2018 Model Year

Acura RDX

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
71
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Severe
8

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Brakes
Dec 2026

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE BRAKING ON MORE THAN 1 OCCASSION

Power Train
Sep 2026

I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious transmission defect on my 2018 Acura RDX that materially worsened after an Acura-authorized warrant...

Power Train
Apr 2026

The vehicle has developed a serious transmission defect involving harsh shifting, delayed engagement, and repeated slipping into neutral while driving...

Brakes
Apr 2026

I have been experiencing unintended acceleration when I press on my brakes. Fortunately, there hasn't been any accidents yet but it's a very dangerous...

Electrical System
Dec 2025

My car's original security alarm goes off randomly without any reason. When parked and locked in a parking lot next to a street, the alarm goes off in...

Engine
Sep 2025

The torque converter is defective in my 2018 Acura RDX. I have received flashing warning lights on my dashboard in Red " Check Transmission." This w...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2025

About About a year ago I received notification that The fuel pump impeller was improperly moulded and this could cause the car to shut down. This coul...

Fuel System
Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE
Apr 2025

[XXX] on [XXX], traveling 70mph on busy highway, blind spot monitoring failed, gear display failed, and check transmission message flashed across disp...

Fuel System
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Acura RDX has 71 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Fuel System. 5 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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