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2013 Acura RDX repairs by problem area
Engine (12%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 120 repairs.
2013 Acura RDX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 82 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Acura RDX
Engine not specified
| Acura RDX in North Carolina, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016 | Oil leak deep inside engine | ||
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura RDX in Colorado, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jan 201639000 mi | mechanic listened for blower motor noise but said it was ok when he listend. Told to come back when noise is present. | ||
| Acura RDX in California, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201531000 miUS $30 | Replaced left front fog light bulb | ||
| Sep 201648000 miUS $350 | Driver sun visor broke. Battery would not hold charge, fog lights bulb burned out. | ||
| Acura RDX in Tennessee, United States Nov 2012 - May 2016 | |||
| Mar 201545000 mi | There was a metal clunking sound from the left rear; Acura replaced the shock absorber under warranty. | ||
| Acura RDX in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201320300 mi | Cable reel was bad, clicking noise in steering column | ||
| Feb 201563000 miUS $250 | Blower motor making squealing noise, new blower motor installed | ||
| Mar 201694000 miUS $200 | Rear brakes, left rear caliper had froze | ||
| Acura RDX in Alabama, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201537000 mi | struts on both front wheels were "faulty", replaced under warranty | ||
| Acura RDX in Georgia, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Aug 20149400 mi | Rear dampener leaking | ||
| Jul 201749000 miUS $40 | AC was a little warm. Recharged with one can and it was perfect. | ||
| Acura RDX in California, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 201541000 mi | change air vent. | ||
| Acura RDX in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201531200 mi | Exterior Black Plastic discoloration | ||
| Acura RDX in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201882000 mi | Rocker arm [actually control arm?] | ||
| Acura RDX in California, United States Jul 2017 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Oct 201744000 miUS $70 | Inspected and cleaned dirt from rear calipers. | ||
| Acura RDX in South Carolina, United States Oct 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Feb 20132100 mi | Left front strut was replaced because of faulty bearings. Was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura RDX in California, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Mar 201852000 miUS $500 | Replaced brake pads | ||
| Acura RDX in New Mexico, United States Nov 2021 - Sep 2024 | |||
| Dec 202169000 miUS $1150 | Just purchased the car and had the timing belt replaced because it was older than 7 years. The timing belts on these cars are not very wide and are prone to premature breakage. I plan to replace it every 70k or 7 years from now on so I do not have to encounter a broken timing belt, which is no fun. Had the water pump and engine seals replaced at he same time. | ||
| Aug 202274000 miUS $100 | Drivers side visor broke. Bought a new one and replaced. | ||
| Acura RDX in Florida, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201315000 mi | TSB on loose under-body fairing; would be corrected under warranty. Dealer did not have parts, said would call me in later. | ||
| Jul 201320800 mi | Developed moaning sound at speeds above 20 mph, around July 10. Today, dealer diagnosed problem as bad rear wheel bearing. Had to order part, will call me in next day or two for replacement work; to be under warranty. Parts arrived, took to dealer and they replaced rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. 2.5 hours. No charge, under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201325000 mi | Wind noise above 50 mph, reported in my June 2013 entry. This trip, dealer completed TSB repair to underbody fairing. | ||
| Oct 201557800 miUS $187 | Engine started running very rough, check engine light came on. Took to nearest dealer who cleaned fuel injectors and other parts, and gas tank. | ||
| Acura RDX in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201858000 miUS $70 | Check emission control system light lit when gas level below one-fourth tank. Light went off shortly after gas fill. OBD reader showed codes P0497 and P145c. Replaced purge valve solenoid and problem fixed. | ||
| Jul 202182000 miUS $120 | AC was blowing warm on driver's side but cold on passenger side. Diagnosis was low on Freon due to bad O-ring at compressor. O-ring was replaced and system recharged to factory spec. Problem solved. | ||
| Acura RDX in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Jun 20137000 mi | Dash against windshield has a dip, is not continuous in appearance | ||
| Dec 201317000 mi | Navigation system kept directing me to areas 500+ miles form current location. Had to reset navigation to local area. Will be taking back again as this held for just two weeks and again lost its location. | ||
| Jun 201423000 mi | Again, navigation system kept taking me to locations 1200 miles away. Enter a local business (national chain) and it leads me to Wisconsin although I am in Florida. | ||
| Sep 201426000 mi | Navigation is set to NE Florida, I entered national restaurant chain it returned "South St. Philadelphia." Entered another national retailer, returned "Chihuahua Mexico." Never gives me the local establishment. Repair unsuccessful. | ||
| Jun 201546000 mi | Paint over the rear hatch began flaking. Dealer repaired for no cost after contacting Acura. | ||
| Dec 201559000 miUS $130 | Battery at the 35 month point failed. Not covered under warranty. | ||
| Jun 2017102000 miUS $135 | Dealer replaced battery in Jan 2016 with a battery manufacture date of 12/15. At the 17 month point the Acura brand battery dies and when tested had a bad cell. Tow the car to the dealer? No. Take the battery to the dealer? No. I spent the money to buy a new battery and am now trying to obtain a prorated refund for the replacement from dealer. Dealer stated I should have brought he battery to them for replacement. The drive is 50 minutes each way, local auto parts store 5 minutes. You make the choice. Time is money. | ||
| Apr 2019140000 miUS $230 | Replaced ventilation fan. | ||
| Acura RDX in Utah, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201865000 miUS $400 | CV axle boot was leaking lubricant onto the wheels. Replaced CV Axle. This is on the side of the car that was involved in a collision prior to us purchasing the car [2.5 years ago]. | ||
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Acura RDX in New Mexico, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 201545000 mi | Moon roof was not closing. Updated part released by Acura, installed. | ||
| Acura RDX in California, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 201540500 mi | Check Engine Emission Control Light. Loose Gas Cap continual problem | ||
| Acura RDX in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jan 201855800 miC $300 | Noisy rear shocks | ||
| Acura RDX in New York, United States Jan 2021 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Feb 202299000 miUS $50 | left headlight out. replaced both bulbs. bulb covers extremely difficult to open. | ||
| Acura RDX in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Oct 2023 | |||
| Sep 2023102300 miC $800 | Coolant leaking,replaced radiator | ||
| Acura RDX in Oregon, United States Dec 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201861000 mi | Rear suspension was clunking loudly. First they replaced all bushings and worn control arms. That didn't do it, so they replaced the shocks. Problem solved. | ||
| Acura RDX in New Jersey, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201536000 mi | Rear stabilizer link was replaced. This did not cure the problem, though. TrueDelta suggested that the real problem was the rear shocks. These were ordered, and are at the dealer now, awaiting our return from vacation. | ||
| Jan 201636300 mi | Rear shocks installed. It was the left rear shock, problem fixed. | ||
| Acura RDX in California, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 201647000 mi | There were a subtle cranking noise like something is loose when going to uneven road from the driver side rear back. Took it to the dealership since it was still under warranty and they changed the shock on the back | ||
| Acura RDX in Minnesota, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jan 201770000 mi | rear shocks failed; replaced | ||
| Feb 201774000 mi | After car sat outside in extreme cold (-15 degrees F.) overnight and was driven on highway the next day, there was significant vibration from the drive train. This appears to be a routine issue with the 2013 RDX. Shop could not replicate the issue. No repair done. | ||
| Acura RDX in Connecticut, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201723000 miUS $75 | Alignment | ||
| May 201832000 miUS $150 | Aging Battery Needed Replacement After 6 years Of Faithful Service | ||
| Acura RDX in New Jersey, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201528000 miUS $250 | vibration from brake rotors started at 16000mi . The dealer resurfaced the discs with the 28000mi service | ||
| Acura RDX in Iowa, United States May 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201859000 miUS $350 | Transmission fluid change. Transfer case, differential oil change. Tires rotated | ||
| Jun 202189000 miUS $250 | replaced rear brake calipers and rotors, oem ones sized | ||
| Acura RDX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Aug 2020 | |||
| May 201740300 mi | trunk latch was noisy, it became loose | ||
| Jul 201849600 miC $300 | differential sensor replaced | ||
| Acura RDX in Colorado, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 2017945 miUS $132 | Replaced original battery. | ||
| Nov 2021144000 miUS $200 | Variable Valve Timing Oil Pressure Switch removed and replaced. (Purge valve solenoid already replaced.) | ||
| Acura RDX in Colorado, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201540000 mi | Broken front left strut | ||
| Acura RDX in Illinois, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 201415000 mi | Battery had a bad cell. Dealer checked electrical system and replaced the battery. | ||
| Sep 201626000 mi | clunking sound when I hit a bump. Dealer shook suspension joints said they were good and smiled. Clunk is still there. | ||
| Dec 201627000 mi | I took the vehicle to McGrath in Morton Grove, il they replaced a swayer bushing which fixed the problem. After Leta in St. Louis failed to fix it. | ||
| Dec 201736000 mi | Loose gas cap light, check engine light on. Replaced gas cap Light stayed on so took it to a independent shop and he turned the lights off. | ||
| Apr 201837000 mi | About 2,000 miles later the engine light came back on. I then took it to a dealer he updated the computor and turned the lights off. After about 100 miles the lights came back on. Vacuum leak created check emissions and check engine light. Returned it to the dealer he did a smoke test found a hole in gas filler pipe return? he replaced the whole pipe assembly | ||
| Acura RDX in Quebec, Canada Jul 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 201311160 mi | Excessive vibration while driving at many different speeds. Dealer balanced tires. It haven't fixed the problem. | ||
| Jan 20153720 mi | Rear suspension started to do some noise at 40 000 km. Got repaired and was good for about 20 000 km, then it started again. | ||
| Acura RDX in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 201420000 mi | rear light bulb went out | ||
| Acura RDX in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 20138060 mi | Missing OEM fog lights. Dealership ordered in a set of fog lights and accessories. Honda / Acura Canada did not know why this particular model didn't have them from the factory, although it had all the tech package options. | ||
| Nov 201529000 mi | Leather seat surface for driver's seat was replaced. The left-most cushion on the seat wasn't supportive any longer. | ||
| Acura RDX in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jun 201326040 mi | Vibration at Highway Speed | ||
| Oct 201337200 mi | Plastic splash panel became loose. Dealer order new clips, apparently a common problem as they knew exactly what to order based on my description of noise and where it was coming from. Minor issue. | ||
| Jan 201440300 mi | Strut noise. Dealer is putting in a new Strut Damper. Item was back ordered, took about a week and a half to source. | ||
| Feb 201441300 mi | Driveshaft replaced with new design. Problem with car since new. New driveshaft has resolved issue. Drivers Strut replaced with complete new assembly. Noise is gone now. | ||
| Acura RDX in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Dec 201313000 mi | Gas cap detached from cable. USB not working. Display only showed bad device. | ||
| Acura RDX in Alberta, Canada Aug 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 20134960 mi | Dashboard rattle behind audio display. Confirmed in road test and fixed. | ||
| Jun 201857040 miC $1100 | Timing chain Timing chain and ancillary | ||
| Sep 202158280 miC $1100 | timing chain | ||
| Acura RDX in Illinois, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 20135000 mi | TSB 12-0034 performed to correct voice tag distortion on playback and Bluetooth randomly disconnecting. Rear shocks clunk over expansion joints in road. | ||
| Aug 201313000 mi | Noisy rear shock previously reported finally replaced under warranty. Drivers side rear wheel bearing failed. This is the same position where a shock was replaced for locking up. I suspect one caused the other. | ||
| Acura RDX in California, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 201635200 mi | Right side mirror getting stuck when tilting down during reverse/backup. | ||
| Acura RDX in Maryland, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2022 | |||
| Jul 201525000 mi | Some pressure plate | ||
| Sep 201528000 mi | And sensor | ||
| Acura RDX in Connecticut, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jan 201526800 mi | The valve cover gasket was leaking oil. Gasket was replaced. On going vibration felt through the steering column and steering wheel and at times vibration felt though the seat. Vibration is more pronounced after the car warms up and is only felt at idle or when stopped. Dealer denies feeling it. | ||
| Apr 201521300 mi | Excess vibration in the car when stopped at a light. When shifted into neutral while the engine is running the vibration is reduced significantly but is still in excess for a normal idle. Acura dealer denies that there is a problem. | ||
| Jul 201523300 mi | Acura dealer did full testing on the car to try to find the cause of the excess vibration at idle. Shop manage did agree that there was an excess vibration and ordered the tests. They could not find the cause of the excess vibration. | ||
| Acura RDX in Georgia, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201419000 mi | Replaced right front wheel bearing. | ||
| Acura RDX in Connecticut, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jan 201325700 mi | Vibration from drive train at aprox. 14-1500rpm as I back off accelerator. Seems like transmission is lagging or bogging down. Dealership replaced differential oil with no effect. They are checking with Acura. Standby. | ||
| Mar 20139000 mi | My complaints about vibration (shutter) from drive train at aprox. 14-1500rpm was again substantiated by the tech doing a road test. Acura Techline was contacted and instructed dealer to perform a 'Neutralization' of all mounts. | ||
| Jun 201424000 mi | Vibration in transmission when coasting predominately between 1300-1500 rpm. This was not the first time I had this vehicle in for the same issue. A software update was performed and the problem has improved but is not completely solved. | ||
| Feb 201530400 mi | Replaced propeller shaft. | ||
| Acura RDX in Indiana, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Feb 201523400 mi | Felt vibration in the car at low speeds. Vehicle subject to a service bulletin--drive shaft was warped. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura RDX in Saskatchewan, Canada Aug 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 201329140 mi | Wind whistling through loose exterior floor panel under right side passenger seat. | ||
| Nov 201333480 mi | Clunky rear shock. Wet seal on front drive shaft. | ||
| Dec 201337200 mi | Oil seal replaced on left front axle. | ||
| Feb 201440600 mi | Replaced rear struts for the 4th time. One was leaking badly, other was starting to. Also regular oil change. | ||
| Dec 201463240 miC $1400 | Replaced clunking rear shocks again. I am now on my 5th set. | ||
| Feb 201566960 miC $1000 | Replaced front end pieces (not struts) tie rod ends etc. Plus wheel alignment. Trying to fix clunking noises. Didn't really fix it though. Have figured since that it is a combination of cold temperatures and packed snow that causes clunk. | ||
| Mar 201568820 miC $35 | Front bumper passenger side unclipped. They just put a screw in there and made a comment on the work order that it might hold or might not. This was the 2nd time I had them try to fix it. | ||
| Mar 201686180 mi | I was told that the shaft from the engine to wheel was slipping. It was making a clicking sound. Part alone was $2,100 Cdn. I traded this 2013 for a 2016 RDX. | ||
| Acura RDX in Illinois, United States May 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 201311000 mi | Significant vibration when driving at any speed, reversing, and parking. Dealer informed this is a known flaw. Acura corporate said they are working on it but it may be months before they fix it. Car rattles like a piece of junk. | ||
| Jun 201423000 mi | Car continues to rattle like it has something in its throat. Acura corporate said they are aware of the problem and are working on a fix. That was 2 years ago. Still no fix. Very annoying to have car constantly vibrate and rattle. | ||
| Acura RDX in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201539000 mi | Moon roof would not close without holding down the wind deflector | ||
| Sep 201540000 mi | moon roof would not close with out holding down the deflector. | ||
| Acura RDX in Alberta, Canada Apr 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Sep 201413640 mi | Fuel filler cap sensor went off (sensor is bad, but Honda/Acura say to ignore it). During high heat (105 deg F) sunroof would not close. | ||
| Aug 201523560 mi | Thunk reported from left rear wheel. Shock replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201627280 mi | Stuttering side mirrors. | ||
| Acura RDX in Mississippi, United States Mar 2013 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Mar 201660000 miUS $35 | Rubber piece (seal) lining right rear passenger door broke and came off, paid for part only. It was put on by dealer. | ||
| Nov 2017103000 miUS $150 | The alarm system that detected air pressure in tires was erroneously alarming. It was repaired | ||
| Jun 2018113000 miUS $175 | Power steering sensor quit working and all system sensors were set off. I called the dealer and they said to bring it in immediately. They replaced the sensor and the car now works normally. | ||
| Acura RDX in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 20124000 mi | rear release handle for 2nd row stopped working | ||
| Jan 20136000 mi | idle felt rough@start&@stop lights. Also felt vibration@25mph, &@45-55. Shop couldn't duplicate but Acura HQ recommended remove driveshaft & repack, & rebalance wheels. Seems to be better in short 3 mi trip home. idle felt rough@start&@stop lights. Also felt vibration@25mph, &@45-55. Shop couldn't duplicate but Acura HQ recommended remove driveshaft & repack, & rebalance wheels. Seems to be better in short 3 mi trip home. | ||
| Aug 201422000 mi | Rear seat drivers side was squeaking on occasion especially over bumps. Replaced seat latch and solved the problem | ||
2013 Acura RDX 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Acura RDX in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 20133000 mi | Front doors not closing properly. Wind noise at driver's side window | ||
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