Acura RDX

"Significant noise from rear suspension, dealer wasn't able to correct the issue after six visits. Finally they lubricated one bushing, noise continues"

"Left rear shock went bad - warranty replacement to fix bad "clunking" noise"

"Left front suspension part went bad causing a loud rattle. Dealer replaced broken part under the extended warranty and the problem was fixed"

"Rear shock failure"

"Upper mounts on rear struts loose"

"Rear shocks failed"

"Very uneven ride over bumps large and small"

"Strut broke, replaced under warranty"

"One rear shock broke and was replaced under the warranty at 10000 miles. The replacement had to be replaced at 90000"

"For a luxury car, this car fails. Going over any road imperfection is something that we feel"

"Shock leaking"

"Left front shock absorber making noise and needed replacement"

"Replaced all 4 shocks"

"At purchase as a used car there was a bumping sound from the rear at low speed. It was fixed under warranty by replacing a rear strut"

"Shock became loose, had to be exchanged. Covered under guarantee"

"One rear strut needed to be replaced. We replaced both of them. Not at the dealer, however. Too expensive."

"Noise in the rear. Strut replace under recall. We asked that the other rear strut be replaced under this recall' dealer DENIED. sURE 'NUFF, 4000 MILES LATER THERE IS A NOISE IN THE REAR. Have not taken it in yet, pretty sure same problem."

"One strut failed"

"Premature wear, resulting in harsh, noisy ride. Acura refuses to acknowledge problem despite CR rating identification."

"The shocks have been replaced by the dealer 3 times since I’ve had the car. This past year I had my local repair guy replace the shocks again. The new shocks are not Honda equipment and seem to be a lot better."

"I replaced these struts 3 times. First time under warrentee, the 2nd and 3rd time out of pocket. Hundreds of dollars each time."

"Does not handle uneven pavement such is small dips. Does ok on smooth road/interstate. I have talk to dealer about it and they don’t see anything wrong. Not sure it shocks or struts but something is causing rough ride when I drove across dips and uneven areas. My husband’s 2006 Toyota is much smoother."

"Noise/banging from the front right suspension turned out to be a defective shock/strut that was replaced under warranty"

"left front and rear struts replaced"

"The rear shock absorbers have been replaced twice in 65000 kms"

"Struts for both rear wheels had to be replaced. Became lose or broken. Warranty covered repair"

"Rattle in the left rear when going over bumps, took to Acura, the shock is being replaced under warranty"

"Rear shocks have had to be replaced three times"

"shock absorbers failed after 20K miles and normal driving"

"Both rear shocks have been replaced twice. Rear shocks made ratteling noise. Car ride is choppy on any uneven pavement and harsh over any rough surface"

"The car lost road holding and there were some noises as one goes through a dip in the road. Acura replaced the two rear shock absorbers"

"The car was in the shop 6 times due to various noises from the rear suspension. Adjustments to the rear seat latch, trunk latch, and finally the rear strut was replaced. Some of the noise returned and recently they re-installed the interior compone"

"Clunking sound from under carriage. Dealer service discovered defective right front strut. Covered by warrenty"

"Made clunking noise"

"Rear left shock had leaks and had to be replaced under warranty. this happened when the car was only 13k miles"

"3 struts needed replacement"

"Apparently a known issue on some 2013 RDX and fixed under warranty with no issues or questions whatsoever"

"had to be replaced"

"right and left front struts had to be replaced in Feb and March of 2015. Bought the car in July of 2012. Under warranty"

"Rear shocks made clunking noises over sharp bumps. Nothing was ever recalled while hundreds of owners have complained"

"Dealer replaced shocks 3 times since purchase. I have asked for warranty extension from Acura and am waiting on response"

"Rear driver strut replaced under warranty"

"Report to dealer that the rear suspension was making a creaking noise and was slightly rough"

"Left rear strut bushing had to be replaced"

"car has periodic bottoming (oversensitive to any small road irregularity) on rear passenger side that seems to appear the most in cold weather, but appears unpredictably otherwise.) Dealer has been unable to fix though bushings, shocks, struts have been replaced and springs inspected."

"The rear shocks have had to be replaced twice since new. The front struts have had to be replaced once since new."

"One back strut replaced under recall. We asked that the other back strut be replace. Dealership said no. It then failed 5000 mi later; we still haven't fixed it; it's just irritating thumpumping"

"rear strut seal failure. replaced once under warranty failed again 15 months later"

"Shocks would clank when going over rough spots"

"Twice under warranty, the rear shocks were replaced"

"Strut was making a popping noise on right front"

"thumping noise in the rear. First time strut needed to be replaced. Brought it in again this year for a similar noise and there was a service bulletin for this problem. So the same strut had to be fixed twice"

"I HAVE HAD THE REAR SHOCKS REPLACED 4 TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR."

"I've owned 3 Acura's since 1996. All have needed shocks and struts much more than any vehicle I've owned. There are sqeaks and hard rides throughout the driving experience"

"worn bushing and replaced"

"1 spring needed replacement"

"The rack and pinion was damaged despite no accidents or physical issues."

"Sway bar bushing/link replaced due to knocking noise"

"Creaking from the front end making a slow turn into driveway"

"Passenger side rear bearing made noise and was getting worst"

"2 locked calipers in last 12 months required replacement and new rotors since the calipers gouged them"

"After only one year the calipers froze and I wasn't able to pass NY State inspection. Cost $300 to repair"

"Rear Caliber locked up the rear brake pad against the rotor causing it too wear out the rear pads on the left side of the car."

"When stopped on an uphill grade the Master cylinder vacuum booster makes a belching sound when the brake peddle is depressed"

"Normal service issues.also had to replace electric start and alternator"

"Had the original brakes replaced. Rotors needed sanding down and one caliper replaced. After that servicing had squeaking for a few weeks which required another trip to Acura. Acura made a few adjustments and fixed it."

"When driving on the freeway, and I would need to apply normal pressure on the brakes, there would be some vibration"

"My brakes started squeaking after about 1 year. Dealer told me it was due to wet weather, cold weather, hot weather. My car began shaking badly when I lightly applied the breaks at 4 years-needed to replace warped rotors, and break pads. On my Toyota Highlander, I replaced the pads after 7 years of use including a teen driver-much better quality on Toyota"

"When the car only had 12,000 miles on it, I was told that the brakes were warped and would have to be replace at a significant cost. It was only after raising a stink and pointing out that brakes should warp with such low mileage did they finally of"

"At checkup Dealership noticed excessive rear brake pads wear for the low milage. They replaced the worn parts under warrenty"

"Rotor wear and vibration at 45000 km"

"Rear brakes were worn bare at approx 40.000KMS and front pads worn at approx 50,000KMS. Both issues under warranty"

"Brake pads needed to be replaced after 18 months...seemed premature"

"Front rotors were replaced under warranty"

"We bought the top of the line "awd techno". The door rubber is letting road noise in. Also the brakes wear out quicker than other vehicles"

"squeaking and grating sound. repair and replacement was made by the dealer at no cost to me."

"Had to replace front rotors because they were warped which caused pulsating when braking"

"Rotors were warped as they were aftermarket. installed Acura rotors and pads."

"Needed replacement due to stuttering when stopping"

"they warped at 29000 had to be turned"

"During checkup Dealership noticed uneven wear on rear rotors. fixed problem under warranty"

"Comes and goes. Dealer can't find any problem"

"Car with 20600 had squeaking brakes. Dealer said that the pad were 'glazed due to lack of driving (Acura of Ocean, NJ). Had to replace pads and had surfaces serviced"

"auto had defective brake pads which were replaced by dealer under warrenty"

"brake pads squealed at times"

"this was actually more of a clunck than a squeak"

"When I would be driving very slowly like in a drive thru, the brakes would squeak"

"Loud wind noise coming in around weather stripping on passenger door. Tried to fix three times at dealer without success"

"vibration felt under the chair in the middle of the car"

"Irritating squeak coming from steering wheel. Fixed, was hard to find"

"Sunroof rattles"

"Rear area near tailgate/rear seat has always rattled and moaned. No fix from dealership, and gave up"

"replaced rear shocks and the problem was corrected"

"Discussed in previous comment. Have not had the rear noise diagnosed yet."

"left side mirrow replaced"

"Piece was broken in rear suspension. Covered under warrenty"

"There is a light, vibrating noise in the passenger side of the cabin. We cant find the cause"

"Irritating squeak in steering wheel, solved by sticking a wad of paper in crack of air bag and wheel. Dealership just had no idea what to do"

"choppy cheap feeling ride especially over anything but perfectly smooth pavement"

"Annoying rattle/vibration in drivers side dashboard at low speed on slightly rough pavement"

"Rear seat squeaks and groans continuously. Issue has been fixed last fall but it recently started doing it again. Not that big an issue but I find it irritating considering it's a luxury brand. Our other Acura has never had a rattle"

"Brakes"

"Noise in back of car"

"minor rattle on very cold days"

"The car is not much quieter than my old Honda CR-V. Road noise from tires and wind noise through windows/doors even when closed"

"not a major issue but wind noise is occasionally irritating during highway driving"

"Not the quietest car I’ve ever had. People sitting in back seat have trouble hearing people in front seat. Wind seems to come in around back windows. Shocks & suspension are not good in this car. Car is small for 2 people. It is a one person car."

"Thought I discussed this earlier. Back seat is noisy, people sitting in back have trouble hearing people in front seat."

"Road/wind noise is loud, worst on freeway. Have to increase volume on radio"

"occurs around 60-65 mph"

"WIND NOISE PASANGER SIDE FRONT DOOR. AT FIRST DEALER WOULD NOT ACKNOLEGE THEN TRIED MANUFACUTRES SUGGESTION BUT WE STILL HAVE NOISE"

"Wind noise in the passenger side b pillar. It took months and several trips, but the problem was completely resolved."