2016 Acura RDX problems and owner complaints

ACURA RDX HAS REMOVED THE MINI SPARE AND PROVIDED A SMALL AIR COMPRESSOR. THIS IS FINE IF YOU ARE LOW ON AIR. BUT IF YOU HAVE A BLOW OUT, SHRED THE TIRE, OR BREAK A RIM YOU ARE STRANDED INDEFINITELY. I BELIEVE THAT THIS CAUSES UNNECESSARY RISK TO DRIVERS AND A MINI SPARE SHOULD BE PROVIDED AS A MINIMUM. ALSO THE SPARE STORAGE SHOULD ACCOMMODATE THE FULL SIZE TIRE AND RIM FOR THOSE OF US THAT BELIEVE A MINI SPARE ALONE IS A DANGER TO TO THE DRIVER SAFETY BECAUSE DEGRADED BRAKING AND HANDLING DURING USE.

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10783066 at NHTSA ↗

I HAD 5000 MILES ON CAR AND MY BRAKES STARTED MAKING NOISE LIKE THE PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I WAS COMING TO A LIGHT AND PUTTING MY BRAKES ON AND ALSO DRIVING ON HIGHWAY I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND HEARD THE NOISE. TOOK MY CAR TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THIS CAN HAPPEN IF YOU ARE ON THE HILLS IN PORTLAND. I EXPLAIN THAT I DO NOT LIVE IN THE HILLS. THEY RESURFACE ROTORS BUT I AM CONCERN THERE IS SOMETHING ELSE IS GOING ON.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10911012 at NHTSA ↗

POWER DRIVER'S SEAT RANDOMLY AND WITHOUT WARNING MOVES FORWARD PUSHING ME INTO THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE UNTIL I CAN STOP AND REACH THE SEAT MEMORY BUTTONS TO RESET THE SEAT OR PUSH THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS. IT HAS OCCURRED INFREQUENTLY WHEN I ENTER THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE. ED MARTIN ACURA HAS FAILED TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AS I REQUESTED. THE DEALER IS NOT RESPONDING TO MY ASSISTANCE REQUEST TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10808195 at NHTSA ↗

JUNE 18, 2016, I HAD A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR A ROAD TRIP SPECIAL. I WAS GOING ON A ROAD TRIP A FEW DAYS LATER. I ADVISED [XXX] MY STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING A LITTLE WHEN BREAKING FROM HIGHER SPEEDS. WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK, [XXX] STATED THEY REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER, I BEGAN HEARING A NOISE SOUNDED LIKE A LITTLE GRIND. KEPT DRIVING DIDN'T HEAR IT AGAIN. AS I WENT ABOUT MY DAY, TIME AND TIME AGAIN I WOULD HEAR THIS SMALL GRIND. SOME DAYS WOULD GO BY AND I WOULD HEAR NOTHING, THEN SUDDENLY AS I AM DRIVING I …

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10925437 at NHTSA ↗

Vehicle constantly surges during acceleration, seems as if the transmission is bad however, it also feels as if the fuel filter is clogged. This sputter occurs at various speed. Vehicle has less than 64,000 miles. Is there a fix to this issue?

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11428505 at NHTSA ↗

After getting my tires rotated, the Check emission sensor, check transmission light, and check blind spot system all came on at once and my transmission began jerking.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11438737 at NHTSA ↗

THE 2016 ACURA RDX NEWLY PURCHASED ON 4/25/2016 FROM FRESNO ACURA HAD A SPONTANEOUS FIRE AND SUBSEQUENT IMMEDIATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE DURING A TRIP FROM FRESNO (CALIFORNIA) TO MONTEREY (CALIFORNIA). THE VEHICLE HAD AN ESTIMATED 250 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME OF THE ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NONOPERATIONAL AND WAS TOWED TO LOS GATOS ACURA AND WITH UNCLEAR CAUSE AS TO THE ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE FAILURE AND INITIAL INSPECTION SUGGESTED A "RESIDUE" AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND A SUBSEQUENT FACTORY SERVICE RE…

Owner-reported narrative. 250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10874431 at NHTSA ↗

HANDS FREE LINK CAUSES BATTERY TO DRAIN AND THIS ISSUE IS WITH LOTS OF HONDA AND ACURA DIFFERENT MODELS AND HONDA KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND STILL CHOOSE TO IGNORE IT.CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED IN CALIFORNIA ABOUT THIS ISSUE.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11209152 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY, STALLED, AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CURRY ACURA, 685 CENTRAL PARK AVE, SCARSDALE, NY 10583) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPOOL VALVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,592. **TR CONSUMER STATED THIRD ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE CAR. UPDATED 11/19/18*JB…

Owner-reported narrative. 29,592 miles reported. Look up ODI 11110588 at NHTSA ↗

The transmission is Jerky and has a rough up and down shift. Vehicle has stalled and shut off without warning. My wife says the vehicle acts as though its about to die when ac compressor/blower kicks on.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11533499 at NHTSA ↗

GAS MILES IS TERRIBLE SOMETIMES I GET 0-7 AVERAGE GAS MILES WHEN I WAS DRIVING SLOW AND FAST ON FREEWAY AFTER RESETING MILES PER GALLON. I USE PREMIUM GAS AND I LET ACURA AWARE OF PROBLEMS. I FILLED MY GAS TANK UP AGAIN AND IT CONTINUES TO GET POOR GAS MILES.

Owner-reported narrative. 5,018 miles reported. Look up ODI 10911015 at NHTSA ↗

MY CAR HAD 9100 ON RDX I NEEDED TO HAVE MY PADS AND ROTOR REPLACED ON FROM BRAKES. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AT 5000 MILES. WHEN I PICK UP CAR I HEARD NOICE WHEN PUMPING BREAKS WHEN I WAS PICKING UP VEHICLE AND MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAVE TALK TO ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE WHICH WERE NOT HELPFUL. I SPOKE TO JIM BROWN GM AT RON TONKIN. HE STATED HE WOULD TALK TO HIS MANAGER OF REPAIRS AND ACURA REP ABOUT CAR. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE RADIO AND BOARD REPLACED. LANE KEEP ASSIST WARNING LIGHT COME ON 2 TIMES AND RESET MY SOFTWAR…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10968227 at NHTSA ↗