2010 Acura Rdx problems
The Acura RDX is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Acura, a luxury vehicle division of Honda, as the second crossover SUV offering from the brand after the mid-size MDX. Since it was introduced, it shared its platform with the Honda Civic and CR-V.
First generation (TB1/2; 2007)
Originally previewed as the Acura RD-X concept car, the production RDX had its debut at the 2006 New York Auto Show and went on sale on August 11, 2006. A facelifted 2010 model went on sale in August 2009, which featured the addition Acura's "power plenum" grille and a front-wheel drive option.
Engine
The first-generation RDX is powered by a 2.3-litre straight-4 turbocharged gasoline engine, rated at 240 bhp (179 kW; 243 PS) at 6,000 rpm with a torque peak of 260 ft⋅lbf (350 N⋅m) at 4,500 rpm. At the time, this was uncommon among Honda vehicles.
The K23A1 engine has all-aluminum construction, an i-VTEC head, and dual balance shafts. It was also one of the only four-cylinder powered luxury SUVs of its generation. Honda's variable flow turbocharger reduces turbo lag by using a valve to narrow the exhaust passage at low rpm, increasing the velocity of the exhaust flow and keeping the turbine spinning rapidly. At higher rpm, the valve opens to allow more exhaust flow for increased boost. The engine also features a top-mounted intercooler which receives air from the grille, channeled by ducting under the hood.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated fuel mileage is 19 mpg‑US (12 L/100 km; 23 mpg‑imp) city and 23 mpg‑US (10 L/100 km; 28 mpg‑imp) highway miles per gallon. An updated EPA mileage estimate in February 2007 rated the RDX at 17 mpg‑US (14 L/100 km; 20 mpg‑imp) city and 22 mpg‑US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg‑imp) highway.
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Common 2010 Acura Rdx problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2010 Acura RDX, several common problems have been reported:
- Valve Cover Gasket Leak: Complaints have been made about oil leaks around the rear main seal area and the front side of the engine, often attributed to a faulty valve cover gasket. This issue can result in oil seepage, leading to potential engine damage if not addressed promptly.
- Electrical Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the front door courtesy lights not working, even after bulb replacement. Electrical malfunctions can be frustrating and may require troubleshooting to identify the root cause of the problem.
- Fuel Door Release Cable: Another common problem is the fuel door release cable breaking, which can prevent owners from easily accessing the fuel door. This issue can be inconvenient and may require repair or replacement of the cable to restore proper functionality.
- Tachometer Malfunction: Complaints have been raised about the tachometer not working at all. This can impact the driver's ability to monitor engine speed accurately, potentially leading to driving issues if not addressed promptly.
- Window Regulator Failure: Owners have reported issues with the rear windows not functioning correctly using the master switch, with some only working from the specific door switch. This problem can be a nuisance and may require repairs to ensure all windows operate as intended.
These common problems with the 2010 Acura RDX highlight various issues that owners have faced, ranging from transmission concerns to electrical and oil leak issues. Addressing these problems promptly through proper maintenance and repairs can help ensure the longevity and performance of the vehicle.
What is the most common problem with Acura RDX?
Drivers praise the Acura RDX over its relatively cheap repair and maintenance costs, as it seldom develops engine issues. However, the Acura RDX is not perfect, and many drivers have complained about squealing brakes, dangerous air bags, and poor acceleration.
Are Acura RDX expensive to maintain?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Acura RDX is $497, compared to an average of $859 for luxury compact SUVs and $652 for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
How many miles does a 2010 Acura RDX last?
An Acura RDX will last around 250,000-300,000 miles with the right effort. Although some items will wear down your vehicle naturally, there are also some areas that you have control over, such as the conditions in which you drive and the general upkeep of your RDX.
How much does it cost to replace the turbo on a 2010 Acura RDX?
The average cost for an Acura RDX Turbocharger Assembly Replacement is between $2,774 and $3,699. Labor costs are estimated between $462 and $583 while parts are priced between $2,312 and $3,115.
2010 Acura Rdx car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Acura Rdx problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
- Seat belts problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Acura Rdx vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2010 Acura Rdx complaints
The NHTSA has received 22 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Acura Rdx.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-09
- VIN: 5J8TB1H51AA
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE ALSO JERKED VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND SHUDDERED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO CAM AUTOMOTIVE (309 HARRISBURG AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603, (717) 435-9799), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-04
- VIN: 5J8TB2H57AA
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS
- Summary: I PURCHASED A 2010 ACURA RDX FROM CAR ZONE, LOCATED AT 18690 VAN BUREN BLVD I RIVERSIDE, CA. BEFORE THE PURCHASE, I ADDRESSED THE TIRE PRESSURE AIR LIGHT AND THE UNSTEADINESS OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE IN WHICH THE DEALER DID NOT FIX. I TOOK THE CAR TO METRO ACURA IN MONTCLAIR, CA FOR THE RECALL ON AUGUST 5TH. I DROVE 3 BLOCKS AND THE AIR BAG SAFETY LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT BACK TO METRO ACURA ON AUGUST 9TH AND THEY STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. I FILED A CASE WITH ACURA , #09780205 ON AUGUST 12TH. AT THIS POINT, NO ONE WANTS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AIR BAG MAINTENANCE. THIS SHOULD NOT BECOME MY PROBLEM BECAUSE THE AIR BAG RECALL SHOULD'VE BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE DEALER BEFORE THE PURCHASE. ACURA CORPORATE AND METRO ARE POINTING THE FINGER AT EACH OTHER. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ANYONE WHOM RIDES IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. AT THIS POINT, I JUST WANT IT FIX BEFORE IT BECOMES A LIABILITY. PLEASE ADVISE, WHO SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESOLUTION? THANKS
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-05
- VIN: 5J8TB2H2XAA
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CALLED MCGRATH ACURA OF MORTON GROVE (9105 WAUKEGAN RD, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053, (847) 470-2300) AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-02
- VIN: 5J8TB1H57AA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOARDWALK ACURA (6806 TILTON RD, EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234, PHONE NUMBER: (609) 428-4496), BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5J8TB1H2XAA
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND EMITTED A LOUD GRINDING/HUMMING NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK IN ORDER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AS IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE TOW YARD AND THEN TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-20
- VIN: 5J8TB1H24AA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO A REPUTABLE GARAGE WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE PIECE THAT CONTROLS THE PRESSURE TO THE TURBO MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE CAR TO USE TOO MUCH BOOST. THIS PARTICULAR PIECE COULD NOT BE REPLACED AND AS SUCH, THE ENTIRE TURBO ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CAR ONLY HAS 80K MILES AND HAS BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-01
- VIN: 5J8TB1H29AA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 2010 ACURA RDX. CONSUMER WRITES REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SAFETY RECALL REGARDING AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT. *LD UPDATED 04/21/2017*JS
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-17
- VIN: 5J8TB1H59AA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL HELLO, NOW MY ACURA IN MOSCOW (RUSSIA). HOW I CAN TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. OFFICIAL DEALER OF HONDA IN MOSCOW HAS NO RIGHTS. THE MISSION OF AKURA ([email protected]) IS NOT RESPONDING.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-03
- VIN: 5J8TB2H50AA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-13
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL. MY DAUGHTER'S CAR IS REGISTER IN OH ( WITH HER MOM) BUT SHE SPENT 4 YEARS AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA ( HOT CLIMATE ) AND THE NEXT 3 AT UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA IN CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. SO OHIO IS PROBABLY NOT CONSIDERED HOT AND HUMID, AND A LOWER PRIORITY FOR AIR BAG PARTS, BUT MY DAUGHTER'S CAR HAS BEEN IN A HOT HUMID SOUTHERN CLIMATE. I GUESS THIS IS A. LOOPHOLE IN THE PRIORITY SELECTION PROCESS. WHAT CAN I DO
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-03
- VIN: 5J8TB1H26AA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-12
- VIN: 5J8TB1H51AA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-12
- VIN: 5J8TB1H24AA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/08/16*LJ UPDATED 11/17/16.*JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-09
- VIN: 5J8TB1H20AA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-01
- VIN: 5J8TB1H5XAA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-28
- VIN: 5J8TB2H2XAA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-15
- VIN: 5J8TB1H54AA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH 2016, THE DEALER INFORMED ME THE PART WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF THE SUMMER 2016.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-05
- VIN: 5J8TB2H23AA
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY TO THE IGNITION JAMMED AND WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5J8TB2H23AA
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WAS SITTING AT A TOP LIGHT AND CAR HIT ME FROM BEHIND. MY SEAT BELT DIDN'T STOP ME AND HIT MY HEAD AND ARM ON THE STEERING WHEEL. IT DID STOP THE PASSENGER. FILED A COMPLAINT WITH ACURA AND THEY SAID THE SEAT BELT WORKED AS DESIGNED. I AM 5'10 SO I DO NOT SIT CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. IF THE SEAT BELT WOULD HAVE STOPPED ME, I WOULD HAVE NOT SLAMMED MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND GOTTEN A HEAD INJURY. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-08
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5J8TB18247A
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 2007 ACURA RDX CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND TOTALLY DESTROYED THE VEHICLE. NEITHER THE DRIVER, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FINE. *TR
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-28
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: I JUST WALKED AWAY FROM BUYING A 2010 OR 11 ACURA RDX, AND MAY DO THE SAME W/ OTHER NEW CARS. IN THIS NEW MODEL, MY NECK WAS PUSHED FORWARD SO FAR, THAT I GOT A TERRIBLE HEADACHE AND NECK PAIN W/IN A 20 MIN TEST OF THIS CAR. IF THEY ARE ALL LIKE THIS, I'LL KEEP MY OLD CAR. THERE REALLY SHOULD BE ADJUSTMENTS DEPENDING ON SIZE AND HEIGHT. TOO BAD, I REALLY LIKE THE AUTO. SOME THINGS ARE JUST GOING OVER THE TOP. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-08
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WE PURCHASES A 2010 ACURA RDX. MY WIFE NOTED THE FUEL INDICATOR STATED SHE HAD 20 MILES LEFT BEFORE EMPTY. BEFORE SHE COULD EXIT FOR GAS (WITHIN 5 MILES THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS). SHE WAS ON A FREEWAY IN A VERY DANGEROUS AREA AT RUSH HOUR. THE POLICE BROUGHT IN BACK UP AND SET FLARES, THEN ORDERED THE CAR TO BE TOWED DUE TO THE DANGER TO MY WIFE AND THE OFFICERS RESPONDING. WE ALERTED OUR SALESMAN AT ACURA. HE STATED THIS WAS THE 4TH COMPLAINT HE PERSONALLY RECEIVED ABOUT RUNNING OUT OF GAS DUE TO A FAULTY CALIBRATION ON THE FUEL INDICATOR. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN INJURIES IF NOT DEATHS. IN MY OPINION, A WARNING LETTER SHOULD BE ISSUED BY ACURA. *TR
2010 Acura Rdx recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2010 Acura Rdx.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
- Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Negative 2010 Acura Rdx car reviews
Positive 2010 Acura Rdx car reviews
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I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying your car! It sounds like you did your research and made a great choice. The black color is a classic and it's no surprise that people are admiring it. It's great to hear that the folks at Acura were helpful during the leasing process. It's always a good idea to consider pre-buying extra miles if you think you'll be driving more than the allotted amount. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!
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I picked up my RDX today and I must say, the fit and finish are excellent. The seats are the most comfortable I have ever sat in, except perhaps for Volvo. I priced up a Volvo XC60 and found that if you option it out with things that are standard on the base RDX like leather, Bluetooth, heated seats, XM radio, bi-xenon lights, and sunroof, you would be looking at a 38k car. However, I paid only 31k for my RDX and I feel it was the bargain of the century! Especially after considering a RAV4 V6, which the dealer wanted 28k for, and it does not even compare to the Acura.
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This vehicle handles better than any car I've ever owned. Quality is first rate. Although it does have a hard ride, my friends think it was over $50k. It's my wife's car, but I take it for a ride whenever I can.
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I love how it handles and it's a blast to drive. It's also a pleasure to drive on long road trips. The GPS, XM and Bluetooth work well, especially for handsfree phone calls. It has plenty of power and the AWD makes corners fun. However, the ride is a bit firm and rough, and there's quite a bit of engine noise, especially at low speeds. The tone of the engine sound reminds me of a low-end econo car, which is a bit disappointing for a vehicle in the high $30's. The leather used on the seats seems to be of lower quality, along with the carpet. But, the seats themselves are extremely comfortable. Overall, I think it's a very good little SUV that will probably be very reliable for many years, despite a couple of drawbacks.
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This is actually my second Acura, with the MDX being the first. I have to say, out of all the small SUVs on the market, this one is definitely the best. I've looked at BMW, VW, Audi, and others, but this one takes the cake. It has plenty of space, unless you're looking for a troop transport, of course.
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Abel Gorczany 2024-11-21
I was hoping that the turbo would make the driving experience more enjoyable. However, despite the importance of performance in a car like this, it falls short. The car requires premium gas and is expensive to maintain, which is disappointing for a luxury SUV. Additionally, the navigation system is one of the worst on the market and lacks a touch screen, making it difficult to use. The turbo kick is similar to a downshift gear, but it's just too slow. In comparison, even the RAV4 V6 performs better than this SUV. Overall, this SUV is overpriced and underperforms. The 2010 to 2012 models are the same, while the 2013 and later models changed to V6 but no longer have SH-AWD. It's difficult to see the appeal of this SUV.
Jerad Bechtelar 2024-04-15
The car is unreliable and poorly manufactured. The 'leather interior' is not genuine leather and the instrumentation does not provide details on issues such as battery charging until it is too late. The ride is uncomfortable and the car consumes a lot of fuel. Overall, the craftsmanship of the car is subpar. Based on my experience, I would not consider purchasing an Acura again, unless it is directly imported from Japan.