2022 Acura RDX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2022 Acura RDX has 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is visibility problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: the sun roof just shatter in pieces when i was driving due to the sun or heat we live in chicago.

8 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

VISIBILITY

12 complaints

30%

• The sun roof just Shatter in pieces when I was driving due to the sun or heat we live in Chicago
• I was driving down the freeway, heard a large boom & my sunroof shattered. There was no impact. Nothing thrown. It did this on its own.
• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? My rear windshield shattered on its own. My car was parked at work, which is a secure compound that is monitored 24/7 by security guards and cameras. I filed an incident report with security and they r

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The sun roof just Shatter in pieces when I was driving due to the sun or heat we live in Chicago”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

9 complaints

23%

• The sun roof just Shatter in pieces when I was driving due to the sun or heat we live in Chicago
• water Leakage in the trunk, water gets filled up in the trunk side box. Driver side seat is making noises when moved forward or backwards and also there is an mis paint on the body near the brake light
• Back windshield spontaneously shattered while parked overnight

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The sun roof just Shatter in pieces when I was driving due to the sun or heat we live in Chicago”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

5 complaints

13%

• water Leakage in the trunk, water gets filled up in the trunk side box. Driver side seat is making noises when moved forward or backwards and also there is an mis paint on the body near the brake light
• water Leakage in the trunk, water gets filled up in the trunk side box. Driver side seat is making noises when moved forward or backwards and also there is an mis paint on the body near the brake light
• 5 different occasions where the car enabled the emergency braking system for collision when there were no possibility of collision. This has occurred twice on the freeway, where all of a sudden, the vehicle slams down on the break, coming to a screeching halt. No vehicle or other object in front, si

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“water Leakage in the trunk, water gets filled up in the trunk side box. Driver side seat is making noises when moved forward or backwards and also there is an mis paint on the body near the brake light”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

4 complaints

10%

• I own the Acura RDX 2022 and from the very first week the front left brakes were making a rough contact noise when braking. I took to two different dealership and they said the grooves should wear and it may take sometime. I am at 3000 miles and still the same noise. Other brakes function properly.
• The contact owns a 2022 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on the highway, there was an abnormal screeching sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked and inspected the vehicle and became aware that the rear passen
• My 2022 Acura RDX has premature wear at 22,000 miles for its front rotors and back rotors. The vehicle creates unusual vibration and noise when braking and I cannot drive it due to this noise .When I contacted the Acura/ technician they told me that new model of Acura RDX has this problem especi

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I own the Acura RDX 2022 and from the very first week the front left brakes were making a rough contact noise when braking. I took to two different dealership and they said the grooves should wear and it may take sometime. I am at 3000 miles and still the same noise. Other brakes function properly. ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

• 2022 Acura RDX VIN: [XXX] 1. component failure: passenger side air bag did not employ in side collision (t-boned). 2. risk: passenger was not protected during impact by air bag. 3. brought to dealer for inspection and pictures to be sent to Honda HQ. 4. insurance adjuster upon inspection was sur
• The contact owns a 2022 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, a deer unexpectedly crashed into the middle of the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that after the impact, the front driver's side knee bolster air bag gradually deployed and exploded, causing a 5-i
• The contact owns a 2022 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, a deer unexpectedly crashed into the middle of the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that after the impact, the front driver's side knee bolster air bag gradually deployed and exploded, causing a 5-i

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“2022 Acura RDX VIN: [XXX] 1. component failure: passenger side air bag did not employ in side collision (t-boned). 2. risk: passenger was not protected during impact by air bag. 3. brought to dealer for inspection and pictures to be sent to Honda HQ. 4. insurance adjuster upon inspection was sur”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 40 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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VISIBILITY: The sun roof just Shatter in pieces when I was driving due to the sun or heat we live in Chicago
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The sun roof just Shatter in pieces when I was driving due to the sun or heat we live in Chicago
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: water Leakage in the trunk, water gets filled up in the trunk side box. Driver side seat is making noises when moved forward or backwards and also there is an mis paint on the body near the brake light
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: I own the Acura RDX 2022 and from the very first week the front left brakes were making a rough contact noise when braking. I took to two different dealership and they said the grooves should wear and it may take sometime. I am at 3000 miles and still the same noise. Other brakes function properly.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)