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2021 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 203kW 2.0L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7581 km | Steering wheel creak when turning left |
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2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
208 kilowatts 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46774 km | Passenger strut required replacement. Was rattling over rough streets |
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2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
208 kilowatts 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| clicking noise from steering column |
| 4839 km | had hollow thumping noise in rear over uneven surfaces. took them a few days to discover it was a bad rear strut, which needed to be ordered and ended up being in short supply hence the long time in the shop. glad they gave me a loaner! |
| 20968 km | Replaced bushings in front sway bar |
| 28000 km | Replace both rear shock absorbers |
| 109677 km US $800 | Heard rattle coming from rear that got worse over time. Most noticeable when going over bumps. Found defective rear right shock. Replaced both shocks. |
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2015 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
204 kilowatts 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6452 km | both rear shock absorbers. |
| 82258 km | Rear shocks make noise going over bumps and rough roads. Dealer acknowledged shocks and/or spacers are bad and repair costs estimated from $200.00 to $1200.00. Car out of warranty by 1000 miles so dealer refused to warranty repair. |
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2015 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
204 kilowatts 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 53226 km | Rear shocks replaced under warranty due to loud banging over small bumps. |
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2014 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
204 kilowatts 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19855 km | Replaced 1 rear shock |
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2014 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
204 kilowatts 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22581 km | Car developed a "thumping" noise when driven over uneven pavement. Sway bar was replaced at no charge. |
| 183871 km US $1000 | Broken sway bar passenger rear. Replaced both sways and struts. |
| 16000 km | rear shocks replaced |
| 50000 km | Replaced left rear strut to cure a clunking noise heard when going over bumps |
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2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
204 kilowatts 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 132258 km | Rocker arm [actually control arm?] |
| 32845 km | Cable reel was bad, clicking noise in steering column |
| 15177 km | Rear dampener leaking |
| 72581 km | There was a metal clunking sound from the left rear; Acura replaced the shock absorber under warranty. |
| 3413 km | Left front strut was replaced because of faulty bearings. Was replaced under warranty. |
| 33558 km | 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. |
| 59652 km | struts on both front wheels were "faulty", replaced under warranty |
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2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
204 kilowatts 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64516 km | Broken front left strut |
| 58065 km | 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. |
| 58852 km | Rear shocks installed. It was the left rear shock, problem fixed. |
| 75806 km | 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 |
| 112903 km | rear shocks failed; replaced |
| 37097 km US $75 | Alignment |
| 90000 km C $300 | Noisy rear shocks |
| 98387 km | 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. |
| 182258 km US $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. |
| 30645 km | Replaced right front wheel bearing. |
| 6000 km | 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. |
| 8052 km | Rear shocks clunk over expansion joints in road. |
| 20968 km | 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. |
| 31432 km | 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. |
| 38000 km | Thunk reported from left rear wheel. Shock replaced under warranty |
| 65000 km | Strut noise. Dealer is putting in a new Strut Damper. Item was back ordered, took about a week and a half to source. |
| 66700 km | Drivers Strut replaced with complete new assembly. Noise is gone now. |
| 41935 km | clunking sound when I hit a bump. Dealer shook suspension joints said they were good and smiled. Clunk is still there. |
| 43548 km | 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. |
| 54000 km | Clunky rear shock. |
| 65400 km | Replaced rear struts for the 4th time. One was leaking badly, other was starting to. Also regular oil change. |
| 102000 km C $1400 | Replaced clunking rear shocks again. I am now on my 5th set. |
| 108000 km C $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. |
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2011 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 179kW 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 156452 km US $323 | Power steering pump, hydraulics leaking |
| 161052 km US $2700 | Leaking high pressure power steering hose leaking |
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2010 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 179kW 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 182000 km C $95 | Replace rear shock. Bottom mount rubber freed from metal housing and became loose. Shock was still good unfortunately. |
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2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 179kW 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 175806 km | Minor clunk coming form the front suspension over small bunks |
| 29032 km | Leak in steering column |
| 106752 km | Right-front wheel bearing failed. Repaired under warranty. |
| 40297 km | Broken strutStrut broken |
| 161290 km US $215 | Links were out, extended warranty covered |
| 155626 km | Power steering pump noisy. Replaced. |
| 163703 km US $100 | New struts were installed previously. Clunking noise that sounded like blown strut continued. Strut mounts were old/damaged. |
| 378952 km US $950 | Front axle is bent; control arm bushings are bad. Both replaced. The car was in a head-on collision in 2015. It is possible the frame was not completely corrected at this time. And over 55,000 miles, it caused the axle to bend, then causing the bushings to go bad. No other collision or incident has occurred that should cause an axle to bend since the 2015 accident. |
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2007 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 179kW 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 198148 km US $720 | Leaking left rear shock. Replaced both rear shocks |
| 106452 km US $1000 | Power steering line was leaking, needed to be replaced. |
| 106452 km US $300 | Replaced power steering lineReplaced power steering line |
| 174194 km US $280 | Front right wheel bearing |
| 50000 km | A right rear shock was found to be leaking. The unit was replaced at no cost to me. |
| 190323 km US $800 | Was making loud noise so bearings were replaced |
| 82258 km | Leaking strut had to be replaced |
| 319000 km C $450 | Ball joints needed to be replaced |
| 198000 km C $800 | rear shock and front lower ball joint |
| 101500 km C $900 | Bushings replaced. |
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