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Acura Rdx 2008 Safety Reports and Reviews



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Acura Rdx 2008 Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint

Acura Rdx 2008 Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint Review #10205588

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 21, 2007.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT . the head restraints on the front seats tilt forward way too much. this causes the people sitting in the front seat, especially the driver, to have to hold their head down while driving. this stresses the muscle in the neck causing fatigue to the neck. this could result in some drivers having accidents and causing injury. i am talking about the 2008 honda cr-v. this needs to be checked as it could harm some drivers. *tr.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JHLRE48378C. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in PENSACOLA, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 21, 2007. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Acura Rdx 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Rdx 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TREADWELL HONDA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 2514768682 . DEALER'S CITY: MOBILE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 36606 .

Acura Rdx 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

Acura Rdx 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Review #10261527

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2009.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . a/c condenser on the acura rdx 2008 still under warranty did not work when the weather was warming up. went to the dealer and he said all the freon escaped from a small hole on the condenser due to some debris hitting it. dealer wants to charge me $900 do fix it!! the condenser has a design flaw. it is not protected with a grill and it will keep happening again. i'm not the only one. a lot of honda and acura vehicles owners are reporting condenser damage due to road debris!!! *tr .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18268A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in BEAR, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Acura Rdx 2008 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Acura Rdx 2008 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10339463

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2009.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . vehicle fails to shift and hits rev limiter stopping all forward momentum. merging into traffic, this almost caused an accident. this vehicle is marketed as an automatic, but when the car is put in "s", you have to use the shifters to shift, however if you are in even a slight turn, you cannot access the shifters as they turn with the steering wheel. there are no warnings of this huge safety issue. acura has been contacted an refuses to look at my vehicle. this affects all rdx years! *tr.Mileage was 1 miles. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 29 mph.

Acura Rdx 2008 Tires

Acura Rdx 2008 Tires Review #10395692

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2011.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with TIRES . yokohama avid trz s316 31631 tires p255/55r-18 97t bsw with 13,000 miles on 2008 acura rdx. tires purchased 10-30-2010 on 4-12-2011, while driving on freeway at 60mph, experienced sudden loss of tire pressure on right rear tire. pulled off of freeway and removed tire. could not find any cause for loss of tire pressure. took wheel to air supply and re-pressurized tire to 35 psi. made close examination to find cause of pressure loss and discovered no puncture, no object in tire, no leaks. a bubble/blister was observed on inside tire next to rim . carried fully pressurized tire to dealer (discount tire, arlington, tx) pointed out blister to tech, he blamed road hazard, says probably hit a pothole. while the tire was being replaced, i questioned the counterman as to why the sudden loss of pressure and he informed me that the tire had a large puncture. i asked to see it and sure enough, a 1/8 to 1/4 inch puncture was in the middle of the tire! another tech actually volunteered that he had heard air hissing from the tire when he took it out of my trunk! why would a tire dealer discount the inside wall blister/bubble as a possible cause of tire failure and then puncture the tire on purpose to claim as the cause of tire failure? *tr.Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18288A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Acura Rdx 2008 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Acura Rdx 2008 Service Brakes

Acura Rdx 2008 Service Brakes Review #10469609

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2009.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . the front brakes on my 2008 acura rdx make a loud grinding noise when applied on a slight downgrade or when stopping slightly harder than normal. i experienced w/ original brakes, repeated visits to dealer heard & found nothing. at time of brake replacement, brakes were fine, noise started again about 15k miles into the new brakes. took to dealer on sat they again find nothing report pads/rotors normal. the dealership now states that acura is aware and has no fix for the problem. the brakes feel like they are grabbing onto the rotor. feel mushy, rubbing and slow to stop. the sound is similar to metal to metal grinding. had a loaner and brakes were 1000% more stable. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18568A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in FISHKILL, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Acura Rdx 2008 Steering

Acura Rdx 2008 Steering Review #10485205

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 29, 2012.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with STEERING . the entire steering rack needed to be replaced due to premature worn seals. this of course is not under warranty anymore. apparently, the same seals are used in the 2004-2008 tl that have a tsb for this (tsb 08-016). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18268A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in KINGSTON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Acura Rdx 2008 Tires

Acura Rdx 2008 Tires Review #10498045

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 12, 2013.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with TIRES . on february 12, 2013 i was driving my 2008 acura rdx on a side road when my tire pressure indicator light came on. i felt a slight bumping from my wheels. when i looked up in my rear view mirror saw a section of my tire lying in the road behind me. fortunately i was at a low speed. when i picked up and checked the section of tire that had detached i realized that the tire had split in a circumference along the side walls on both sides and that the segment that had detached had the tread section intact along with a few inches of the sidewalls. the remaining portion of the tire remained on the rim. the tire was a michelin mxm4 pilot 235/55vri and had only been on my car for 26,000 miles. i am very concerned that this is a significant safety issue. the dot# for this tire is b93jphfx4110. none of these tires have performed to near the 50,000 miles that they are rated at. on january 4, 2011 at 26,644 miles i had to replace the 2 rear tires as they had worn to the tread wear indicators. on january 6, 2012 at 38,979 i had to replace the front tires as they had worn to the tread wear indicators. the tire that fractured along the side wall is now the 5th. tire that i have needed to purchase in this series for this car. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52967 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18578A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Acura Rdx 2008 Wheels

Acura Rdx 2008 Wheels Review #10498045

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 12, 2013.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with WHEELS . on february 12, 2013 i was driving my 2008 acura rdx on a side road when my tire pressure indicator light came on. i felt a slight bumping from my wheels. when i looked up in my rear view mirror saw a section of my tire lying in the road behind me. fortunately i was at a low speed. when i picked up and checked the section of tire that had detached i realized that the tire had split in a circumference along the side walls on both sides and that the segment that had detached had the tread section intact along with a few inches of the sidewalls. the remaining portion of the tire remained on the rim. the tire was a michelin mxm4 pilot 235/55vri and had only been on my car for 26,000 miles. i am very concerned that this is a significant safety issue. the dot# for this tire is b93jphfx4110. none of these tires have performed to near the 50,000 miles that they are rated at. on january 4, 2011 at 26,644 miles i had to replace the 2 rear tires as they had worn to the tread wear indicators. on january 6, 2012 at 38,979 i had to replace the front tires as they had worn to the tread wear indicators. the tire that fractured along the side wall is now the 5th. tire that i have needed to purchase in this series for this car. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52967 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18578A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Acura Rdx 2008 Air Bags

Acura Rdx 2008 Air Bags Review #10532033

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 21, 2013.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rdx. the contact entered the vehicle, closed the door and every air bag on the driver's side of the vehicle deployed erroneously. the contact stated that the vehicle was not involved in a crash. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 51,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18248A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Acura Rdx 2008 Electrical System

Acura Rdx 2008 Electrical System Review #10534563

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 06, 2013.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rdx turbo. the contact stated that the speedometer and odometer were providing inaccurate readings. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the technician refused to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 56,000. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18548A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Acura Rdx 2008 Structure

Acura Rdx 2008 Structure Review #10543138

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2013.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with STRUCTURE . tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rdx. the contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, the driver's side seat belt failed to retract properly after being unbuckled. in addition, the speedometer failed to properly display an accurate speed rate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. updated 10/29/13*lj the consumer stated the dealer and manufacturer were unwilling to test the vehicle. some advised only acura could test/repair the vehicle. the consumer also was advised the tools needed where too expensive for the vehicle to be tested for the odometer failure. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18548A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Acura Rdx 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Acura Rdx 2008 Electrical System

Acura Rdx 2008 Electrical System Review #10543138

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2013.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rdx. the contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, the driver's side seat belt failed to retract properly after being unbuckled. in addition, the speedometer failed to properly display an accurate speed rate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. updated 10/29/13*lj the consumer stated the dealer and manufacturer were unwilling to test the vehicle. some advised only acura could test/repair the vehicle. the consumer also was advised the tools needed where too expensive for the vehicle to be tested for the odometer failure. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18548A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Acura Rdx 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Acura Rdx 2008 Seat Belts

Acura Rdx 2008 Seat Belts Review #10543138

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2013.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with SEAT BELTS . tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rdx. the contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, the driver's side seat belt failed to retract properly after being unbuckled. in addition, the speedometer failed to properly display an accurate speed rate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. updated 10/29/13*lj the consumer stated the dealer and manufacturer were unwilling to test the vehicle. some advised only acura could test/repair the vehicle. the consumer also was advised the tools needed where too expensive for the vehicle to be tested for the odometer failure. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18548A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Acura Rdx 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Acura Rdx 2008 Suspension

Acura Rdx 2008 Suspension Review #10567495

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2014.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with SUSPENSION . while attempting to park in a parking spot, the car experienced sudden acceleration despite application of brakes. the car jumped over parking stops and collided with car parked in opposite parking slot. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18558A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Acura Rdx 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

Acura Rdx 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10567495

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2014.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . while attempting to park in a parking spot, the car experienced sudden acceleration despite application of brakes. the car jumped over parking stops and collided with car parked in opposite parking slot. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18558A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Acura Rdx 2008 Structure Body

Acura Rdx 2008 Structure Body Review #10567495

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2014.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . while attempting to park in a parking spot, the car experienced sudden acceleration despite application of brakes. the car jumped over parking stops and collided with car parked in opposite parking slot. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18558A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Acura Rdx 2008 Air Bags

Acura Rdx 2008 Air Bags Review #10582959

ACURA RDX 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 15, 2014.ACURA RDX 2008, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rdx. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the air bag harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 91,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 91000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5J8TB18278A. Acura Rdx 2008 problem was reported in RICHMOND, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.


Acura Rdx 2008 Systems


Air Bags 2 Review(s)

Electrical System 2 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System 1 Review(s)

Power Train Automatic Transmission 1 Review(s)

Seat Belts 1 Review(s)

Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes 1 Review(s)

Steering 1 Review(s)

Structure 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 1 Review(s)

Suspension 1 Review(s)

Tires 2 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)

Wheels 1 Review(s)



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