2020 Acura RDX engine problems
57 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2020 Acura RDX, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 6,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 26 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 6,000 miles, and 90% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
My SUV has been in service over 15 times stemming from electrical issues with the dash harness, multi times for loss of power while driving, loss of infotainment systems, and piping noise coming from the speakers. The loss of power and 'limp mode' has happens 3 times. Once at highway speed after an out of state trip, and twice on my way to work during humid conditions. The electric issues have happened multi times during all driving conditions.
After a stop at the va welcome center, I attempted to merge into traffic on I-81 north. The vehicle suddenly lost power and the check engine light came on. I was able to move to the shoulder and avoid being rear ended. The vehicle was towed to duncan acura. They determined multiple cases of similar models had the same complaint. This is a known issue that has the potential for loss of life and should be remedited immediately. One online source said acura has known of this problem since 2016.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Acura RDX
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 101 complaints
- Fuel system 37 complaints
- Electrical system 27 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints