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2021 Acura RDX brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 16 complaints for the 2021 Acura RDX, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 10% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 crashes.

What owners wrote

While sitting in a long row of stopped vehicles at a traffic light for an extended amount of time due to an accident I had the Automatic Brake Hold feature activated { I did not have to have my foot on the brake while sitting still) as well as the Auto Idle Stop OFF button meaning {the engine shuts down when you come to a stop.} Apparently, the Brake Hold feature timed out with no warning whatsoever and because the vehicle moved forward the Auto Start Stop feature activated at the same time and the vehicle lurched…

April 2023 Crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2021 acura rdx. The contact stated that while driving, she heard a clunking and rattling sound coming from the front passenger's side wheel well area. During acceleration and stopping, the contact heard a popping sound coming from the rear wheels. The dealer stated that the rotors were making the sound and needed to be adjusted. The contact received a callback and was informed that the ball joints and rotors needed to be replaced, along with the axle and wheel bearings.

Reported at 200 miles, December 2020

Other problems reported for the 2021 Acura RDX

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Brakes problems across all Acura models