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…
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.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Acura RDX
- Engine 23 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints