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2018 Acura RDX: raw data

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vehicle2018 / acura / rdx
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-30)
complaints77 on file (2018-01-18 → 2026-08-18)
recalls1
investigations0
fars1 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Torque converter failure and harsh shiftingPOWER TRAIN11 complaints2022-07 → 2026-06rdx-2018-torque-converter-harsh-shift
  • 11689762 The torque converter is defective in my 2018 Acura RDX. I have received flashing warning lights on my dashboard in Red " Check Transmission." This warning light is due to Acura's defective torque converter
  • 11715553 The vehicle has developed a serious transmission defect involving harsh shifting, delayed engagement, and repeated slipping into neutral while driving
  • 11746062 The transmission went into limp mode one day after coming to a stop. When I safely got home, I turned the car off. Upon restarting, the issue was gone, but this has now happened several times
Sunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER5 complaints2018-10 → 2026-06rdx-2018-sunroof-shattering
  • 11580914 On [XXX] while traveling around 70 mph on [XXX] approximately 30 miles south of Florence, SC, I heard vehicle glass explode. The loud pop nearly caused my wife, driving at the time, to veer violently to the left lane
  • 11141033 DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON I-17 IN PHOENIX, APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH WITH LIMITED TRAFFIC. THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. ACURA REFUSED TO REPAIR THE FAULTY SUNROOF AND I WAS REFERRED TO INSURANCE
  • 11741418 Was driving down the hwy with the sunroof open tucked inside the headliner when a loud sound startled me and when I shut the sunroof glass rained down All over me
Headlight housing moisture accumulationEXTERIOR LIGHTING2 complaints2020-01 → 2022-01rdx-2018-headlight-condensation
  • 11449278 The headlight assemblies are poorly designed and accumulate moisture. The water condenses on the inside of the headlight housing reducing lighting output. In sub zero temperatures the condensation freezes, further reducing light output
  • 11299945 THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ENTERED THE HEADLAMPS OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO A STRESS FRACTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXAMINATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT NO IMPACT HAD OCCURRED TO CAUSE THE FRACTURE
Fuel pump recall parts unavailability (23V858000)FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE25 complaints2024-01 → 2025-06rdx-2018-fuel-pump-recall-parts-delay
  • 11629638 I have received the recall notice from American Honda Motor company regarding the recall number 23V-858 for my Acura RDX 2018 fuel pump recall. My car had symptoms described by the recall: could not start the engine as well as losing drive power
  • 11659351 The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started sputtering and almost stalled. The contact stated that there was a yellow exclamation mark on the instrument cluster
  • 11637038 Received a recall notice in December 2023 about the fuel Acura Fuel Pump Motor Recall. Since then I have received several notices from Acura but the parts are not available when I contact the dealership to schedule service
Engine hesitation and stall during accelerationFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10 complaints2018-08 → 2024-12rdx-2018-engine-hesitation-stall
  • 11622882 It is progressively getting worse where my fuel injection is not working and when trying to accelerate and merge into traffic it bogs down and i almost get hit by the car behind me
  • 11612982 There is acceleration hesitation every time when I'm driving. The car seems to "catch" as it's accelerating and is very "jerky". The issue has gotten worse over time
  • 11597850 On Thursday 27/7/2024 5:00PM-6:00PM, Acura RDX abruptly started to slow down. When I press the accelerator, the car will not accelerate. Finally, my car came to an complete stop
Unintended acceleration and lurching from a stopVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5 complaints2018-07 → 2026-02rdx-2018-unintended-acceleration
  • 11708677 I have been experiencing unintended acceleration when I press on my brakes. Fortunately, there hasn't been any accidents yet but it's a very dangerous situation
  • 11541845 My car lurches when I put it into gear, drive or reverse. When a red light turns green and I put my foot on the accelerator the car will lurch forward
  • 11506678 When I am stopped the vehicle routinely lurches as I touch the gas. I’ve complained to the dealer about it and they can’t reproduce the problem. It does lurch for my husband also

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
772018-01-182026-08-1850FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:17; FUEL SYSTEM:17; GASOLINE:17; POWER TRAIN:12; ENGINE:11

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
23V85800018/12/2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20241legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Acura RDX vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/acura/rdx
@misc{wrenchpro_2018_acura_rdx_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 Acura RDX},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/acura/rdx}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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