What's Wrong with the 3rd Generation (2019–2020) RDX?

RDX owners have made 29 complaints about the 2019–2020 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 28th out of 30 Acura generations in overall reliability, with real engine and interior concerns.

Compare With Other RDX Generations

Common 2019-2020 Acura RDX Problems

Some of the worst issues 3rd generation RDX owners have to deal with.

  1. Denso Fuel Pump Failure

    The impellers inside of Denso branded fuel pumps may have been excessively exposed to a drying agent during manufacturing. This leads to them cracking, absorbing fuel, and deforming so badly that they stop sending fuel to the engine. Honda …

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  2. Infotainment Freezes

    An Acura RDX infotainment lawsuit alleges the systems suffer from problems with the radios, backup cameras and the Acura and navigation systems. The 2019-2020 RDX SUVs are allegedly a danger to drive because of the distractions caused by th…

    Continue reading article "Infotainment Freezes" An RDX touch screen interace, currently showing Apple CarPlay

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

3rd Generation (2019–2020) RDX Key Numbers

  1. 2 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 29 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 28th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 30 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 3rd Generation RDX Owners

  • Cummings, et al., v. Honda Motor Company Limited, et al.

    1. Case Filed

      A fuel pump recall allegedly didn't include all the affected New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with DENSO low-pressure fuel pumps and fuel pump assemblies, including pumps that begin with part number 17045-T.

    Problem
    Denso Fuel Pump Failure
    Class Vehicles
    • 2018-2019 NSX
    • 2019 RDX
    • 2019 RLX
    • 2019 RLX Sport Hybrid
    Class Members
    New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania residents
    Location
    New Jersey

  • Abel, et al., v. American Honda Motor Company, Inc., et al.

    1. Case Filed

      According to this Acura class action lawsuit, the 2016-2020 MDX and 2019-2020 RDX SUVs allegedly experience miscommunications between the computers and the software that controls the engines, throttles and transmissions.

    Class Vehicles
    • 2016-2020 MDX
    • 2019-2020 RDX
    Location
    California

Recent 3rd Generation (2019–2020) RDX News

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  2. A lawsuit says Acura is ignoring a significant and immediate safety threat with the 3rd generation MDX and RDX transmissions.

    The 9-speed ZF transmission has numerous acceleration defects and can even throw itself into neutral if the throttle malfunctions while interpreting messages from various input modules.

    The lawsuit points to TSB #PU-15-34 where Acura says a driver may not be able to select any other gears until the vehicle is restarted due to an open circuit in the actuator supply. Acura said a simple software update would fix the problem.

    But according to the plaintiffs it didn't work.

    keep reading article "MDX and RDX Owners Sue Acura Because Their Transmissions Keep Shifting into Neutral"

  3. A lawsuit filed in California says newer MDX and RDX SUVs have issues with rapid deceleration, stalled engines, hesitation while accelerating, and transmissions that shift themselves into neutral randomly.

    The alleged problems are caused by miscommunications among the computers and software which control the engines, throttles and transmissions.

    Sounds like a joy to drive.

    keep reading article "MDX and RDX SUVs Suffer From a Number of Acceleration Issues, According to Lawsuit"