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#BS-2019-ACURDX-5128

2019 Acura Rdx

Based on reports from 527 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
527
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
222
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 527 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

brakes squeak

10 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX
2

infotainment not working

9 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
3

lost acceleration limp mode

7 complaints • Severity 9.1/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

100 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

147
0–30K
24
30–60K
10
60–90K
1
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (147 reports) • Median: 10K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility (100 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Other124 (24%)
Visibility100 (19%)
Engine83 (16%)
Fuel System42 (8%)
Drivetrain34 (6%)
Electrical33 (6%)
Brakes22 (4%)
Structure:body21 (4%)

2019 Acura Rdx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2019 Acura Rdx, with 100 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,059 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2019 Acura Rdx, with 83 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Acura Rdx, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Acura Rdx, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

12
18
95
19
64
20
35
21
42
22
50
23
104
24
89
25
36
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Acura Rdx. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

20V314000Jul 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

21V215000May 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

23V158000Apr 2023

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Acura Rdx is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2019 Acura Rdx vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

527

Class avg

351

1.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 527 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2019 Acura Rdx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Acura Rdx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Acura Rdx is related to the visibility, with 100 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Acura Rdx reliable?
The 2019 Acura Rdx has 527 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Acura Rdx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Acura Rdx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Acura Rdx has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura Rdx problems start?
Based on 183 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 10,059 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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