Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Acura RDX has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
5
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-sh...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE VIOLENTLY IS THROWN BACK WHEN STEPPING ON ACCELERATOR AT SPEEDS BELOW 40 MILES PER HOUR CAUS... |
| Aug 13, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | AROUND 58,000 MILES TRANSMISSION STARTED HESITATING, JERKING. HAPPENS WHILE STARTING FROM A DEAD STO... |
| Nov 27, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SECURING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK ... |
| Apr 3, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WHEN VEHICLE IS BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR GOING AT A CONSISTENT SPEED THERE IS A VIBRATION. VIBRATIO... |
| Mar 7, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSIO... |