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2016 Acura RDX Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Acura RDX has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Acura RDX

Electrical
7
Powertrain
6
Other
6
Brakes
4
Steering
3
Structure
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 8, 2024POWER TRAINA judder from the torque converter is felt when driving between 20 and 60 mph
Jul 20, 2023POWER TRAINWhile driving in the left of I20 East's two lanes on a descending hill with 5 cars ahead and an unkn...
Apr 30, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle constantly surges during acceleration, seems as if the transmission is bad however, it also ...
Apr 19, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWHILE ACCELERATING THE CAR STARTED STUTTERING AND LOST POWER. IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. AT T...
Nov 27, 2017POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTL...
Aug 1, 2016POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFrom the time purchased there has been a hesitation/sputtering during acceleration. I took the car i...

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