2008 Acura RDX
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2008 Acura RDX. Newest first.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' incorrect certification labels were applied to these vehicles.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Some certification labels may not contain the required tire and rim size information.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the incorrect label and adhere the correct label. the recall IS expected to begin on or about august 20, 2007. owners may contact acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Owner complaints
33 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
Acura rdx Acura says that the filter in the transmission is none serviceable but now my car is in a shop to replace the converter and they said the filter should be replaced which is why the torque converter went bad in the first place but they say it’s not to be serviced and now the shop would…
Acura rdx Acura says that the filter in the transmission is none serviceable but now my car is in a shop to replace the converter and they said the filter should be replaced which is why the torque converter went bad in the first place but they say it’s not to be serviced and now the shop would have to split the transmission to replace this filter which I can’t do being it would cost more then I paid for the car I think it’s definitely a safety issue if it locks the transmission up on the road I think something should be done about this filter issue which the shop said they put it inside the transmission for a reason so you’d have to spend money thanks
- Air bags
The srs warning light has been on for over a year. We had the 2 recalls 2016 & 2019 driver's side airbag repaired at acura of dayton in october 2019, and they reset the warning light. It came back on within a few days. The code IS 31-21 increased resistance L/S airbag inflator. I've also been told the airbag won't deploy if there IS an accident. Please recall these, as I see other complaints.
- Engine
The turbo on my 2008 acura RDX has an obvious manufacturers defect in that the waste gate actuator has a connection point that with operating time becomes oblong and does not allow the waste gate to open and close totally effecting performance and eventually cracks and breaks making the car go into…
The turbo on my 2008 acura RDX has an obvious manufacturers defect in that the waste gate actuator has a connection point that with operating time becomes oblong and does not allow the waste gate to open and close totally effecting performance and eventually cracks and breaks making the car go into an emissions fault mode. we have taken it to one acura dealership and two engine turbo shops to diagnose this problem and it was a well known problem to all three. dealership in colorado springs, colorado estimated the repair at six thousand dollars. The actuator arm attachment point IS obviously made of a soft metal to cause it to wear out into an oblong shape from a round bolt hole under normal usage. All mechanics consulted were aware of the situation and one even showed us a youtube video showing us the problem up close and all the other people who have experienced this and how it was rectified. whoever made the actuator for acura sold them a defective part for it to be so common.
- Air bags · Wheels
Takata recall: I have two conflicting reports from nhtsa. One states a recall date of 2/03/2016 (16v061000) on the airbags and the second report states there has not been any recalls. which IS correct?? Also: equipment label recall #07v358000 recall date 8/13/2007
- Air bags
Takata recall my 2008 acura RDX was a part of the takata air bag inflator recall and was apparently repaired on january 20TH of 2017. However, the srs light came on in my 2008 acura RDX on 7/27/2018 when my vehicle was stationary as I started the vehicle. I took my vehicle to the acura dealership…
Takata recall my 2008 acura RDX was a part of the takata air bag inflator recall and was apparently repaired on january 20TH of 2017. However, the srs light came on in my 2008 acura RDX on 7/27/2018 when my vehicle was stationary as I started the vehicle. I took my vehicle to the acura dealership in wexford, pa on 8/4/18, and they informed me that my passenger side airbag inflator was open causing the srs system to default (code #32-21). Meaning that my airbag safety system will not function properly, due to the faulty airbag inflator. This IS a major safety concern, and I would like this to be resolved by a follow up recall for the passenger side air bag inflators for all cars affected by the takata airbag inflator recall. To my understanding, when my drivers side airbag inflator was replaced/repaired back in 2017, they replaced the passenger side airbag inflator as well. So I would just like to make sure that I can get this faulty system replaced through a recall of both airbag inflators for the 2008 acura RDX (both meaning: driver's and passenger's side air bag inflators). please see attached invoice. thank you for your time.
- Air bags
Takata recall was supposedly completed,by dealer awhile ago. Now getting a 'check airbag system' message and 'side airbag off. Understand there are a fair number of complaints re this and wondering if should be covered because safety issue. Someone on a blog said their honda element similar issue was covered because safety issue. As it IS about $1000 repair hoping you can tell me it should be covered.
- Air bags
My airbags light IS coming on and off,took it to the dealer states it might be a sensor,it did cut off, next week back on,took it to dealer today ,tells me my airbag harness IS bad,how my airbags have never been deployed, had the car for 5years,it had to have been a recall and I was notified or they sold me it faulty,this IS sussman acura in jenkintown,pa
- Air bags
Takata recall - still haven't been contacted to replace/recall the vehicle.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) however, the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms remedy not yet available.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact received a recall repair associated with nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated after the repair was performed. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 41,877.
- Air bags
Takata recall. acura was supposed to replace my airbag "in the summer of 2016". the summer IS over, but the parts are still unavailable. I want this shrapnel bomb in my steering wheel replaced now.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v0610000 (air bags) was received in march of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v0610000 (air bags) was received in march of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
"Takata recall" I have contacted corporate acura customer relations at 1-800-382-2238 option 4 and acura annapolis maryland dealer 443-482-3200 and have been given the run around and put in multiple voice mails with no call backs and I have explained multiple times that I have an acura RDX 2008…
"Takata recall" I have contacted corporate acura customer relations at 1-800-382-2238 option 4 and acura annapolis maryland dealer 443-482-3200 and have been given the run around and put in multiple voice mails with no call backs and I have explained multiple times that I have an acura RDX 2008 with a recalled airbag and noone has helped me as of 6/9/2016. back in may of 2016, I called once I recovered from pneumonia and the corporate customer relations gave me a case number: 03496388 and instructed me to call the annapolis acura dealer and ask to speak to the service manager which I did same day and I left two voice mails none of which were returned. two days later, I called the service department at the annapolis dealer and the service technician said that only people in enterprise rental cars with the recall were being honored presently for the recall. I gave my case number and the technician found me in their system and supposedly was going to order the recall parts based on my case number. on 6/9/2016 I called the service department at annapolis dealer and the service technician said, oh well I really don't know what happened to your parts situation. I called back and asked to speak to the service manager again and they wanted to put me in his voice mail and I yelled back that I've already left him messages to call me which he has not done yet so why would I want to leave yet another message?! I asked to speak to the overall dealership manager and was informed oh he's not in. I called the corporate acura customer relations gave them my case number and they transfered me to a department that informed me that they don't handle the recalls and that they would have to transfer me to the right department. I yelled again, what IS going on?! I am being given the run around with a dangerous recall still unresolved. these people are going to kill me.
- Air bags
2008 acura RDX. consumer writes in regards to loaner vehicle issues while dealership repairs driver front airbag inflator recall notice. *smd
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vin was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Tamara recall
- Electrical system
While driving at about 35 mph, an electrical warning light came on. I was braking for a red light. After stopping at the light I took my foot off the gas. The car hestitated about 3 seconds before it was able to move forward, warning came on to shut down unecessary power. . I was barely able to…
While driving at about 35 mph, an electrical warning light came on. I was braking for a red light. After stopping at the light I took my foot off the gas. The car hestitated about 3 seconds before it was able to move forward, warning came on to shut down unecessary power. . I was barely able to pull car off the road. It would not move more than two feet after I got it off the road. An hour later the car would be able to drive to the tow truck, but the electrical system then shut down totally. Restarted the car again to move to tow truck. It IS in shop for service now. The car had just been checked for A1 service and acura and passed inspection as well.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the air bag harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
- Structure › Body · Suspension · Vehicle speed control
While attempting to park in a parking spot, the car experienced sudden acceleration despite application of brakes. The car jumped over parking stops and collided with car parked in opposite parking slot. *tr
- Electrical system · Seat belts · Structure
TL* the contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, the driver's side seat belt failed to retract properly after being unbuckled. In addition, the speedometer failed to properly display an accurate speed rate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 acura RDX. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, the driver's side seat belt failed to retract properly after being unbuckled. In addition, the speedometer failed to properly display an accurate speed rate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. updated 10/29/13*lj the consumer stated the dealer and manufacturer were unwilling to test the vehicle. Some advised only acura could test/repair the vehicle. The consumer also was advised the tools needed where too expensive for the vehicle to be tested for the odometer failure. *Js
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2008 acura RDX turbo. The contact stated that the speedometer and odometer were providing inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the technician refused to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10237044Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time
- 10213560Dealer message - American Honda is investigating a potential quality concern with RDX Accessory Cross Bar kit. Due to this investigation, American Honda is requesting all dealers to return any uninstalled inventory to American Honda for investigation and validation by the supplier.
- 10211608Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- 10211079Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
- 10208848Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
- 10207004ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a result, the navigation date and time will be incorrect.
- 10169499Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
- 10141150Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit the criteria listed below.
- 10139586Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
- 10139576Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally.
- 10129814Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit a certain criteria.
- 10129519Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit a certain criteria.
- 10129495Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit a certain criteria.
- 10129468Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part)from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit the criteria listed below.
- 10129431Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit the criteria listed below.
- 10116789Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.
- 10116788Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).
- 10116782Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.
- 10116768Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.
- 10116767Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).
- 10116763Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
- 10116762Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
- 10116761Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
- 10115221Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
- 10106701Dealer message - dealer q&a regarding 2005-2016 multi model driver's airbag inflator recall.
- 10106700"Dealer message - on friday, we informed you that acura IS putting in place a number of provisions and programs to support you and our clients affected by the 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator stop sale/safety recall announced january 29, 2016 (service bulletin 16-010). Although were still building the systems to administer these programs, we wanted to share with you the program details as soon as they were finalized to put you in a better position to assist clients."
- 10106699"Dealer message - weve been working to address the questions and concerns weve received from the national dealer advisory board and members of advisory committees, as well as from many of you through our field representatives related to the driver airbag inflator stop sale and safety recall we announced this week. Thank you for your feedback; it has helped us better understand what american honda can do to assist you and our customers during this recall."
- 10106698"Dealer message - on friday, january 29TH, american honda no��fied nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles. This recall IS due to the takata driver's side airbag inflators that may experience over-pressurization resulting in a rupture. At this time, were working to identify the root cause, but we do know that exposure to high temperatures and high humidity IS a contributing factor."
- 10106695Dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
- 10100462Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10099510"Stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator dealer q&a updated 02.19.16"
- 10099509Dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010).
- 10099508Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
- 10099507Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
- 10099472Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith IS in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators. Please let us know if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a dvd or thumb drive.
- 10099422Dealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith IS in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators.
- 10088462Dealer message - press release IS available for the safety recall affected 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
- 10088461Dealer message - although vehicles affected by the recent airbag safety recall are not clear at this time, potentially affected vins have been loaded into the system for stop sale purposes.
- 10088457Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the drivers (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, possibly causing injury or fatality to vehicle occupants.
- 10088369"Dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles. Due to this, the following models are subject to a recall and stop sale order in all regions of the united states and us territories: 2013-16 acura ILX 2007-16 acura RDX 2005-12 acura RL 2009-14 acura TL 2010-13 acura zdx as of today, february 15, 2016, affected vins have been determined and vehicle eligibility can be confirmed through vin status inquiry."
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