2011 Acura RDX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,749miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Acura RDX, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,749 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Low growl, or vibration/shudder starting around 40-50 MPH and continues if you go faster or accelerate quickly. Already changed 2 axles and had mounts check and multiple allignments. All open source and forum research point very heavily to torque converter and powerpoint control module.”
NHTSA complaint #10946857, filed 2017-01, 96,498 miles“The contact contact owns a 2011 Acura RDX. The contact stated that the gear shifter lever failed to shift out of gears and the key failed to release from the ignition switch. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the shifter cable failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed of the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11306973, filed 2020-02, 79,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 | 13 | 11% |
| 2020 | 22 | 6% |
| 2019 | 37 | 8% |
| 2018 | 13 | 17% |
| 2017 | 24 | 30% |
| 2016 | 9 | 22% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Acura RDX
10 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Acura RDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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