2012 Acura RDX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Acura RDX, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 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.
“1. Noticed vehicle leaking oil at front of engine block. Dealer inspected and after several attempts identified a casting/manufacturing defect in right front top of engine block (notch) that was causing oil leak. 2. Several days later on may 21st for no apparent reason, moonroof imploded.”
NHTSA complaint #10459314, filed 2012-05, 6,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 4 | 17% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 23 | 20% |
| 2020 | 55 | 16% |
| 2019 | 90 | 20% |
| 2018 | 11 | 14% |
| 2017 | 11 | 14% |
| 2016 | 7 | 17% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2012 Acura RDX
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Acura RDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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