2012 Acura RDX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Acura RDX, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,100 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.
“My vehicle has only 50k miles. While driving on the highway I noticed a sound when moving the steering wheel. When I exited the road the wheel was more difficult to turn and the sound increased. My vehicle was towed to a garage and I was told that I needed a costly replacement of th rack-n-pinion.”
NHTSA complaint #10818539, filed 2016-01, 50,100 miles“Within the first 2 years an independent mechanic noticed my rack and pinion was leaking. The Acura dealer replaced the rack and pinion under warranty 28,782.00 mmi may 16, 2014. I was experiencing vibration especially at speeds of 60-65. It kept getting worse I thought it was the road, tires out of balance, wheels out of balance? I got new tires, balanced. It continued. I read about complaints with the axle and similar symptoms in other Acura sedan models, not the RDX. I took it to the dealer and the axle did need to replaced at 46,306.00 miles 11/30/15. It was on back order for over a month. …”
NHTSA complaint #10836547, filed 2016-02Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 77% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 10% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Acura RDX
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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