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2012 Acura RDX Body and structure 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 body and structure 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 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023313%
202213%
2021109%
2020267%
2019235%
201834%
201734%
201637%
2015102%
201431%
201321%
201217%
200826%
200724%

Other parts of the 2012 Acura RDX

Air bags
6 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Vehicle 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology