2013 Acura RDX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Acura RDX, 4% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 850 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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 new 2013 RDX caught on fire at my garage in the day after hurricane sandy. Acura and auto insurance company(progressive) insists that the car caught on fire by flooding. However, car battery and engine are fine. Only front seat, dashboard, and navigation system were burned and the fire damaged my garage too. Furthermore it does not make sense that flooding caused fire at all. I showed my RDX to Acura technicians, but silent. Isn't it a defect of new model?”
NHTSA complaint #10485859, filed 2012-11, 500 miles“The brand new car was on fire by itself on october 30, 2012. It was after the hurricane sandy. My family woke up because of smelling gas from downstairs which was the attached garage to the kitchen. When my husband opened the kitchen door to the garage, he couldn't see anything but smokes. We called 911 and found out there was fire inside of the car. The fire started internally and spread out to the garage. There was sign of water that got into the garage. However, when fire fighter opened the garage door, there was no water in the garage. The front of the car was fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485884, filed 2012-11, 500 miles“Keyless ignition button allows drivers to turn the engine off and left the vehicle while the shift is not in parking. In my case, the vehicle rolls and almost had an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10509706, filed 2013-04, 1,200 miles“Ofttimes when parking the car does not fully shut off because the accessory mode fails to shut off. I have to restart the car and put it in gear go forward or backward attempting to shut off everything several times before the car fully shuts off. I have had to purchase a new battery because the car failed to shut off when parked by an attendant. Sometimes it will take me at least six (6) attempts before the car finally shuts off. Thanks!”
NHTSA complaint #11474867, filed 2022-07“On 3/26/2026 a symbol of an engine appeared on my dash. Then several minutes later the car began running very rough and numerous warnings signs came on including Check Engine, Check AWD System, Check Power Steering System, Check Uphill Assist system and others. I took the car to my mechanic this morning and after checking various systems he determined the Cylinder Deactivation system was not performing properly. He replaced the spark plug for cylinder 3 and confirmed the ignition coil is functioning properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11727590, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 10098871Apr 4, 2017"service bulletin - after the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience atf deterioration after updating the a/t or…
- 10085025Aug 3, 2016Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter…
- 10193233Feb 26, 2016BACKGROUND When the client uses the HFL, the person they are speaking with may experience poor sound quality, static, or the speakers voice cutting out. CORRECTIVE ACTION…
- 10075670Feb 26, 2016Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10099958Dec 9, 2015Service bulletin - when the client uses the hfl, the person they are speaking with may experience poor sound quality, static, or the speakers voice cutting out.
- 10100227Nov 5, 2015Service bulletin - when the client uses the hfl, the person they are speaking with may experience poor sound quality, static, or the speakers voice cutting out. Cross-check the…
- 10108482May 6, 2015Service bulletin - the electric differential pressure solenoid (edps) has excessive oil pressure, causing the awd indicator to come on and dtc c-1858-73 (differential fluid…
- 10129298Jun 5, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of fuel cap warning light on with or without DTC P455(EVAP System Large Leak…
- 10141159Jan 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs & 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction)…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 17% |
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 7 | 29% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 10 | 9% |
| 2020 | 27 | 8% |
| 2019 | 39 | 9% |
| 2018 | 8 | 10% |
| 2017 | 18 | 23% |
| 2016 | 8 | 20% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 19% |
| 2010 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 3 | 9% |
| 2007 | 6 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2013 Acura RDX
89 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Acura RDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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