2013 Acura RDX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,030miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Acura RDX, 1% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,030 miles. 1 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 contact owns a 2013 Acura RDX. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the eps warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the eps unit and the power steering gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,559.”
NHTSA complaint #10650650, filed 2014-10, 23,559 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10156626Mar 28, 2019Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
- 10211599Feb 16, 2016There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking.
- 10054476Oct 30, 2013Acura: an investigation into cause of noise, ticking, clicking, rattling, or tapping, in steering column when turning steering wheel. Model 2013-2014 rdx.
- 10054638Sep 23, 2013Acura: an investigation into steering column noise (clicking, tapping, ticking or rattling), when turning either left or right, on some vehicles. Model 2013-2014 rdx.
- 10048999Jan 8, 2013Acura: engineering request for investigation. The steering wheel controls are not working (audio, cruise control and paddle shifters) and with dtc 11-1 thru 11-b, the srs light…
Steering: 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 2013 Acura RDX
89 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine
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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