2013 Acura RDX Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Acura RDX, 4% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,650 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.
“I am a very careful driver who drives mostly local driving. Without any warning I suddenly started hearing a knocking sound coming from by back drivers side. Then noticing a rough drive and hard knocking sound when driving even over small bumps in the road. I had to replace the back shocks! Which was quit expensive!! My car only has 55 thousands miles. I find that to be very unusual on a 5 years old car with on 55 thousand miles. Is this normal”
NHTSA complaint #11151583, filed 2018-11, 55,255 miles“I am having issues with when you accelerate, the trans jerks & flutters, which is quite dangerous when trying to merge into traffic. I would like this checked into & something done about it, as I love my car, but that is a danger not only me & my family but others as well. There is also a loud clanging noise in the rear, like shocks. I do not live or go down bumpy dirt roads or messed up roads with pot holes. But for my car to be this new, it should not have bad shocks already. As this is concern of mine & by reading others as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11180265, filed 2019-02, 75,000 miles“Update to original complaint, Acura dealer said they could not find anything wrong with my car in october 2014, had me test drive a 2015 Acura RDX to compare the ride to mine. Taking car back again this week january 7th 2015. Car ride is unacceptable to me !!! I feel it is riding even worse than it was in october when they said they couldn't find anything wrong. I feel every small bump in the road and when I have to go over a slightly bigger bump or pull up in a driveway I hear a hollow clunking sound. Overall rough ride. Very disappointed.”
NHTSA complaint #10670102, filed 2015-01, 17,300 miles“Very rough ride making clunking noise took car to Acura dealer july 23, 2014 they said they replaced both rear shocks that there was a faulty part that was recalled. Took the car back approximately 2 months later because was having the same issue ( rough ride feel every bump in the road, they said one of the rear shocks was leaking fluid . They replaced both back shocks again . Took the car back a few days later cause it didn't seem fixed , they told me thy checked it out and couldn't find anything wrong . …”
NHTSA complaint #10648781, filed 2014-10, 17,300 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Acura RDX. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle after driving over a small pothole. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear dampers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,451.”
NHTSA complaint #10701648, filed 2015-03, 16,451 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10087422Oct 20, 2016Service bulletin - there is a pop or clunk from the rear suspension when driving on a rough road in cold weather with temperatures below 50°f. The rear damper upper mount bushing…
- 10211599Feb 16, 2016There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking.
- 10129553Feb 18, 2014Service bulletin - In cold ambient conditions (below-freezing temps) a vibration is felt in the front seats and floor at highway speeds during light throttle operation
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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