2015 Acura RDX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 416 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Acura RDX, 1% of the 416 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“After driving on the interstate and then slowing down, a check vsa system, check hill start assist system, and check power steering light comes on the dash. Sometimes after a restart the light doesn't come on. Sometimes it takes multiple drives and restarts to clear the light.”
NHTSA complaint #11354937, filed 2020-09, 210 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10810598, filed 2015-12, 6,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Acura RDX. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact inadvertently lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree. The contact did not know how control was lost, but believed it was due to a mechanical failure with the vehicle. The driver's side air bag deployed. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (open road Acura, 1425 route 23, wayne, new jersey 07470) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11088609, filed 2018-04, 50,000 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.
- 10115767Aug 3, 2017Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to…
- 10211599Feb 16, 2016There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking.
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 2015 Acura RDX
344 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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