2016 Acura RDX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 15%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Acura RDX, 15% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 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.
“The automatic brake mitigation system has deployed on 3 separate occasions for no apparent reason. Each time I was driving on a clear road with no obstructions or traffic in front of my vehicle when the system activated and began braking . This has not let to an accident yet but I think it is an obvious safety hazard because it could cause a driver following behind me to rear - end me or it could cause me to have a single car accident in my own car by un-necessarily braking on a roadway compromised by rain, snow or ice when I was not prepared or unable to manage a braking episode. …”
NHTSA complaint #11041039, filed 2017-10, 24,000 miles“Collision mitigation breaking system engages randomly when not necessary. Seems to be heat related as it occurs during very hot weather. A sudden stop is jarring and could be dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11010810, filed 2017-07, 28,000 miles“I had 5000 miles on car and my brakes started making noise like the pads needed replacement. I was coming to a light and putting my brakes on and also driving on highway I was slowing down and heard the noise. Took my car to dealer and they stated this can happen if you are on the hills in portland. I explain that I do not live in the hills. They resurface rotors but I am concern there is something else is going on.”
NHTSA complaint #10911012, filed 2016-10“My car had 9100 on RDX I needed to have my pads and rotor replaced on from brakes. I had problems with brakes at 5000 miles. When I pick up car I heard noice when pumping breaks when I was picking up vehicle and mechanic could not find anything wrong. I have talk to Acura customer service which were not helpful. I spoke to jim brown GM at ron tonkin. He stated he would talk to his manager of repairs and Acura rep about car. I have already had the radio and board replaced. Lane keep assist warning light come on 2 times and reset my software reset. The microphone replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10968227, filed 2017-03“The contact owns a 2016 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH a deer had jumped in front of his vehicle. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal with force, however, the pedal did not respond and depressed to the floorboard with no resistance. The contact stated that he was pumping the brake pedal when he crashed into the deer. The contact stated that the vehicle continued forward for several hundred yards before he was able to stop the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11556426, filed 2023-11, 100,000 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.
- 10156625Mar 28, 2019Service Bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-009, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder. If you completed work pursuant to S/B 17-016 on or before March 28, 2019…
- 10156624Mar 28, 2019Service Bulletin - This bulletin replaces S/B 16-002, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder (2013-16 RDX). This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-009, Front Brake Noise and/or…
- 10149640Nov 15, 2018"Service bulletin - There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. 2013-15 RDX and early…
- 10108396Apr 25, 2017Service bulletin - there is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking.
- 10108388Apr 21, 2017Service bulletin - there is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. Refinish the front brake discs and install the new front brake pads.
- 10106928Feb 3, 2017Service bulletin - there is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking.
- 10085261Aug 18, 2016Service news article - do you need to replace a parking and back-up sensor or change its location as a result of troubleshooting any of these parking and back-up sensor control…
- 10084387Jul 7, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is collecting a healthy front brake assembly from certain 2016-2017 ilxs, rdxs & 2014-2016 rlxs which fit a specific criteria.
- 10084386Jul 7, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 ilxs, rdxs & 2014-2016 rlxs with a client complaint of a high pitch squeal noise coming from the front…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 47% |
| 2024 | 3 | 25% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 13% |
| 2021 | 16 | 14% |
| 2020 | 23 | 7% |
| 2019 | 23 | 5% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 11 | 14% |
| 2016 | 6 | 15% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2016 Acura RDX
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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