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2016 Acura RDX Electrical system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
20%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
7,506miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Acura RDX, 20% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,506 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.

“The tale lights, park lights have discontinue to work, the brake light above truck door is not working. There is not blown fuse or bulb. Did not realize until march 9th, when my daughter pulled me over to turn on my lights at night. I had head lights but no rear lights at all.”

NHTSA complaint #11206211, filed 2019-05, 32,000 miles

“My navigation system starts alarming 3-4 blocks from home stating I home when I am not on my street. Also systems says I am at an exit in seattle but it is incorrect. I spoke with Acura and they stated the maps are 5 years old when I bought the car I would think maps were up to date. Also my radio would erase stations that were preset and show zzzzz on stations. They needed to update software and replace computer boards and radio. Also when on a call it would drop the sound when on phone. I also have static while on phone. …”

NHTSA complaint #10911013, filed 2016-10, 5,018 miles

“The 2016 Acura RDX newly purchased on 4/25/2016 from fresno Acura had a spontaneous fire and subsequent immediate electrical system failure during a trip from fresno (california) to monterey (california). The vehicle had an estimated 250 miles on the odometer at the time of the engine and electrical failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10874431, filed 2016-06, 250 miles

“On several occasions, the car alarm starts randomly sounding. When my son went to the vehicle, the lights on the dash board were flashing on and off and there was a clicking sound. We replaced the batteries in the key fobs. The battery was low so we had that recharged but the problem continued. We replaced the car battery and that appeared to solve the problem for about 6 months. The same problem occurred again. The only way to stop the alarm from going off is to disconnect the battery. Leaving the door unlocked does not stop this from happening. …”

NHTSA complaint #11737153, filed 2026-05

“After getting my tires rotated, the Check emission sensor, check transmission light, and check blind spot system all came on at once and my transmission began jerking.”

NHTSA complaint #11438737, filed 2021-10

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025517%
202418%
2023729%
202213%
2021109%
2020278%
2019399%
2018810%
20171823%
2016820%
201582%
201483%
201374%
2012213%
2011319%
201029%
200839%
2007611%

Other parts of the 2016 Acura RDX

Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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