2016 Acura RDX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Acura RDX, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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 purchased a 2016 Acura RDX with 995 miles on 1/21/2016. On the drive home, and several times since (the latest being earlier this week) while making a left turn at slow speed (after stopping or slowing) the vehicle dies and I keep pushing on the accelerator and after 20 seconds or so, it grabs and I can continue on. Current mileage on the vehicle is 1739. I called gettel Acura in sarasota fl and was told that the vehicle has to learn my driving habits and my driving style. Per gettel service manager, this should be self-correcting at about 2000 miles. (?)”
NHTSA complaint #10855475, filed 2016-04, 1,000 miles“On May 25, 2026, while driving my 2016 Acura RDX AWD on the interstate at highway speed, it suddenly began running rough and felt as if I was driving over low, spaced-out speed bumps. The check engine light started flashing, and multiple safety-system warnings appeared, including AWD System Problem, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Problem, Hill Start Assist Problem, Electric Power Steering (EPS) Problem, and lane-keeping warnings. The vehicle lost normal performance, and I was concerned about safely continuing in interstate traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11744363, filed 2026-06“The contact owns a 2016 Acura RDX. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed while exiting a fuel service station. When the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel to the right, the steering wheel abruptly locked and the vehicle drove into a ditch. There were no injuries. The steering wheel regained normal operation while reversing the vehicle out of the ditch. The contact drove the vehicle home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 23,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11034116, filed 2017-10, 23,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle while turning to the left or the right. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to function as intended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering gear and suspension had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11663715, filed 2025-05Related service bulletins
- 10181084Oct 1, 2020Service Bulletin - While driving, the steering wheel rattles when you turn it.
- 10156626Mar 28, 2019Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
- 10118562Oct 4, 2017Service bulletin - There is a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or rubbing noise coming from the driver's airbag area of the steering wheel when turning or driving.
- 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…
- 10083976May 26, 2016Service bulletin - the driver's airbag rib, located below the surface of the cover, contacts the leather wrap on the steering wheel spokes, causing a creaking, rattling, buzzing…
- 10083823Apr 5, 2016Dealer message - investigating noise coming from the steering wheel when turning or driving.
- 10211554Mar 18, 2016American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver?s airbag area) when turning or driving. To…
- 10192965Mar 18, 2016Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (drivers airbag area) when turning…
- 10088004Mar 18, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 rdxs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (drivers airbag area) when…
- 10076228Mar 18, 20162016-2017 RDX Noise in Steering Wheel American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (drivers…
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 2016 Acura RDX
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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