2016 Acura RDX Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,495miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Acura RDX, 5% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,495 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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 25 MPH, there was a loud clicking sound coming from underneath the vehicle on the front passenger side of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact’s wife took the vehicle to the local independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front passenger’s side axle was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,495.”
NHTSA complaint #11636287, filed 2025-01, 55,495 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
- 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.
- 10088371Feb 16, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be…
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 2016 Acura RDX
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
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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