2018 Acura RDX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Acura RDX, 5% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,800 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.
“Another drive advised us the brakes lights were not functioning. Dealers told us that the unit came without a relay power for the break lights and pick one from another car to make the replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #11063617, filed 2018-01, 1,600 miles“I have been experiencing unintended acceleration when I press on my brakes. Fortunately, there hasn't been any accidents yet but it's a very dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11708677, filed 2026-01Related service bulletins
- 10156626Mar 28, 2019Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
- 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…
- 10145902Oct 12, 2018Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-19 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying…
- 10145425Sep 27, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-19 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The…
- 10145407Sep 18, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The…
- 10145404Sep 17, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The…
- 10145397Sep 17, 2018Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the…
- 10144389Aug 31, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The…
- 10144372Aug 15, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The…
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 2018 Acura RDX
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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