2018 Acura RDX Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 Acura RDX, 9% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 550 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.
“I was pulling in to a parking space at work, mildly stepped on gas as I pulled in and placed foot on brake to stop car when I park but the car accelerated on its own, tires screeched and car went over curb and almost ran into tree. See picture attached. I slammed on the brakes and the car stopped. The sound from the inside seemed I damaged my bumper for sure but when I inspected, no damage to the car (at lease visibly). But sure is scary to drive the car now. I leased the car about a month ago and I contacted the dealer via phone and on email awaiting response.”
NHTSA complaint #11111644, filed 2018-07, 550 miles“While cornering the car stalls/hesitates with no power. Occurs at low speed.has occurred numerous times on city street since purchase oct.5,2017. Dealership could not simulate but failed to do any testing ?”
NHTSA complaint #11120380, filed 2018-08, 50 miles“My car lurches when I put it into gear, drive or reverse. When a red light turns green and I put my foot on the accelerator the car will lurch forward. I was in my garage when I started my car and my foot was firmly on the brake as I shifted into reverse with my foot on the brake the car violently lurched backwards.”
NHTSA complaint #11541845, filed 2023-08“When I am stopped the vehicle routinely lurches as I touch the gas. I’ve complained to the dealer about it and they can’t reproduce the problem. It does lurch for my husband also. It hasn’t caused any injuries or damage, so far.”
NHTSA complaint #11506678, filed 2023-02“Unintended acceleration, hesitation, and transmission issues. When accelerating from first gear to second gear, hesitates and then suddenly lurching forward.”
NHTSA complaint #11543405, filed 2023-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 6% |
| 2020 | 19 | 5% |
| 2019 | 17 | 4% |
| 2018 | 7 | 9% |
| 2017 | 8 | 10% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2018 Acura RDX
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
4 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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