2019 Acura RDX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 5%of 441 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Acura RDX, 5% of the 441 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,250 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brakes squeak loudly all the time when I come to a stop or apply pressure. I have been to the dealership 3 times and had them replaced also called Acura corporate. Its a known problem that they are looking into but I don't feel safe in this vehicle anymore.I feel like my life is in danger everyday driving this car. Purchased at Acura of seattle.”
NHTSA complaint #11223149, filed 2019-06, 2,000 miles“Brakes intermittently make squealing noise (since new) that sound like the built in wear indicators that alert you there is a problem with the brakes. My safety concerns is that I have had to accepted the noises as normal and if there were a problem with the brakes I most likely will ignore the wear indicator noise, like the story of the little boy that cried wolf. …”
NHTSA complaint #11268357, filed 2019-10, 500 miles“Brakes have squeaked esp in the mornings within the first 5-10 min of driving the car ever since I purchased in oct 2018. This is a known problem without any fixes as per previous complaints. Noticed that brakes feel as if something is loose when you apply deep pressure. I have also noticed an interior cabin clicking or rattling type noise when braking as if something is loose in the cabin.”
NHTSA complaint #11252393, filed 2019-08, 100 miles“I reported an issue with my 2019 Acura RDX, where if: engine auto stop is enabled, and brake hold is enabled. On two occasions, the vehicle lurched forward while the brake hold is enabled this propelled me to the side of the intersection today, with a 2020 loaner, it happened again”
NHTSA complaint #11286447, filed 2019-12, 3,000 miles“2019 new RDX! The car brakes sound horrible everyday! I have been promised over 9 months its being worked on. I've had them changed 3 time by the dealer and still squeaks every time I stop. I'm fearing for my safety because they cannot fix the problem and I feel they will fail soon. It's a very well known problem if you google 2019 and 2020 RDX brake problems they gave me a $300 visa card for my inconvenience!!! I don't know who to turn to anymore because the company doesn't care to fix this 2 year old model's problem”
NHTSA complaint #11310258, filed 2020-02, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019258May 30, 2025Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 24 km/h (15 mph) or less, with ambient temperatures below 10°C…
- 11019244May 16, 2025Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 24 km/h (15 mph) or less, with ambient temperatures below 10°C…
- 11005193Jul 13, 2024Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 24 km/h (15 mph) or less, with ambient temperatures below 10°C…
- 11000272May 11, 2024Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 15 mph or less, with ambient temperatures below 50° F.
- 10253294Apr 2, 2024Service Bulletin- The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less. The front brakes stop squealing when they are warmed up.For the…
- 10251155Feb 20, 2024Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less due to the front brake discs being too stiff and not enough…
- 10181082Oct 2, 2020Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less.
- 10176781Jun 19, 2020Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less. The front brakes stop squealing once they are warmed up.
- 10168082Nov 14, 2019Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less. The front brakes stop squealing when they are warmed up.
- 10168081Nov 12, 2019Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less. The front brakes stop squealing when they are warmed up.
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 2019 Acura RDX
142 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
114 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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