2019 Acura RDX Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 5%of 440 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,100miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Acura RDX, 5% of the 440 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,100 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While loading items in the rear of the SUV, while the vehicle was stationary, the tailgate activated and closed, pinning me between the body and the tailgate. Additionally, the tailgate on the car unexpectedly closed at a different time, striking my wife in the head. On both occasions the tailgate failed to reverse its closing motion when encountering interference.”
NHTSA complaint #11122852, filed 2018-08, 600 miles“On tv news after seeing a couple of cars even a small SUV overturned in the exact location I damaged my Acura RDX. I decided to report my accident. Not sure the exact date but give or take october 15,2019. It was in the beginning of construction at the corner of tremont ave and van nest a island was constructed with what would become a stand up two and a half foot square box which looks like the base for a street light.I was making a left hand turn at the light.this stood in a blind spot no markings no barricades nothing no cones and no flags . …”
NHTSA complaint #11301264, filed 2020-01, 5,900 miles“The rear hatch unexpectedly closes and fails to reverse when encountering resistance, while it is stationary. I was bent over the rear bumper loading items when suddenly the rear hatch closed on top of me. I squeezed out and the hatch closed. The hatch also unexpectedly closed, hitting my wife in the head. On another occasion, the hatch unexpectedly closed when only the shopping cart was near the rear bumper. The local Acura service manager duplicated that the hatch will not reverse when encountering significant resistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11130066, filed 2018-09, 700 miles“I was driving my car on an expressway in mild rain and stopped at a red light when I heard a loud bang. I was concerned and pulled in immediately into a gas station. The moonroof shade was open. I got out of the car and inspected around but didnot see anything noticeable. As I got into the car to drive, I noticed a piece of glass falling. That is when I looked up and to my utter dismay saw that the front part of the panoramic moon roof was totally shattered. That's what caused the loud bang. I pulled the moon roof shade and returned home immediately. …”
NHTSA complaint #11185602, filed 2019-03, 3,500 miles“Rear window spontaneously shattered. The weather was very cold and snowing. I used the rear defroster to melt off the snow. I went inside a retail store for about a hour and when I returned to my suv I found my rear window shattered. There was no damage to the rear hatch or signs of trying to break in the SUV. I turned this in on my insurance.”
NHTSA complaint #11704969, filed 2025-12Related service bulletins
- 11024891Oct 17, 2025"Service Bulletin - A pop noise can occur from the rear roof area when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline due to, in some cases, the panoramic roof frame mounting…
- 11018501May 10, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025 RDXs and 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area…
- 11018015Apr 25, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025 RDXs and 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area…
- 10249203Jan 17, 2024Service Bulletin - A pop noise from the rear roof area occurs when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline. It was determined that, in some cases, the panoramic roof…
- 10240776Aug 11, 2023Service Bulletin - Pop noise from the rear roof area when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline due to panoramic roof frame mounting bolts unable to maintain the…
- 10239706Jul 17, 2023Service Bulletin - The client may notice a loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to a Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency…
- 10239510Jul 17, 2023Service Bulletin - The client notices loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to a Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency check…
- 10237173May 23, 2023Service Bulletin - A driver can notice loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency check…
- 10215489Jun 10, 2022Service bulletin - The rear windshield glass is shattered or broken with no external impact. Incorrect specification for the rear defroster grid.
- 10208849Mar 2, 2022Tech Line Summary Article - We are getting reports of a popping noise coming from the left and right sides of the rear area of the roof near the panoramic sunroof assembly…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 13% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 10 | 9% |
| 2020 | 26 | 7% |
| 2019 | 23 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2019 Acura RDX
142 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
114 complaintsEngine
90 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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