2020 Acura RDX Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 351 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2020 Acura RDX, 2% of the 351 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1 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.
“While the vehicle is in motion the suspension / front dampers are making clunking and popping noises every time you go over a bumps, potholes or turn on unleveled road. The suspension parts were replaced by the dealership and the noise has gotten more prominent.”
NHTSA complaint #11329735, filed 2020-06, 1 miles“2021- Reporting a clicking sound coming from the passenger's rear. Reported several time unable to find reported clicking noise. Service Manager and Serice Tech rode with me to try to locate noise - on two occasion noise was heard and services were done (brake and tires) only to have the noise return the next day. Ownership of vehicle is now into the 3nd year and noise is still heard. I suggested to look at the struts. Service tech indicated it's not the struts.”
NHTSA complaint #11529715, filed 2023-06“All of a sudden after starting my car up in the morning my adapative damper system warning light came on. I called the Acura dealer and they didn't know what I was talking about. I had to explain to the service representative who should know that Acura advance model has an electronic shock system that adjusts shocks for certain type of driving. I personally leave mine on comfort but now it's stuck in sports mode. I drove 4 hours to take it to the dealer and it took them literally 5 hours to diagnose that the wiring harness is bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390934, filed 2021-02“2020 Acura RDX Rear Coil Spring snapped in half on left side. Safety concern drove to nearest independent service center to be accessed within 5 miles of incident. Advised not to drive it. Called Acura Dealership. Advised to replace both Left and Right side and have new alignment. No warning lights or other symptoms, just an extremely loud bang to left side while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728601, filed 2026-04“Lower control arm rubs against subframe. Makes noise as going over bumps. Acura has a service bulletin, 20-025, from June 19, 2020 identifying issue. Issue told to tech in past but was identified. Now identified at 66,881 on car out of warranty but Acura will not cover. Rubbing seems like safety issue over time”
NHTSA complaint #11639051, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 10250739Feb 15, 2024Service Bulletin - Customers are experiencing a squeaking or creaking from the front suspension area when going over bumps or rough roads due to rubber in the right or left lower…
- 10180644Sep 28, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the front dampers while driving. To…
- 10179877Sep 10, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the front dampers while driving. To…
- 10179402Aug 24, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the front dampers while driving. To…
- 10178592Aug 12, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the front dampers while driving. To…
- 10178471Aug 7, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 AWD RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the front dampers while driving…
- 10177670Jul 21, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 AWD RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the front dampers while driving…
- 10177337Jul 6, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 AWD RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the front dampers while driving…
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 2020 Acura RDX
104 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
102 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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