2021 Acura RDX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Acura RDX, 2% of the 117 complaints for this model year.
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.
“At start up, my car displayed 4 errors: Lane Keeping Assist System, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, and Electric Power Steering. As a result, my car could not steer and had to get it towed to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11667398, filed 2025-06“All software systems failed, disabling the vehicle. Error messages included failure in braking, steering, and other vital systems. Acura roadside assistance determined that the car had to be towed to the nearest dealer. The dealer confirmed the issue was a DTC P061B PCM internal malfunction and performed a PGM-FI software update to correct the issue. The vehicle was completely disabled, and we were 4 1/2 hours from the nearest dealership. There were no warnings or communications prior to the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11478200, filed 2022-08Related service bulletins
- 10216894Jul 11, 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 - 2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a screeching or squeal noise from any window when its…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 77% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 10% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2021 Acura RDX
31 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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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