2009 Acura RDX

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2009 Acura RDX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:34:11.858Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2009: 15 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	53
2008	33
2009	15
2010	22
2011	16
2012	15
2013	161
2014	239
2015	405
2016	40
2017	73
2018	75
2019	431
2020	338
2021	102
2022	30
2023	19
2024	10
2025	29

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

10 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH

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I was involved in an accident and upon impact the airbags didnât deploy although there was a chemical smell that occurred and the check airbag light comes on intermittently. Also driver seatbelt locked up and does not retract out.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250223

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160503

TAKATA RECALL CALLED ACURA NATIONAL , TOLD TO CALL ACURA DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHEN NEW PART WILL BE AVAILABLE AND DOESN'T HAVE LOANER CAR TO GIVE ME. CAR IS BEING DRIVEN BY MY 18 Y/O DAUGHTER FOR SCHOOL COMMUTE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160501

WHEELS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels.

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AN ERROR MESSAGE ALWAYS COMES ON FOR "THE BRAKE SYSTEM" & "TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS". THEY BECOME PROBLEMATIC WHEN THE TEMP OUTSIDE DROPS TO 20 AND BELOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180114

VISIBILITY

1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility.

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A DRIVER AND ONE PASSENGER WERE TRAVELING DOWN AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 70 MPH. ALL WINDOWS WERE CLOSED, THE SUNROOF AND SUNROOF SHADE WERE CLOSED. APPROX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121027

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 15 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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2009 ACURA RDX HAS UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION PROBLEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, HE APPLIED THE BRAKE. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. HE PUSHED HARDER ON THE BRAKE, BUT TO NO AVAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091110

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 15 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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EXCESSIVE WEAR OF REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS

NHTSA ODI report, 20100324

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170222 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX,...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Campaign 16V061000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190410 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 19V182000 — check if this car was fixed