2018 Acura RDX Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 17 engine-related complaints for the 2018 Acura RDX, 22% of the 77 total complaints filed for the year. There is one crash linked to this area, no fires or injuries, and median mileage at failure is 9,250 miles. No recalls are currently tied to this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 17
- 22% of 77
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 9,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle hesitating or losing power briefly while pressing the accelerator, sometimes followed by a sudden forward lunge.
- Some describe the car lurching forward or backward when shifting into drive or reverse, even with a foot on the brake.
- Several drivers experienced stalling or a sudden loss of motive power while accelerating or driving at highway speed, with the vehicle restarting afterward.
- One complaint tied a loss of power at highway speed to NHTSA Campaign Number 23V858000, related to the fuel system.
- A few owners noted the check engine and emissions warning lights illuminating alongside these power interruptions.
When 2018 Acura RDX engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 16, 2018, latest Aug 18, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Acura RDX
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by RDX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine complaints for the 2018 Acura RDX?
- NHTSA lists 17 engine-related complaints for the 2018 RDX, which is 22% of the 77 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Acura RDX engine problems?
- No recalls are currently listed for this specific engine issue, though one sample complaint referenced NHTSA Campaign Number 23V858000, tied to the fuel system.
- At what mileage do 2018 RDX engine problems usually show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 9,250 miles for engine-related complaints on the 2018 RDX.
- Did the 2018 RDX engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records one crash linked to this complaint area for the 2018 RDX, with no fires and no injuries reported.
- How does the 2018 RDX compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2018 RDX had 17 engine complaints (22% share), close to 2017's 14 complaints (18% share) and well below 2019's 99 complaints (23% share).