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2019 Acura RDX Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 37 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Acura RDX, 8% of all 438 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 7,100 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
37
8% of 438
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
7,100 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of engine power during highway passing or merging at speeds around 70-75 mph, often paired with a flashing or illuminated check engine light.
  • Vehicle decelerates rapidly from highway speed down to as low as 20-40 mph without warning, forcing drivers onto the shoulder.
  • Power returns to normal after the vehicle is turned off and restarted, with no diagnostic codes found afterward.
  • Delayed throttle response of several seconds when accelerating from a stop or from low speeds, described as the transmission staying stuck in a high gear.
  • Engine stalls while the vehicle is already in motion, including at low speeds like 40 mph or immediately after light acceleration.
  • Vehicle lurches forward unexpectedly when brake hold and auto engine stop features are both enabled.

When 2019 Acura RDX transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 6, 2018, latest Jul 6, 2026.

2019 Acura RDX transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2018Aug 2019Jun 2020Jun 2021May 2022Jul 2023Jul 2024Oct 2025
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Acura RDX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by RDX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20102 (9%)
  2. 20112 (13%)
  3. 20122 (13%)
  4. 20137 (4%)
  5. 20142 (1%)
  6. 20154 (1%)
  7. 20169 (23%)
  8. 201723 (30%)
  9. 201812 (16%)
  10. 201937 (8%)
  11. 202022 (6%)
  12. 202113 (12%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20232 (9%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2019 Acura RDX have?
NHTSA has 37 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Acura RDX, which is 8% of the 438 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Acura RDX transmission?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 Acura RDX.
At what mileage do 2019 RDX transmission problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 7,100 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the 2019 RDX transmission?
Owners report sudden power loss and rapid deceleration during highway acceleration, delayed throttle response at low speeds, and stalling while the vehicle is moving, often with the check engine light on.
How does 2019 compare to other RDX years for this problem?
The 2019 RDX has 37 complaints in this area, more than the 22 in 2020 and 13 in 2021, though the 2017 RDX shows a higher share at 30% of its total complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.