r/AcuraRDX

Hi, all first time poster about my car so bear with me. I recently had my power steering rod replaced unfortunately right afterwards the car started making this crazy creaking sound. Luckily the part was under warranty because it was just one day after it was repaired. I took it back to the shop to be replaced and they took it for a test drive and said they aren’t sure what’s causing the noise, but we’ll go ahead and replace this power steering rod because it’s under warranty. It took about three weeks for them to get the new part and I had to drive three hours out of town for a medical appointment before I was able to get it repaired. Today I dropped it off at the shop and they called me within 20 minutes to let me know that the lower front control arms also needed to be replaced due to normal wear and tear, which had nothing to do with the faulty power steering rod that they just put in. I am not a car person, but I’m also not stupid. My car was working great before they repaired the power steering rod and the day I got it back it was making the crazy creaking noises. Is the shop responsible for the damage to the lower front control arms? Is it worth it to get them to admit they are at fault and repair it or do I eat the cost and take it to a shop that won’t fuck up my car?

I have a 2025 RDX and when I bought it from the dealer had 5k miles. Have had no problems at all since January, at about 6800 miles now. Today I was parking and went to go in reverse and it simply would not go. I had the car set to reverse but every time I pressed the gas it just revved and would not budge. I stopped and turned off the car and turned it back on and when I tried to reverse again it worked. Now I am glad it did eventually go, I am now worried that I have a bigger problem on my hands. Was this just a glitch?? Has this happened to anyone else??

I have a 2019 RDX, in June went for oil change was told I had an oil leak showed a pic of a drop of oil on drip pan. I told them well I never loss any oil and none on ground. They checked it again after washing the area, it was nothing. Went back in Nov. said I had an oil leak same area same exact drip they claim they washed. I knew because I kept the first pic. Went to Honda had transmission fluid changed never was told about an oil leak. Went to Firestone about 3 weeks ago for brake fluid flush, no one mentioned oil leak. Went today same shop for oil change was told again. Again I’m not losing oil, my oil levels are normal, no smoke, no burning oil smell. He said I can come look I got up but he hurry and changed the subject, never took me to see it. Said they don’t know if they can fix it, then said they would send me a quote. I’m very puzzled is it possible to have this leak and 2 other shops never mentions it. This place I did find out is very crooked.

i own a 2017 acura rdx and after i took it to the acura dealership for the brakes to be replaced it started to make a humming/growling noise in the rear and it has progressed significantly and it’s almost unbearable to drive more than 10 mins without getting a headache from the noise. does anyone know what could be making the noise cause the dealership tried to say it was the timing chain but it’s coming from the back. the person who “looked” at the car when i asked them about it completely disregarded what i asked and said it was nothing they could’ve done.

I think maybe 3 times it has ever actually worked since I bought it. Is it that flakey or some trick I'm not aware of.

Thanks!

OK, I’ve gotta ask. I have work rideshare and people who get annoyed that I don’t get out of the car and like put a red carpet out for them and pick up their steamer trunk that is way heavier than my doctor will allow me to pick up with my spinal injury into the back of the car nor do I want to take the chance of being carjacked when I get out of the car to lift something I cannot lift and damage my spine further and they have to do it themselves. Well they don’t wait for me to push the button to close it. They get all pissy and slam it shut and I’m wondering if that’s going to damage my motor that opens and shuts the liftgate or damages the sensors to let me know that there’s something in the way of the liftgate.

Has anyone had experience with people slamming their liftgate and causing damage to the hydraulics or the power arm/motor for the liftgate?

UPDATE — sorry I forgot: 2017a

I have my car set to the auto lock when walking away from the car. I have noticed that the front passenger side door won't lock anymore. All the other doors lock except for the front passenger side. Even if I use the key fob and hit the lock button, the front passenger side won't lock. Any idea as to why it's doing this?

Has anyone with a 2025 Acura RDX installed a body kit or any other modifications on their RDX? Thinking about a body kit.