There are 5 owner-reported visibility & wipers complaints for the 2013 Acura RDXin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Headlight assembly units had to be replaced. Low beam light essentially non existent. As a 77 year old driver need bright lights. Truly a safety hazard issue . Replacement of bulbs 2 times with no improvement. Was told need new assembly. Same problem with Acuras in other years but recall not issued for 2013 RDX. Why not? A defect in manufacturing that will cost me several thousand dollars to fix.. That is not acceptable. Can't drivecar after dusk like this nor can I sell as is.
I was driving at low speed on a local street and the moon roof shattered suddenly with great explosive force. I wasn't injured because the carpeted moon roof shade was closed at the time. I was lucky because the kids were not in the vehicle. If the glass had rained down on the kids in the back seat, there would be injuries. There were no warning signs. Weather was nice partially sunny day at 70s on a Saturday. It was around 6 pm local time. Traffic was light. Nothing struck the vehicle. Dash camera recorded the sound on video. Road condition was good. I've done some research on the internet, and it seems like the moon roof glass shattering is common with Acura or Honda vehicles due to manufacturing or design defect.
Low beam Head lights are so dim that is so hard to see the road or people when driving at night.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND PART OF THE WINDSHIELD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THOMAS ACURA (LOCATED AT 580 S CITRUS AVE, COVINA, CA 91723, (626) 915-1602), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SUN ROOF HAD DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (ACURA OF LIMERICK, 77 AUTOPARK BLVD, LIMERICK, PA) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED THE SUNROOF EXPLODED UNEXPECTEDLY. ITW WS REPLACED BY WISMERS AUTO INTERIORS - RECOMMENDED BY ERIE INS. CO. INSURANCE PAID EXCEPT FOR $50.00 DEDUCTIBLE. UPDATED 10/19/18*JB
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Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026