2008 Acura RDX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RDX years
- About as many complaints as other years 11th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Acura RDX. That ranks 11th out of 20 RDX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (20 complaints, 61%), typically at around 94,232 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Acura RDX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 20 | 61% | 94,232 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | 1 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | 54,484 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 52,967 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 61,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Acura RDX recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' incorrect certification labels were applied to these vehicles.
Risk: Some certification labels may not contain the required tire and rim size information.
Fix: Dealers will remove the incorrect label and adhere the correct label. The recall is expected to begin on or about august 20, 2007. Owners may contact acura at 1-800-382-2238.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Acura rdx Acura says that the filter in the transmission is none serviceable but now my car is in a shop to replace the converter and they said the filter should be replaced which is why the torque converter went bad in the first place but they say itâs not to be serviced and now the shop would…
The srs warning light has been on for over a year. We had the 2 recalls 2016 & 2019 driver's side airbag repaired at acura of dayton in october 2019, and they reset the warning light. It came back on within a few days. The code is 31-21 increased resistance l/s airbag inflator. I've also been told…
The turbo on my 2008 acura rdx has an obvious manufacturers defect in that the waste gate actuator has a connection point that with operating time becomes oblong and does not allow the waste gate to open and close totally effecting performance and eventually cracks and breaks making the car go into…
Takata recall: i have two conflicting reports from nhtsa. One states a recall date of 2/03/2016 (16v061000) on the airbags and the second report states there has not been any recalls. Which is correct?? Also: equipment label recall #07v358000 recall date 8/13/2007
Takata recall my 2008 acura rdx was a part of the takata air bag inflator recall and was apparently repaired on january 20th of 2017. However, the srs light came on in my 2008 acura rdx on 7/27/2018 when my vehicle was stationary as i started the vehicle. I took my vehicle to the acura dealership…
Other Acura RDX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RDX | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 RDX | 30 | 1 |
| 2024 RDX | 12 | 2 |
| 2023 RDX | 23 | 2 |
| 2022 RDX | 31 | 2 |
| 2021 RDX | 116 | 3 |
| 2020 RDX | 348 | 5 |
| 2019 RDX | 440 | 5 |
| 2018 RDX | 77 | 1 |
| 2017 RDX | 79 | 1 |
| 2016 RDX | 41 | 2 |
| 2015 RDX | 415 | 3 |
| 2014 RDX | 244 | 3 |
| 2013 RDX | 162 | 3 |
| 2012 RDX | 15 | 2 |
| 2011 RDX | 16 | 2 |
| 2010 RDX | 22 | 2 |
| 2009 RDX | 15 | 2 |
| 2008 | 33 | 3 |
| 2007 RDX | 53 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Acura RDX?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Acura RDX?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Acura RDX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RDX model years, the 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.