# \#rdx **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rdx/7278.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Acura RDX 2015 dim headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-2015-dim-headlights/180589)
**Author:** [@lt\_178124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lt_178124)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-2015-dim-headlights/180589 "2025-03-05T14:16:47Z")
My 2015 Acura RDX headlights are so dim it is dangerous to drive at night…especially with rain on the road. I tried getting the brightest bulbs possible, but it doesn’t help. Any suggestions on what to do? Thanks! --- ## [2007 Acura RDX (tech) NAV DVD update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-tech-nav-dvd-update/199174)
**Author:** [@rkohli2000\_192884](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkohli2000_192884)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-tech-nav-dvd-update/199174 "2025-02-17T18:58:57Z")
Hello, I purchased the new Nav DVD (2021 from Acura) for update of the navigation maps. I’ve located the Nav DVD player on the passenger side near the console floor behind the carpet hatch. It has an orange “open” push… --- ## [2013 Acura RDX - Check AWD warning intermittent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-rdx-check-awd-warning-intermittent/195056)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-rdx-check-awd-warning-intermittent/195056 "2024-06-03T20:08:42Z")
Hello! About a year ago, I inherited a 2013 RDX with about 120K on it. It’s been well taken care of, but did live its previous life in Wisconsin so some tough exposure to elements/road salt. Recently I started getting… --- ## [Vibration from new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-from-new-tires/181074)
**Author:** [@tsb8m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsb8m)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-from-new-tires/181074 "2023-04-27T00:16:06Z")
Just put Pirelli Scorpion A/S Plus 3 on my Acura RDX. I got 50K on my OEM Michelin Primacy MXM4. Driving the car out of the tire shop, I immediately felt the vibration of the road. By the time I got home 4 miles away, m… --- ## [Jerk at slow speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerk-at-slow-speeds/184346)
**Author:** [@Springemergence\_180947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Springemergence_180947)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerk-at-slow-speeds/184346 "2022-05-28T00:41:22Z")
Edit: 2013 Acura Rdx So my car gets a jerk at 7 and 20 mph while accelerating and also while reducing the speed without enaging the breaks at the same speeds. While accelerating the jerk is like a forward push and while… --- ## [Better Deal On My Car Note](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-deal-on-my-car-note/182668)
**Author:** [@henriquezlovita\_179713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henriquezlovita_179713)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-deal-on-my-car-note/182668 "2022-03-01T12:24:49Z")
Great morning everyone, Happy Thursday! I hope this message finds everyone well! I would like to know HOW I can get a much BETTER deal on my financed car. I would love for any Acura Sales Rep in the NJ area to tell me t… --- ## [Acura RDX 2016 Battery Drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-2016-battery-drain/182365)
**Author:** [@garybtemp-db\_179397](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garybtemp-db_179397)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-2016-battery-drain/182365 "2022-02-21T15:59:55Z")
My battery is draining every few days. Mechanic says battery is fine and alternator is fine and they can’t find anything draining it. On further googling, I see (for example Honda Battery Drain Class Action Lawsuit - S… --- ## [If you own or lease a 2019 or 2020 Acura RDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-or-lease-a-2019-or-2020-acura-rdx/179842)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-or-lease-a-2019-or-2020-acura-rdx/179842 "2021-10-07T19:31:06Z")
… and if you have had unresolvable problems with its Infotainment system, you might want to join this Class Action Suit: Client Settlement Site \> Home (settlement-claims.com) --- ## [2020 Acura RDX doesn’t start every time I push the button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-acura-rdx-doesn-t-start-every-time-i-push-the-button/176246)
**Author:** [@bbeleasing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbeleasing)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-acura-rdx-doesn-t-start-every-time-i-push-the-button/176246 "2021-04-23T20:00:38Z")
car will not start every time when start button pushed in --- ## [2018 Acura RDX - adding extra 1-2 psi to tires for cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-adding-extra-1-2-psi-to-tires-for-cold-weather/174019)
**Author:** [@LarryGlodek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryGlodek)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-adding-extra-1-2-psi-to-tires-for-cold-weather/174019 "2021-01-12T13:18:28Z")
When putting air in tires do you always stop at the recommended PSI on the door or add a lb or 2 for cold weather? Living in Minnesota and Colorado for most of my life I have seen the low tire warning come on after a te… --- ## [Preventative Maintenance for 2013 Acura RDX - 120K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventative-maintenance-for-2013-acura-rdx-120k-miles/166481)
**Author:** [@pete.mahone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete.mahone)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventative-maintenance-for-2013-acura-rdx-120k-miles/166481 "2020-07-03T12:10:54Z")
Recently bought a 2013 Acura RDX with 120K miles. Car drives OK and had been Garage kept, just that the owner was stingy and only got Oil changes and Brake pads changed in last 4 years/40,000 miles. Given the high milea… --- ## [Budget tires for Acura RDX 2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/budget-tires-for-acura-rdx-2015/166078)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/budget-tires-for-acura-rdx-2015/166078 "2020-06-25T18:37:42Z")
Hello, I have 2015 AWD RDX with 34000 miles on it. Now its original tires are going out of tracks and I feel it is not safe further. I am in Seattle, so much of year is in rainy weather, and 100+ miles from here, I will… --- ## [2008 Acura RDX jerks back when applying the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-rdx-jerks-back-when-applying-the-gas/161756)
**Author:** [@Sabrina54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sabrina54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-rdx-jerks-back-when-applying-the-gas/161756 "2020-03-26T15:17:55Z")
every time im at stop and try to push the gas to go the car does a jerk back and does not want to move forward. please help! --- ## [2017 Acura RDX - new noise after new suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-new-noise-after-new-suspension/156199)
**Author:** [@Wickman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wickman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-new-noise-after-new-suspension/156199 "2020-01-11T04:01:22Z")
Replaced all tires. Replaced all new suspension. PROBLEM: When hit any bumps in road the car sounds like you hit the bump in back. No shimmering or vibration though --- ## [2018 Acura RDX key fob problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-key-fob-problem/130301)
**Author:** [@LynnAnsfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnAnsfield)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-key-fob-problem/130301 "2018-12-07T16:26:06Z")
My car’s #2 key fob is dominant, so my car defaults to that fob when both keys are in the car. My husband has to stand 20 feet from the car until I start it with my key. Not a problem ordinarily, but we’re planning a cro… --- ## [2007 Acura RDX A/C doesn't work when it's 90F but works when it's cooler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-a-c-doesnt-work-when-its-90f-but-works-when-its-cooler/104118)
**Author:** [@cjfiore88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjfiore88)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-a-c-doesnt-work-when-its-90f-but-works-when-its-cooler/104118 "2018-11-26T21:59:22Z")
I have a 2007 Acura RDX with about 135,000 miles.For the first time ever my A/C did not work, it also happened to be the first time it hit 90F by me. When it was not working the clutch did not seem to be engaging, but I … --- ## [Service schedule for 2014 Acura RDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-schedule-for-2014-acura-rdx/126444)
**Author:** [@ClaraCBitter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClaraCBitter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-schedule-for-2014-acura-rdx/126444 "2018-10-09T14:24:38Z")
How do I know when to service my car, what items to service, how often? I can’t find a simple list in the manual --- ## [2018 Acura RDX required fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-required-fuel/121956)
**Author:** [@BarbaraTalavan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraTalavan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-required-fuel/121956 "2018-08-01T13:53:40Z")
Can I use 87 or 89 octane for my 2018 Acura RDX? Must I only use 91 octane? Thank you for your response! --- ## [Smoothing the ride - 2015 Acura RDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoothing-the-ride-2015-acura-rdx/121902)
**Author:** [@VinceFinato](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VinceFinato)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoothing-the-ride-2015-acura-rdx/121902 "2018-07-30T15:52:36Z")
I recently purchased a my RDX from a dealer, w/ 24K miles. It drives rough. I have lower back issues. The RDX drives rough, when it comes to bumps in the road. Will different tires, or changing the suspension help? Pl… --- ## [Thinking about a 2015 Acura RDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-a-2015-acura-rdx/115830)
**Author:** [@denterr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/denterr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-a-2015-acura-rdx/115830 "2018-04-18T13:38:43Z")
any transmission or engine problems with 2015 acura rdx or anything unusual. I am looking to buy a 2015 rdx. --- ## [RDX radiator and transmission repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rdx-radiator-and-transmission-repairs/114514)
**Author:** [@Betty\_Thomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betty_Thomas)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rdx-radiator-and-transmission-repairs/114514 "2018-03-28T01:38:52Z")
Please help! I have an 2007 Acura RDX with 115k combination city and highway miles. While driving on the highway, debris from a previous accident came flying across the road and under my vehicle. Once I parked, the veh… --- ## [Risk of overfilling crankcase on Acura RDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/risk-of-overfilling-crankcase-on-acura-rdx/114215)
**Author:** [@AlexandrosGrivas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexandrosGrivas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/risk-of-overfilling-crankcase-on-acura-rdx/114215 "2018-03-22T16:15:26Z")
Can overfilling the crankcase of a 2015 Acura RDX with a 3.5 L engine filling it overfilling it by about a quarter of a quart will that do any damage to the engine --- ## [Acura with oil on spark plug threads ? Worthy of concern?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-with-oil-on-spark-plug-threads-worthy-of-concern/96871)
**Author:** [@Acura\_Joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Acura_Joe)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-with-oil-on-spark-plug-threads-worthy-of-concern/96871 "2016-12-10T17:13:44Z")
I have a 2013 Acura RDX AWD with only 39k miles on it. At idle, it had a very slight stumble once in a while, so I thought I’d take a peek at the spark plugs. Much to my surprise I found oil on the threads. I’ve never… --- ## [Winter with AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-with-awd/96515)
**Author:** [@WA.Sheilen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WA.Sheilen)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-with-awd/96515 "2016-12-10T10:18:25Z")
This is my first winter with AWD. Previously, I have had front wheel drive and used studded tires in winter months. I am in WA and have to drive over the mountain pass a few times over the winter, which gets pretty bad. … --- ## [Need Help ASAP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-asap/87562)
**Author:** [@DBA33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DBA33)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-asap/87562 "2014-10-08T21:35:47Z")
I bought a certified pre-owned Acura a little more than a year ago and the dealership said they put brand new tires on the car for me. Now, a year and 4 months later the tires need to be replaced! I went to the dealer an… --- ## [Which would you buy - 2011 Volvo XC70 T-6 AWD or Acura RDX SH-AWD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-would-you-buy-2011-volvo-xc70-t-6-awd-or-acura-rdx-sh-awd/60994)
**Author:** [@lragsac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lragsac)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-would-you-buy-2011-volvo-xc70-t-6-awd-or-acura-rdx-sh-awd/60994 "2011-02-08T01:19:24Z")
My husband and I are considering purchasing either the Volvo or the Acura, We are a family of 3, with one young child. I own an Acura now and trust their reliability and service experience. I have never owned a Volvo, s… --- ## [Using Instantaneous MPG indicator to control gas usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-instantaneous-mpg-indicator-to-control-gas-usage/55165)
**Author:** [@ldpasion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldpasion)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-instantaneous-mpg-indicator-to-control-gas-usage/55165 "2010-09-23T19:36:10Z")
Hello! Love your show! I have a Certified PreOwned 2008 Acura RDX SUV with SuperHandling-AWD & Turbo. I love it! It is so refined and drives like butter! But the vehicle is rated as getting a lousy 17mpg. It does s… --- ## [Acura RSX or Mazda 3?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-or-mazda-3/43336)
**Author:** [@raleighlt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raleighlt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-or-mazda-3/43336 "2010-01-29T23:23:08Z")
I am currently looking at purchasing an 06 Mazda 3s with 33k miles listed at $11-12k. It has a 6 disc changer, sport exhaust, stick tranny, cold air intake, and moonroof (sunroof?). My current ride is an 02 Acura RSX p… --- ## [Barbara from Weatogue \*Simsbury\* CT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/barbara-from-weatogue-simsbury-ct/42654)
**Author:** [@geoff\_isabelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geoff_isabelle)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2010, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/barbara-from-weatogue-simsbury-ct/42654 "2010-01-28T13:43:33Z")
Dear Tom and Ray, I have to politely, but firmly disagree with you and Barbara from the fantasy village of Weatogue CT. Her question revolved around a domestic dispute regarding which is better in snow - her Acura RDX… --- ## [Acura RDX oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-oil-change-interval/43338)
**Author:** [@pxcheng228](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pxcheng228)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-oil-change-interval/43338 "2010-01-28T02:51:53Z")
My wife has a 2010 Acura RDX. The car is three month old with 4500 miles. But the service reminder already comes up says the car needs oil change. The car uses synthetic oil. I believe synthetic oil lasts longer because … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rdx/7278.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rdx)