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Danny, 10/12/2018
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
37 of 39 people found this review helpful
Overall I love my SUV, however I noticed a few things that need to get checked. As I have seen in a few of these posts, the turbo lag is noticeable when at low speed, and then quickly accelerating, there is a substantial pause. Also, at low speeds, the gear shift from 1,2, and 3 are really abrupt. Even more abrupt when stopped on a hill, and just letting your foot of the brake to let the car roll. Another possible issue, when at certain speeds, it feels as though the car is (putting along), like the turbo is making the car shake. One last thing to note, when at high speeds (60, 70, 80) and braking, my SUV shakes, almost like the brakes are warpt. At first I thought it may be the transmission downshifting from so many gears, then I thought it was the breaks, and then possibly the turbocharger (putting) when the car is braking hard. Any thoughts? Anyone else experiencing this?
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A bunch of lies
Michael, 08/05/2019
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
This car isn't what you think it is. The onboard system is clunky with many issues, the MPG is 20% or worse lower than advertised, Android Auto is still in testing a year later, the gas tank is incredibly small and for the price the mirrors should fold in automatically. Additionally, AcuraLink has never worked on my vehicle...I've given up on fixing it. The only positives are the interior options and the SH-AWD, however the vehicle would been better off with a 6 cyl.
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Really regretting my purchase
DZ, 02/05/2019
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
64 of 69 people found this review helpful
I cannot begin to tell you how much I regret my decision to buy my 2019 RDX (Technology package). What was “love at first sight” has turned into a “hate at first month” experience and this car is not living up to the Acura name and alleged “quality” at all. I am so disappointed and frustrated with this vehicle and was not expecting all the issues I’ve had in the first 2 months of ownership. If I could take it back I would. Unfortunately for me I do keep my cars for a long time and with an expensive car like this one I’ll be stuck with it for long time. The car is definitely great looking and stylish, but that’s where my “likes” start and end. For the first month and a half of ownership I took it in 4 times, was in a loaner car for 1/3 of this time and now I have to take it in AGAIN because of other issues. I started having issues at 1,500 miles and I now have 2,000 with more issues. There are so many flaws with this car, but before I go into the actual issues that required and still require trips to the dealership, let me tell you about a few general complaints: - The FM radio drives me NUTS and that’s because you never get consistent sound. There is this “HD” signal that goes in and out when you drive and when that happens not all of the speakers work so the sound goes from loud to low and vice versa and it comes through different speakers as well. It is SO ANNOYING that I can’t listen to my favorite radio stations at all. You do have the option to turn off “HD” and only play analog, but when you do that you don’t get sound from the 12 speakers that they brag about so much. So what’s the point of that many speakers if you can’t get them to play the sound??? Sorry Acura, but my 12 year Toyota Yaris had better radio sound than this. - The lane departure feature entails an orange light that pops up on the dash. How exactly is a “light” supposed to effectively get the driver’s attention if they “depart the lane” due to a distraction? Have they not considered adding an option for a sound? Yes, you shouldn’t expect a car to replace driver’s common sense, but a light certainly doesn’t “assist” with anything. - The car did not come with all weather mats and the Acura ones suck. I had to buy Weathertechs, I also had to buy a rubber mat for the trunk, etc. How do you pay mid 40’s for a car and don’t get basic mats? My best friend purchased an Outback a month before I purchased my car and for a car that was two thirds of the price of mine, she got EVERYTHING included – rubber mats, retractable trunk cover, etc. I’d rather pay more and get it all instead of feeling nickled and dimed. - Remote start did not come manufacturer installed and you have to order it separately OR you can pay an arm and a leg for a useless app. Why? Again, if the car was in the $20-$30 K range that’s fine, but these cars are not cheap. - Infotainment system is HORRENDOUS – trying to write with your finger or type is a nightmare. I hate everything about the infotainment system and I will leave it at that. - You can’t lift your wipers. - I don’t care as much about the mileage because I bought the car for the performance and style, but I wanted to point out that the “mileage” that was published for this car was pulled out of thin air … 19 mpg has been my max. So here is a list of the things that I have taken my car in for and will be taking it in again this week: 1) Infotainment system not working – I would get the blue disclaimer screen that would stay on at all times even when I stopped and locked the car. My husband had to pull a fuse so my battery doesn’t die overnight. I have also had the infotainment screen go completely blank for days. I’ve taken my car in twice for this issue and they still don’t have a permanent fix. The Service Manager even joked and told me that if it happens again at least I know which fuse to pull. Excuse me, I did not pay an arm and a leg for a car to pull a fuse at 1,500 miles, this is not what I signed up for. 2) Auto stop/start – after I picked up my car from the dealer when I took it in for the screen issues, I now have and hear this loud awful clunky sound when the car re-starts. In addition, the auto stop/start engages whenever it feels like it. I took the car back to the dealer, but they couldn’t reproduce the sound at that time so I’m stuck driving a car that makes this loud noise when the auto stop disengages. 3) Break sound – my car now makes this awful break noise when I release the breaks after coming to a full stop. Once again I have no ideas why and how this is happening so I have to take the car in again. Story of my life … I somehow have this awful feeling that this will be the story of my Acura car ownership. For Acura’s sake I hope the rest of the owners have better experience than mine.
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Very nice SUV.
Irvguy50, 03/04/2019
2019 Acura RDX A-Spec 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
So I've only had my 2019 Rdx Aspec a week now. Not in l love with the road departure mitigation system. Dont like my steering wheel shaking. Also, the automatic stop/start engine. Not a fan! My thinking is what if the engine doesnt start at an intersection. Then I'm left stranded. Also, this has to cause wear and tear on the starter. So, last but not least I had the lane keeping assist off and I felt like there was play in the steering. I had a hard time holding it in the road on the highway doing 70. Not sure what this was all about. May have to reach out to the dealership on this one if it keeps up. Also, the sports+ mode seems.like it revs up the engine to 3k rpm. Feels like it's not shifting when it should. Kind if stresses me out for something I've paid 45k for. Positves: the body style is spot on. I have the white & black. It really reminds me off a Evoque. The interior- love it. The look is awesome and the dual moon roof.. love it!! I hope these issues subside within a few weeks. Thought Acura would have done their home work better before releasing this vehicle. We also have a 2018 Rdx tech pkg and I love that vehicle..
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Horrible
Adrienne, 08/03/2019
updated 02/10/2020
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
Alert for anyone.. The technology package in the 2019 RDX is defective Navigation freezes, dosn’t slways work, & directions are inaccurate/some places don’t exist ... & radio issues as well, such as not turning off even after car is turned off! ACURA IS AWARE OF THIS! but is continuing to sell this to customers without informing them! THERE IS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEMS! & Acura refuses to do right by customers! * I was stranded in a strange neighborhood very late at night alone,.. navigation stopped working,.. and radio was on and would not go off. I had to get out of vehicle to make a phone call to try and figure out where I was/ and needed to go while walking around trying to find street signs. Have had navigation worked on many times! THERE IS NO PERMANANT FIX!
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