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A brand new 2021 RDX A-spec Brake system failure

Harry, 08/08/2021
2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/A-Spec Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
18 of 29 people found this review helpful

I recently bought a brand new 2021 RDX A-spec in blue color. I loved this car very much at the beginning, but it only last for a week. I got my car a week ago, and drive it less than a week. The car is already showed the brake system failure and disable my the road assistance features. I am totally disappointed their quality at all. I am so regret to trade in my Subaru forest for this shitty car. I have a confidence of Acura in the past, but this faith is crumbling now.

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1 out of 5 stars

Spend the extra cash upfront

Daniel , 06/03/2021
2021 Acura RDX 4dr SUV w/A-Spec Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
31 of 53 people found this review helpful

The Acura RDX is a half-baked product. I had a 2020 RDX that had many issues with its infotainment system. The system would crackle and pop when using Apple CarPlay–so much so that I stopped using CarPlay altogether because it was so distracting. This issue traveled to the 2021 Acura RDX models as well, but my dealership (and even Acura corporate) pretended like they could not replicate the issue after having the car for a few days. The second I left the dealership with iPhone connected, CarPlay froze and then crackled and popped. Garbage. Also, my 21 RDX stalled out when I was trying to pass a truck at 80mph. Again, the dealer and corporate said they "could not replicate the issue" and passed the keys right back to me. This is a serious safety issue, and one that others appear to be having as well. Search any of the many Acura car forums and other 20 and 21 RDX owners are having similar transmission slip/stalling issues. This is extremely unsafe and yet, Acura claims to have no idea what is happening. I have had my vehicle back for a few weeks now and the transmission has slipped twice. So, my advice is to save up a bit more money and go for the Germans if you really want a small crossover SUV. Many, many people gripe about the upfront costs and maintenance costs of the Germans, but check Consumer Reports ratings any day and they are quite favorable towards the Germans these days. Don't waste time on this dying, unreliable brand that is nothing more than a warmed over Honda with a different badge and even worse reliability.

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4 out of 5 stars

Infortaiment issue

Max Li, 11/03/2020
2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful

I got an 2021 RDX tech package this September. I used to complained the weather strapping felt of from the tailgate, but it turned out to be the extra foam came off. The dealership took care of it nicely and returned it back. But after a month, the infortainment system was suddenly down for no reason. After several attempts to restart the car, it's back.

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5 out of 5 stars

Rdx is One of the best vehicles I have driven

Angel, 10/02/2020
2021 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
12 of 20 people found this review helpful

One of the best vehicles I have driven The driving modes on it

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4 out of 5 stars

So far so good

Mark Westhausser, 02/24/2024
updated 08/27/2024
2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/A-Spec Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Coming from a Honda CRV the Acura is far ahead in comparison. It’s way more powerful, comfortable, and plush. I bought my 2021 as a CPO and have been very happy. I’m currently getting 23.2 MPG which is great. No major gripes but I would recommend buying tech or advance, I have a base SH-AWD. All in all would highly recommend.

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