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2008 Acura RDX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 6, 201919V182000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V182000
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| Feb 3, 201616V061000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V061000
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| Aug 13, 200707V358000 | Equipment: other labelsSOME CERTIFICATION LABELS MAY NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED TIRE AND RIM SIZE INFORMATION. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V358000
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Owner complaints by component33
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 20 | 61 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 9 |
| Power train | 2 | 6 |
| Wheels | 2 | 6 |
| Structure | 2 | 6 |
| Tires | 2 | 6 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“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…”
- Air bags
“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.”
- Engine
“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…”
Other Acura RDX model years
- 20122 recalls15 complaints
- 20112 recalls16 complaints
- 20102 recalls22 complaints
- 20092 recalls15 complaints
- 20083 recalls33 complaints
- 20072 recalls53 complaints
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2008 Acura RDX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Acura RDX have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Acura RDX. The most recent, 19V182000 (reported March 6, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2008 Acura RDX recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Acura RDX?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 33 filed with NHTSA (61%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Acura RDX?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.
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