Recalls ·2008 Acura RDX 4WD

2008 Acura RDX 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Acura RDX 4WD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 33 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 10 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints33
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 19V182000 · 06 Mar 2019

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.

Remedy: 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 — Inflator moduleCampaign 16V061000 · 03 Feb 2016

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.

Remedy: 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 — LabelsCampaign 07V358000 · 13 Aug 2007

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 33 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags20 · 61%
Electrical system3 · 9%
Structure2 · 6%
Power train2 · 6%
Tires2 · 6%
Wheels2 · 6%
Steering1 · 3%
Seats1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

The entire steering rack needed to be replaced due to premature worn seals. This of course is not under warranty anymore. Apparently, the same seals are used in the 2004-2008 tl that have a tsb for this (tsb 08-016). *tr

Steering · Nov 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rdx. The contact received a recall repair associated with nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated after the repair was performed. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not…

Air bags · Oct 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

The head restraints on the front seats tilt forward way too much. This causes the people sitting in the front seat, especially the driver, to have to hold their head down while driving. This stresses the muscle in the neck causing fatigue to the neck. This could result in some drivers having accidents and causing…

Seats · Oct 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rdx. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, the driver's side seat belt failed to retract properly after being unbuckled. In addition, the speedometer failed to properly display an accurate speed rate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable…

Electrical system · Nov 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.