repaired · 2020 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
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…
2007 Acura RDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 53 owner complaints about the 2007 Acura RDX, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-182 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 4, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Acura RDX has problems
53 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
7Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic
4Engine
3Visibility/wiper
3Equipment
2Power train
2Seat belts
1411 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 22 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 14 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 Acura RDX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other RDX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RDX median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Acura RDX safety ratings
2007 Acura RDX 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What RDX owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
NMERO DE RETIRO DEL FABRICANTEJY2 NMERO DE RETIRADA DE NHTSA16V-061 ESTADO DE RECUPERACINRECORDAR INCOMPLETO NMERO DE RETIRO DEL FABRICANTEP29 NMERO DE RETIRADA DE NHTSA06E-096 ESTADO DE RECUPERACINRECORDAR INCOMPLETO
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT…
TAKATA RECALL. I AM 71 YEARS OLD AND HAVE ONLY ONE CAR. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THERE WOULD BE AN ACCIDENT (I DRIVE RARELY (LESS THAN 5000 MILES A YEAR) AND CAREFULLY (NO MOVING VIOLATIONS OR ACCIDENTS IN DECADES) I WOULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. WHEN WILL MY CAR AIR BAGS BE REPLACED. *TR
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