2020 Acura RDX power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Acura RDX — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transfer case is leaking. Then the engine overheated. Confirmed and inspected by the dealer. No warnings prior to the incident.”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“Powertrain failed in 2020 Acura RDX Tech Pkg AWD. Only 2 weeks after the 6 year warranty expired on the vehicle the powertrain failed and set off the check engine light. Dealer service department found an excessive amount of shavings in the plug. The vehicle only had 41,345 miles on it before…”
filed Apr 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other RDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 RDX | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 RDX | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 RDX | 13 | 12% |
| 2019 RDX | 37 | 8% |
| 2018 RDX | 12 | 16% |
| 2017 RDX | 22 | 29% |
| 2016 RDX | 9 | 23% |
| 2015 RDX | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 RDX | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 RDX | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 RDX | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 RDX | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Acura RDX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.