2017 Acura RDX Brakes Problems

I was at a stop light, car was stopped, the electronics on the vehicle looked like it went through a reboot, A/C blower fluctuated (turned off then back on), all displays went out and restarted like it does when you start the car. When the traffic light turned green, and I stepped on the gas, the car shuddered and hesitated, like the transmission, ABS and traction control were all going haywire. Then the car drove fine. As long as I do not slow down too much or stop. Once I got home and had to back up into the garage, it went through that haywire cycle again. This was the 3rd time this has happened on this car. But after I shut off the engine, wait a little while and start it again, symptom seems to go away, until it decides to happen again. I have had this car since July of 2024, and since that time, I have had this happen to me 3 times and 2 times to my wife. I have read on the net and one of the possibilities talked about if the ABS control unit, where soldered wires seems to be melting off of the circuit boards and causing intermittent connection, therefore exhibiting erratic behavior. There are even services on eBay where you can send in your whole ABS unit and they will open them up, clean and re-solder the wires. This seems to be scary and concerning from a safety perspective. Please investigate the issue for us who are affected. It is not just my year model car, but it includes Honda branded and different Acura and Honda model cars too. Thank you.

NHTSA ID

11675782

Incident

May 15, 2025

The rear brakes squeal as though they are constantly on, brake pads (rear) have not gone down from 4-5 mm in over 10 months whole front pads have been replaced twice and rotors once within the same time period. The constant squealing has shown to overheat the brake system, which in turn overheats the transmission/transfer casing, causing the AT HOT warning light to engage temporarily at high speeds (over 60mph only) as well as minor transmission leaks. Seized calipers have been determined by an Acura dealership service mechanic to be the cause of these issues, and has said it is a common problem. This needs to be recalled if it’s so common.

NHTSA ID

11589269

Incident

Mar 22, 2024

The brakes failed at 17,649 and all brakes needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ID

11555749

Incident

Sep 21, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING, THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET TO 25 MPH, WHEN SHE DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT THE STOPLIGHT, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND, WHICH RESULTED IN HER VEHICLE REAR-ENDING SIX OTHER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED AS THE CONTACT AND HER HUSBAND WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR THE INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED ONE OF THE DRIVER, WAS ALSO TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT SHE WAS UNCERTAIN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT AND THE CONTACT DEEMED THE VEHICLE TOTALED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REVIEWING THE VEHICLE'S MANUAL, SHE LEARNED THAT THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL HAS LIMITED BRAKING CAPABILITIES AND WOULD AUTOMATICALLY CANCEL IF THE SPEED DROPS BELOW 22 MPH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. *DT

NHTSA ID

11413566

Incident

Apr 16, 2021

Mileage

18,000 mi

WHILE USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SLAM ON THE BRAKES WITHOUT REASON. THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS ON HIGHWAY WHERE VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BRAKE REDUCING SPEED DRAMATICALLY. VEHICLE WILL GO FROM 70MPH TO 55 MPH IN A FEW SECONDS CAUSING THE VEHICLES BEHIND TO HAVE TO BRAKE FAST TO AVOID COLLISION. ACURA HAS WORKED ON VEHICLE 4 TIMES AND CLAIMS THEY CANNOT FIX THE SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD TO HOLD MY FOOT OVER THE ACCELERATOR TO INCREASE SPEED WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE VERY AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT OFFERED NO CORRECTION FOR THIS UNSAFE CONDITION. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 100 TIMES. VEHICLE IS 4 YEARS OLD WITH 7,000 MILES.

NHTSA ID

11396930

Incident

Feb 2, 2021

Mileage

6,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM ON AND CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE VEHICLE WOULD UNEXPECTEDLY BRAKE FOR NO REASON. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. WITH LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM ON AND CRUISE CONTROL OFF, THE VEHICLE WOULD OCCASIONALLY GIVE A "BRAKE NOW" WARNING FOR NO REASON. DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE ISSUE HAS BEEN CORRECTED BUT IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS IS CORRECT.

NHTSA ID

11202874

Incident

Feb 1, 2019

Mileage

3,000 mi

SEVERE PULSATION OF BRAKING SYSTEM AFTER ONLY 6000 MILES. DEALER RESURFACED WARPED REAR ROTORS. AT 10080 MILES THE SAME PROBLEM HAS COME BACK AND CAR IS BEING REPAIRED AGAIN.

NHTSA ID

11123780

Incident

Aug 31, 2018

I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND I WANTED TO SLOW MY CAR DOWN BECAUSE I WAS APPROACHING A CONSTRUCTION AREA. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE BREAK PEDAL WENT RIGHT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THIS TOTAL BREAK FAILURE DID NOT ALLOW ME TO STOP MY CAR.

NHTSA ID

11096578

Incident

May 1, 2018

Mileage

13,500 mi

BRAKES LOCKING CAR WOULD NOT STOP

NHTSA ID

11079479

Incident

Jan 30, 2018

Mileage

10,000 mi

BRAKE NOISE: BRAKES MAKE A LOUD THUMPING/KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I STEP OFF THE BRAKE TO START CRAWLING FROM A COMPLETE STOP IN 'DRIVE' MODE (I.E. AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN). HERE ARE VIDEOS WHICH DEMONSTRATE THIS. THIS HAPPENS VERY FREQUENTLY AND IS LOUD. AND IN RARE OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES MAKE A SQUEALING NOISE. OVERALL, THE BRAKES ARE WORKING (E.G. I CAN USE THEM TO STOP FINE) BUT THESE ISSUES ARE FREQUENT ENOUGH THAT IT'S CONCERNING, IRRITATING AND REALLY, JUST COMPLETELY EMBARRASSING TO DRIVE WITH SUCH A HIGH-END BRAND. PLEASE SEE THE VIDEOS BELOW WHICH HIGHLIGHT THESE NOISES. I NOTICED IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN I'M SHIFTING AROUND FROM PARK/REVERSE/DRIVE WHEN I'M THE PARKING LOT (SOUNDS LIKE THE CAR IS REGURGITATING). AGAIN, THIS IS VERY CONCERNING (I.E. IS THE BRAKE GOING TO GIVE OUT SOME TIME WITHOUT ME KNOWING), ANNOYING TO HEAR/FEEL, AND QUITE EMBARRASSING AS MY PASSENGERS AS WELL AS FOLKS OUTSIDE MY CAR CAN HEAR IT. I FEEL IT'S UNACCEPTABLE FOR SUCH A NEW CAR. ANY SUGGESTIONS​ ON WHAT I SHOULD DO? HAS ANYTHING COME BACK FROM SERVICE BULLETINS OR THE ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA? I NOTICED SOME TSB'S RELATED TO THE BRAKES. (1) BRAKE NOISE - MARCH 5TH: HTTPS://GOO.GL/PHOTOS/CM1Q4BFYBJNKBSXU9 (2) BRAKE NOISE - MARCH 6TH: HTTPS://GOO.GL/PHOTOS/CC5GLRDQ1VHBTWNI7

NHTSA ID

11035918

Incident

Dec 12, 2016

Mileage

100 mi

VEHICLE SHAKES AT HIGH SPEED WHEN THE BREAK IS APPLIED. CAUSE BY ROTOR WARPING. THE DEAL HAD RE-SURFACE THE ROTOR AND REPLACED BREAK PAD ONE ALREADY. BUT IT STILL DOES SAME THING.

NHTSA ID

11013459

Incident

Jul 1, 2017

Mileage

9,146 mi