My wife and I have been loyal drivers of Honda/Acura vehicles for years. We purchased our 2019 RDX in June of 2018, just a few weeks after its initial roll-out. We spent months in advance researching and contemplating this purchase, comparing the RDX against other vehicles, etc. Apple CarPlay was one of the major features that attracted us to this newer model. From the first day, we had issues with the infotainment system, particularly with the CarPlay. The system frequently froze-up, or the CarPlay feature did not function. This is a defect with the car/ interface with the advertised technology which is a distraction and nuisance to safely operating the vehicle. Our dealer was for the most-part, very diligent in trying to resolve the issue, including replacing the whole infotainment system. None of this improved the situation. Upgrades were uploaded, new phones (and Apple cords) were purchased to no avail.. A case was opened with Acura. My wife has sent several letters to Acura without written response. We received a call from a customer service representative who essentially told us that it is not a Acura problem, that we didn't do enough research in advance of our purchase, and that Acura considered the case closed. We have contacted the attorney general's office.
The general manager from our dealership has been trying to help us resolve the issue. He has graciously delivered the same exact car as the one we own (dealership loaner), which my wife has been driving now for 10 days now. The infotainment system operates essentially flawlessly. CarPlay, Waze, etc. all are functional. So, how is this not a vehicle problem? Unfortunately, the dealership cannot do an even-swap at 'zero net-cost' to us, and this would cost us some $2000+. This after we had paid full-price for the vehicle in 2018. So- how is it that Acura/Honda are not stepping up to the plate to solve this? How is it that other manufacturers vehicles do not have this issue? We're very disappointed in the response (or lack thereof) from Acura/ Honda.
Curious if anyone else has had affirmative response from Acura on this issue?
It looks like I will need to replace the deteriorating sunroof seal proactively before it starts to leak. Ive found the part available from Acura (70205) however a video or some details on removing the glass and replacing the seal are eluding me. My searches here turn up nothing. Anyone have the procedure or a reference for me?
I received a notification on my RDX that there was an Update on 9/1/2019. It reported on the screen that it would take about 20 minutes. After the update (over WiFi) the only thing that I noticed was that all of my favorites were gone. I tried to re-enter them, but there was an error message that indicated that the favorite already existed, though other than the Home, nothing showing.
I had high hopes that Android Auto was installed, but I can’t see anything.
So far I have not been able to tell that anything was changed other than the favorites were missing. I called the dealership for information and they were of no help.
My RDX was built 4/2019.
This is the first update that I’m aware of.
After a painful registration process with calls and emails to Acura tech support, I was able to login and use the app.
Sadly there is no remote start, lower/rise windows, turn on HVAC, etc. Other than seeing the tire pressure and fuel level there is not much to it.
The weird thing is that after a few months you need to pay for the use of the app. What is the point? Am I missing something?
The latest system update has broken something else. Unable to store any favorite in navigation other then Home. Repeated attempts give the message that the favorite already exists even when nothing is visible or can be selected.
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I had a seizure last night and crashed my car thru 3 peoples yards, 2 mail boxes, cable box, and ended up in someones garage. My car is totaled and im screwed because im not getting any cash for my car with my insurance. So I need to figure out the best way I can get the most money for it will be. Im not sure what junk yards would give me for a Type S but im sure its not much. Im wondering whats going to be the best thing sell it or just wait it out and just sell whatever I can for it and then junk it after? I have RV6 HFs, RV6 J-pipe, and XL8 exhaust system im going to take off and sell for sure but what does everyone think I should do. The car still starts up and didnt get damaged at all.
I'm really enjoying my MDX hybrid. I'm thinking the tires look a little narrow and thinking about changing them out with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 in the 265/45-20 size. I was hoping to achieve a more aggressive look and better handling. Has anyone upgraded the tires to this size while retaining the 8" wide OEM wheel? The MDX that come standard with this size use the 8.5" wheel.
Are there any 2020 RDX owners that are experiencing any Intotainment system problems or not on this forum? If so and you do not have any issues it would be great if you would go to settings and provide the hardware version of your system which would be very helpful. Thanks!
My 17 year old had been driving my 2006 Avalanche. The AV was a fantastic vehicle and had accumulated over 185000 miles. I drove it for the first 16000, then handed it over to my older son. I drove a VW Jetta TDI for a few years then bought a Malibu Hybrid. A truck with 12 MPG was getting old. So, after doing some work on the truck, it finally was needing a ton of work. Also, I was still paying $100 per week in gas. So, I decided to sell it. Did so, and used some of the cash to get a smaller car. After driving a few Camry cars, a Calica, and a Prelude, we happened upon a well-maintained 2001 CL Type S with only 150000 miles. My son fell instantly for it. Timing belt was done last month, along with oil change, smog, and transmission fluid. Though it is front wheel drive it is a nice car. I've always been a fan of Honda, and even owned a 2005 Saturn Vue with the Honda 3.5 V6, which was a rocket.
So, I'll be here asking questions and finding out what needs to be done. First on our list is an extra set of keys. I ordered new key fobs on ebay but am finding out these cars have immobilizers in the keys. A programmer seems to be $400 so I'll have to find a dealer to take my money.
SELLING EVERYTHING!! Totaled my TL and looking to part it out. The engine still runs and did not get hit. I have a AEM cold air intake, XLR8 V2 J-Pipe, XLR8 exhaust, and RV6 V3 HFs and pretty much everything else is stock. I hate to see it go but im not getting anything for it thru insurance. Will sell any part of the car that is not damaged just ask.
Problem: I have a 2019 RDX Advance that has a rear spoiler issue. The clips on the passenger side comes undone, and spoiler starts to hang on the passenger side. I took my RDX to the dealer about 3 weeks ago, and they replaced the clips, but the issue has appeared again. Anyone else had this problem?
I have a 2006 acura TLV Tech automatic the car was running smooth 0 problems I slow down on the freeway to do something and I sped up to get my regular speed up to 65 miles per hour on my trip after I did that my car slowly started losing power the check engine night popped on Triangle light turned on and the VSA light is on as well when I pushed the button for the VSA nothing happens even if I hold itI've already unplug the battery for a full day and reconnected it lights are still there I've looked for open hoses or anything everything looks clear nothing looks badd I popped in my OBB to scanner and I got a couple Codess p2101 p2176 pd p2101pd p2277pd I looked them all up But I don't think any of these Coats could be the problem the car still drives but it won't go past 30 miles per hour if I go uphill will start slowing down but it will maintain 25 to 30 miles per hour Has anyone had this problem before or if you have a YouTube video please drop it in here please
If no one ever brings it up, Acura will never improve it.
Why on earth they included the word "Minimal" in big bold letters on a page that is intended to be blank is beyond me. This is poor design execution. Acura should have just left it blank.
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Reason for selling: too many cars and not enough time to work on them
I am, the third owner, although it passed back and forth between the ex and I, so a carfax might show 4.
Title is clean and in hand
Mechanically sound, but will need a timing belt and valve cover gaskets, as it has a very minor oil leak. Clear coat is coming off the hood and the trunk, and a little along the doors where they meet the bottom of the windows. Electrically, the navigation is acting up, says it doesn't recognize the disk, wiper sprayers don't work, but the wipers do, mirrors aren't moving, a few other things. Engine runs great, clutch, master cylinder and CV axles all done between 160 and 166k miles with documentation. New battery because it has mostly been sitting the last year, I usually take it out for a 20 mile drive every other weekend.. Enkei original A-Spec 18" rims and decent tires. As a special bonus, you will find that it has the practically brand new leather shift knob from my dearly departed 2007 TL-S. Owned and maintained since 2011. Florida car until 2016 so no under body rust. Interior, headliner is starting to drop, dash is cracked pretty badly and a few small cracks on the seats. Very decent car for the price, but needs a little work to be a really good car. I bought this car back from my ex last year. I did most of the routine maintenance while she had it, but it did suffer cosmetically during those years. But as you can see from the pictures, it still looks pretty good. I was going to fix it up, but I have too many cars (selling a 86 Saab 900 Turbo too!), and not enough time or motivation anymore.
Any questions, please feel free to ask.
I don't need to sell, but I am ready for it to be gone, so I am open to offers and someone might get a smoking deal!
Thanks for looking.
First Acura. 2012 tsx wagon
Just traded in my 8th gen si for this tsx wagon. Lovin the car so far, any tips or advice about the car greatly appreciated as Im not finding much about it online. Has 102k and my first service is going to be trans fluid. Glad to be part of this community.
