The back windshield has cracked on two occasions in the span of six months.
2019 Acura RDX: windshield cracks
5 of the 442 complaints about the 2019 Acura RDX describe windshield cracks.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 25 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield cracks by model year
- 20221
- 20205
- 20195
What owners say
The rear windshield spontaneously cracked. There was nothing wrong with the vehicle and no physical damage was done. The car was started with remote start and the rear windshield defroster turned out. After approaching the vehicle and opening the trunk, pieces of the window began to fall as it was shattered. Small vibrations made the window continue to crumble until nothing was left in the back. This has been reported to Acura who will not cover the issue even though there is a service Bulletin 22-014 stating there is a defect. Acura has stated the vehicle is not covered even though the issue is for all VINs.
The rear windshield spontaneously cracked/shattered while the car was parked. Had to drive home with a broken windshield and it continued to crack. No warnings or indications that this would happen.
Windshield chips and cracks easily from minor road debris. My 2019 Acura RDX Advanced with approximately 22,000 miles has needed to have the windshield replaced 3 times since purchasing (fourth windshield since buying). The latest replacement lasted less than a week before cracking again. These cracks hinder the structure of the windshield, can obscure view, or refract light; limiting driver visibility and affecting the safety system. Seemingly minor strikes from road debris cause stellate chips and cracks 3-4 inches long that cannot be repaired; requiring complete replacement of the windshield and realigning of camera/radar safety systems. The windshield was replaced by professional service (Acura referral) service center using Acura replacement glass. Based only on my personal experience with other cars, this seems a too common event that is likely the result of a manufacturing defect or design flaw. Speaking with the tech at the service center, he said this is a common problem for this vehicle but could not point to any official reports or references.
Windshield chips, scratches, cracks very easily. Once a chip occurs, windshield crack(s) expand significantly in just hours/days. This causes obvious driver interference of visibility. Have had to replace 4 windshields professionally in 40k miles at 18 months from purchase.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- The client notices loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to a...
- The client may notice a loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to a...
- The rear windshield glass is shattered or broken with no external impact due to an incorrect specification...
- The rear windshield glass is shattered or broken with no external impact
- Tech Line Article
- The rear windshield glass is shattered or broken with no external impact
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2019 Acura RDX windshield crack
Is windshield cracks a common problem on the 2019 Acura RDX?
5 of 442 owner complaints about the 2019 Acura RDX (1%) mention windshield cracks. The model year with the most reports is 2019.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Acura RDX?
There are 0 recalls and 25 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2019 Acura RDX
Check engine light 49Loss of power 36Won't shift 32Stalling 20Fuel pump 15Sunroof shattered 11Grinding brakes 9Wipers 9Adaptive cruise 8Screen failure 7Overheating 6Warning lights 6Backup camera 5Jerking 5Power steering loss 5
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