Crack in rear panel in 2020 RDX
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Crack in rear panel in 2020 RDX
We been hearing a noise when pulling into our driveway at a slight angle from the street when we go over a rain gutter that runs past the driveway. It's a decent bumping sound like something is moving around in the back storage space -- but nothing seems to be doing so. I was looking closely at the back of the car the other day and noticed that there is a hairlline crack to the right side -- from the top of the bumber down maybe 6 inches or so. I'm assuming that the noise I'm hearing when the body flexes a bit going over the gulley. I don't see any evidence that the car was hit (parking lot?). I assume a "fender bender" is the only explanation, but just wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar, and if this might be some sort of defect. (Again, I doubt it, but you never know. I bet it will not be cheap to replace that rear panel.)
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It's the panoramic sunroof. It's an extremely common issue ... heck, perhaps it might simply be a standard feature. I lubricated mine with some 3-in-One Silicone oil down in the frame (squirted it down past the rubber seals) and it's remedied the issue since I did it back in April. The damn thing would click and rattle even going down fairly smooth roads. I was about ready to burn the goddamn car to the ground. I guess Acura doesn't believe in lubricating them from the factory. Oddly enough, got the idea from a Porsche service YouTuber that did it as part of a major service on a Macan.
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As for your crack, perhaps you inadvertently bumped into it while loading or dropped something rather heavy into the cargo area and it cracked? Or somebody bumped you in the parking lot and then left?
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2020 RDX White/Espresso
I’m having a hard time visualizing where this crack is - is it a trim piece? It looks minor but I’d wonder what caused it. If you can get under it and see what might have caused it, that might give you peace of mind…or reveal a bigger problem.
As to the noise, yes that sounds like sunroof creak which is common.
As to the noise, yes that sounds like sunroof creak which is common.
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