Normal Front Bumper Panel Separation?
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justnspace (08-06-2020)
#4
the front plastic bumper is held in with screws and clips. it is very common to see that separation from an impact. an impact will tear the plastic mounting points, making it impossible to line back up...because the plastic hole has been torn or wallered out.
but since we cant see the mounting points to check if it's been torn, maybe..maybe it can be saved. the front bumper needs to come off to inspect mounting points. then if nothing is torn, placed back on the car, hopefully adjusting it correctly.
but since we cant see the mounting points to check if it's been torn, maybe..maybe it can be saved. the front bumper needs to come off to inspect mounting points. then if nothing is torn, placed back on the car, hopefully adjusting it correctly.
Last edited by justnspace; 08-06-2020 at 09:06 PM.
#6
Same issue
I was just going to make similar post. I have the same issue the front bumper seem to be loose and can see gap. I have not hit anything and I've had this gap for awhile but it seems more noticeable now. I will post pictures tomorrow during day light.
#9
Yeah i have this on my car. I will have to contact dealer and see if they can remove and reinstall the bumper. I can even see from the top view that its not flushed to the fender. One end if pushed out and other end is flushed to fender.
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justnspace (08-06-2020)
#10
I got the same gap on front bumper. Will keep an eye out if the gap get bigger and call the dealer. This is a form & fit issue from the factory. I had these issues with the doors panel alignment and trim panel issue at delivery which the dealer fixed. The fit was still not perfect. It seems quality control is poor on the new RDX. My Accord has better build quality.
#11
I got the same gap on front bumper. Will keep an eye out if the gap get bigger and call the dealer. This is a form & fit issue from the factory. I had these issues with the doors panel alignment and trim panel issue at delivery which the dealer fixed. The fit was still not perfect. It seems quality control is poor on the new RDX. My Accord has better build quality.
#12
#13
the bumper isnt inserted into the mount correctly. it just slips into a crevice
#14
Hi all, went to the dealer today. We looked at new RDXs on the lot and all of them had this level of separation more or less. Maybe something to monitor over time. Btw, my old accord doesn't have this issue either lol
#15
RDX and maybe all new Acura cars do not have very precise panel gaps throughout the car. If I look closely on my car, I have different width in gaps for rear tail gate. Its just sloppy precision if you ask me. Its pretty common.
#16
It is not terrible, but no where close to perfect or consistent.
#19
Your comment about seeing more like this reminds me of my off center steering wheel issue. I test drove two different cars before buying and both had the same off-center steering wheel. For me to go 2/2 likely meant there were a bunch that had this problem around the time I was buying. Maybe Acura has these limited run assembly problems and leaves them for the dealer to catch?
#20
You need to stop looking closely, the precision is not very high. If it looks good from distance, stop examining it with a microscope.
if you want some high precision, maybe need 80k Mercedes , unfortunately many cars dont have precise panel alignment.
if you want some high precision, maybe need 80k Mercedes , unfortunately many cars dont have precise panel alignment.
#21
Doors have variances in their several mounting points. Even the striker and latch can impact alignment. But the molded pieces should join together consistently -- if all is as it should be. This looks like a molding/assembly issue.
#22
My door panel gap consistency is good, if not perfect. But I think there's something odd about what the OP has going on.
Doors have variances in their several mounting points. Even the striker and latch can impact alignment. But the molded pieces should join together consistently -- if all is as it should be. This looks like a molding/assembly issue.
Doors have variances in their several mounting points. Even the striker and latch can impact alignment. But the molded pieces should join together consistently -- if all is as it should be. This looks like a molding/assembly issue.
#23
I just did a wash and sealant on my car so I got very intimate with the panels and gaps. My '20 A-Spec looks nothing like the gaps that OP has presented. The panel gaps are minimal and you certainly can't see the slots like you can in the pics. The car has a little over 10k miles. Are you sure you didn't bump into anything? This is also why I park far away in parking lots and avoid street parking. People are inconsiderate. They'll use your bumper to park and it'll cause things like this without you knowing until you inspect it more closely later on.
#24
... Are you sure you didn't bump into anything? This is also why I park far away in parking lots and avoid street parking. People are inconsiderate. They'll use your bumper to park and it'll cause things like this without you knowing until you inspect it more closely later on.
Was the bumper panel inspected closely for scuffing that might indicate a low speed tap? It wouldn't take much.
BTW, I'm old enough to remember when cars had actual bumpers. I think that term has long been antiquated when talking about most cars. Even the bumpers on many non-commercial trucks are often crumpled as a result of any bumping. We should just call them what they really are: the deductible.
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#26
Hi I went to a different dealership today. Nope I have not hit anything nor has anything hit me. The service specialist told me the same thing as the other one did... this is a characteristic of the car. Here are some pics I took of brand new RDXs.
#29
not a characteristic of the car...bumper isnt inserted correctly into headlight housing..
wish someone was brave enough to fix this per my suggestion of completely removing bumper and reinstalling it..
I can take a pic of my 2006 TL with the same separation, however, I'm the one that didnt insert it correctly, or must have bumped into something.
wish someone was brave enough to fix this per my suggestion of completely removing bumper and reinstalling it..
I can take a pic of my 2006 TL with the same separation, however, I'm the one that didnt insert it correctly, or must have bumped into something.
#31
Instead of documenting the cars that look like this, I would collect images of those that look properly aligned and use that as a target when talking to the service people. Being a "characteristic" doesn't make it normal.
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JB in AZ (08-11-2020)
#32
People that take new car delivery rarely take time to examine such details. Nobody expects it.
and they are partially right, the panel alignment is inconsistent on half of the RDX. Its a sloppy manufacturing process that is considered “normal”.
and they are partially right, the panel alignment is inconsistent on half of the RDX. Its a sloppy manufacturing process that is considered “normal”.
#34
Yours looks pretty good! I live in the southwest where it's 100+ degrees so I wonder if that has something to do with it given we are talking about plastic material. Anyways on my next oil change I'll be asking them to look into this further.
#35
And here is a shot from my 2019 Advance. (Other side looks the same): EDIT I also live in the SW (AZ) and it has been over 100 here almost forever, with no letup in sight! Heat should not be an issue. I am certain that yours can be adjusted.
Last edited by JB in AZ; 08-11-2020 at 11:04 AM.
#36
I get it that yours look good, but there are many, I dont know, 30-40% that have noticeable variances.
My rear tailgate has a slightly wider gap on one side,
so I went to dealer lot looking at new RDXs, from 10 cars I looked at had the same kind of thing going. Its pretty sloppy.
My rear tailgate has a slightly wider gap on one side,
so I went to dealer lot looking at new RDXs, from 10 cars I looked at had the same kind of thing going. Its pretty sloppy.
#37
I get it that yours look good, but there are many, I dont know, 30-40% that have noticeable variances.
My rear tailgate has a slightly wider gap on one side,
so I went to dealer lot looking at new RDXs, from 10 cars I looked at had the same kind of thing going. Its pretty sloppy.
My rear tailgate has a slightly wider gap on one side,
so I went to dealer lot looking at new RDXs, from 10 cars I looked at had the same kind of thing going. Its pretty sloppy.
#38
I get it that yours look good, but there are many, I dont know, 30-40% that have noticeable variances.
My rear tailgate has a slightly wider gap on one side,
so I went to dealer lot looking at new RDXs, from 10 cars I looked at had the same kind of thing going. Its pretty sloppy.
My rear tailgate has a slightly wider gap on one side,
so I went to dealer lot looking at new RDXs, from 10 cars I looked at had the same kind of thing going. Its pretty sloppy.
#39
I see this as something other than just the normal variances seen on door panels -- even with other RDXs. Many of the pics here look like like the panel is not installed properly. We can see clips that are not engaged. Sloppy for sure, but likely easily corrected if the dealer service people can be bothered to do their job.
#40
It's been over 100 where I live recently and I just noticed a gap on mine. I suspect the heat causes it to warp and/or expand.