2019 RDX Suspension Travel Noise - Front Left
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2019 RDX Suspension Travel Noise - Front Left
Vehicle: 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD with Technology Package
Miles: Approx. 1000
We noticed front end "suspension travel noise" going over speed bumps at approx. 7 miles per hour. The dealer replaced faulty (noisy) left front strut - the noise has not changed. The dealer stated that this noise is normal for this vehicle. The noise is similar to the noise an older car would make, sounds like a good lubrication is needed, however the dealer has performed lubrication as well.
We don't believe this is a normal sound this vehicle should make.
Please let me know if your RDX makes any suspension travel noises over speed bumps.
Thank You
Miles: Approx. 1000
We noticed front end "suspension travel noise" going over speed bumps at approx. 7 miles per hour. The dealer replaced faulty (noisy) left front strut - the noise has not changed. The dealer stated that this noise is normal for this vehicle. The noise is similar to the noise an older car would make, sounds like a good lubrication is needed, however the dealer has performed lubrication as well.
We don't believe this is a normal sound this vehicle should make.
Please let me know if your RDX makes any suspension travel noises over speed bumps.
Thank You
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BklynSeen (04-18-2022)
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Vehicle: 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD with Technology Package
Miles: Approx. 1000
We noticed front end "suspension travel noise" going over speed bumps at approx. 7 miles per hour. The dealer replaced faulty (noisy) left front strut - the noise has not changed. The dealer stated that this noise is normal for this vehicle. The noise is similar to the noise an older car would make, sounds like a good lubrication is needed, however the dealer has performed lubrication as well.
We don't believe this is a normal sound this vehicle should make.
Please let me know if your RDX makes any suspension travel noises over speed bumps.
Thank You
Miles: Approx. 1000
We noticed front end "suspension travel noise" going over speed bumps at approx. 7 miles per hour. The dealer replaced faulty (noisy) left front strut - the noise has not changed. The dealer stated that this noise is normal for this vehicle. The noise is similar to the noise an older car would make, sounds like a good lubrication is needed, however the dealer has performed lubrication as well.
We don't believe this is a normal sound this vehicle should make.
Please let me know if your RDX makes any suspension travel noises over speed bumps.
Thank You
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BklynSeen (04-16-2022)
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Thanks for the response, have you discussed the suspension noise with the dealer?
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Vehicle: 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD with Technology Package
Miles: Approx. 1000
We noticed front end "suspension travel noise" going over speed bumps at approx. 7 miles per hour. The dealer replaced faulty (noisy) left front strut - the noise has not changed. The dealer stated that this noise is normal for this vehicle. The noise is similar to the noise an older car would make, sounds like a good lubrication is needed, however the dealer has performed lubrication as well.
We don't believe this is a normal sound this vehicle should make.
Please let me know if your RDX makes any suspension travel noises over speed bumps.
Thank You
Miles: Approx. 1000
We noticed front end "suspension travel noise" going over speed bumps at approx. 7 miles per hour. The dealer replaced faulty (noisy) left front strut - the noise has not changed. The dealer stated that this noise is normal for this vehicle. The noise is similar to the noise an older car would make, sounds like a good lubrication is needed, however the dealer has performed lubrication as well.
We don't believe this is a normal sound this vehicle should make.
Please let me know if your RDX makes any suspension travel noises over speed bumps.
Thank You
Just got it back from the dealer , they say they cant hear it. Also squeeky breaks which they told me is a known problem and a fix is coming out soon. I had 2019 rdx as a loaner Nd it had squeeky breaks too.
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BklynSeen (04-18-2022)
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same here, front drivers side sounds squeaky over speed bumps. Almost like an old bed! Lol
Just got it back from the dealer , they say they cant hear it. Also squeeky breaks which they told me is a known problem and a fix is coming out soon. I had 2019 rdx as a loaner Nd it had squeeky breaks too.
Just got it back from the dealer , they say they cant hear it. Also squeeky breaks which they told me is a known problem and a fix is coming out soon. I had 2019 rdx as a loaner Nd it had squeeky breaks too.
Acura stated that there will be no action taken at this time, currently Acura does not have a Service Bulletin / Recall against this issue.
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BklynSeen (04-18-2022)
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My suspension is also creaky - particularly over speed bumps and in the cold. "Like an old bed" is an apt description. But mine is coming from the rear - possibly just the left hand side. My 10-year-old CRV never made these creaks. Not impressed, but not yet fussed enough to take it to the dealer just for that.
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Burning Brakes
Mine just started today, it’s the coldest day it’s been this year, 15 degrees F, and when I go over a bump it sounds like an old squeaky bed in my front left and sometimes my front right, this freaking blows, it sounds like I’m driving a 1980s Cadillac with blown shocks, being that it has started in cold weather and some reading I have been doing, and from the poster up above saying replacing the strut didn’t work, I think it’s the control arm bushings probably, are other people’s happening in cold weather or all?
Last edited by Dereileak; 12-24-2018 at 08:57 AM.
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Mine just started today, it’s the coldest day it’s been this year, 15 degrees F, and when I go over a bump it sounds like an old squeaky bed in my front left and sometimes my front right, this freaking blows, it sounds like I’m driving a 1980s Cadillac with blown shocks, being that it has started in cold weather and some reading I have been doing, and from the poster up above saying replacing the strut didn’t work, I think it’s the control arm bushings probably, are other people’s happening in cold weather or all?
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks for the reply - So what do you think 1) the control arm bushings are a rubber material and are making a noise when flexed due to cold weather and we have to live with it, or 2) the bushings are defective/not installed correctly and Acura should fix?
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Thanks for the reply - So what do you think 1) the control arm bushings are a rubber material and are making a noise when flexed due to cold weather and we have to live with it, or 2) the bushings are defective/not installed correctly and Acura should fix?
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BklynSeen (04-18-2022)
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I also started hearing creaking noise on my tech awd rdx when the temperature dropped below 50. I can hear it from both front left or right randomly going over speed bumps. Will open a case with acura soon just to document it for now as it is not reproducible consistently.
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This is not normal..I have been driving my A-Spec in sub freezing temperatures around 15F for the last week now and have not noticed any suspension noises. I had a similar noise on my '15 Cadillac ATS just after I bought it. It was the control arm bushing and GM replaced it after I went with the Tech to re-create the noise going over a speed bump.
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Mine has the suspension noise too when running over a speed bump. Anyone fgot it fixed yet? I also have the brake squealing noise which was told Acura is aware of the brake squealing but no fix yet.
My car currently is at the dealership and waiting for their call.
My car currently is at the dealership and waiting for their call.
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btw they gave me a loaner, 2018 TLX, no neither break squealing nor suspension noise. I test drove my gf's corolla and camry and used to own a 2002 TL & 2013 accord, all of the cars don't have these kinds of noise neither.
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2019 RDX A-spec
Just took our 2019 RDX back in today for the second time due to the brake squeal and the exact suspension noise that is mentioned in this thread. Regarding the brake noise, I was told that Acura is aware of this problem and working on a fix. Originally, they had recommended replacing the rotors and brake pads, but my service department stated that they have done that, only to have the noise return. Therefore, they are no longer making that recommendations to Acura Service departments. They stated that there is nothing they can do at this time. They projected that it would be within 3 months that a solution would be found. I was told that this is a problem with the A-spec line, which is what I have.
I have had my RDX in about a month ago for both. They tighten some arm (I'm not car savvy) and it went away..... for two days. They aren't doing anything for the brakes due to above but kept it there for the suspension issue. Will update.
I have had my RDX in about a month ago for both. They tighten some arm (I'm not car savvy) and it went away..... for two days. They aren't doing anything for the brakes due to above but kept it there for the suspension issue. Will update.
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Just took our 2019 RDX back in today for the second time due to the brake squeal and the exact suspension noise that is mentioned in this thread. Regarding the brake noise, I was told that Acura is aware of this problem and working on a fix. Originally, they had recommended replacing the rotors and brake pads, but my service department stated that they have done that, only to have the noise return. Therefore, they are no longer making that recommendations to Acura Service departments. They stated that there is nothing they can do at this time. They projected that it would be within 3 months that a solution would be found. I was told that this is a problem with the A-spec line, which is what I have.
I have had my RDX in about a month ago for both. They tighten some arm (I'm not car savvy) and it went away..... for two days. They aren't doing anything for the brakes due to above but kept it there for the suspension issue. Will update.
I have had my RDX in about a month ago for both. They tighten some arm (I'm not car savvy) and it went away..... for two days. They aren't doing anything for the brakes due to above but kept it there for the suspension issue. Will update.
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I'm in Iowa but that is exactly what they told me. I looked at my last service slip and they tightened the "control" arm. It was awesome to have a quiet ride for a couple days. Depending on the outcome tomorrow, I may follow the advice of a previous poster and file a complaint.
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ed_k (01-30-2020)
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I saw that a previous post, someone stated they filed a complaint with Acura. Acura is going to replace the lower control arms, but they are on back order. They are hoping to have a fix for the brake squeal by the time the parts come in. Despite the issues, I wouldn't trade my car for any other one.
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I saw that a previous post, someone stated they filed a complaint with Acura. Acura is going to replace the lower control arms, but they are on back order. They are hoping to have a fix for the brake squeal by the time the parts come in. Despite the issues, I wouldn't trade my car for any other one.
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Hmmm, in mine it appears to come from the rear (though I can't be sure). Hope they know what they're doing and not have to take back for front control arm as well.
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Burning Brakes
This is an odd problem, mine did it for like a month whenever it was cold, and then it just quit, I don’t hear it at all. It’s 13f right now and no problems, and earlier in the week it was -29f with no problems. I do get about 3-5 car washes a week, and did read another person saying car washes made his problem go away temporarily so could be related.
#34
I will disagree with this. My previous SUV was a 2016 Lexus RX350. It was at the dealership 6 times in 3 months for various issues (hissing AC, malfunctioning heated seats, hesitation on acceleration, vacuum pump knock, rain sensing wipers stopped working and a frozen nav system). It was the most expensive and the least reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
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Burning Brakes
mine squeeked on and off for a few weeks when it got cold also, sounded a like an old matress but from what I can tell it has resolved itself and I no longer hear anything even when it gets cold, and it was recently -29F here before windchill. Mine would normally start when it was below 20 and it’s been in the 0-15F range every day for the last few weeks, must of finally broke in
#38
I found that mine is louder when it was -10C. Now that it has dipped to -30, it seems quieter. Dealer called me this morning to inform me the control arms are in. Scheduled for next Tues. We shall see what happens.
#39
We dropped the 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD for a 2nd service for the "suspension travel noise". At this service our dealer stated that a regional Acura service manager was present and tested several vehicles from the lot and stated that all vehicles make same noise and this is normal. I returned several days later unannounced, requested and picked a vehicle off the lot and drove vehicle with dealer service rep and tech, vehicle did not make noise. I then drove our vehicle with service rep and tech and demonstrated noise - service acknowledged. They ordered and replaced the RT and LT Front Lower Control Arms at 3rd service: factory items 51360-TJB-A04 and 51350-TJB-A04, they had the car for three days and gave us an identical loaner, the loaner made the same noise. So far our vehicle is clean over speed bumps in northeast temperatures, we haven't driven her a lot. I spoke to Service and they basically re-installed new factory items, so presently the fix could be to install these factory items with precision (the Acura motto!).
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Burning Brakes
We dropped the 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD for a 2nd service for the "suspension travel noise". At this service our dealer stated that a regional Acura service manager was present and tested several vehicles from the lot and stated that all vehicles make same noise and this is normal. I returned several days later unannounced, requested and picked a vehicle off the lot and drove vehicle with dealer service rep and tech, vehicle did not make noise. I then drove our vehicle with service rep and tech and demonstrated noise - service acknowledged. They ordered and replaced the RT and LT Front Lower Control Arms at 3rd service: factory items 51360-TJB-A04 and 51350-TJB-A04, they had the car for three days and gave us an identical loaner, the loaner made the same noise. So far our vehicle is clean over speed bumps in northeast temperatures, we haven't driven her a lot. I spoke to Service and they basically re-installed new factory items, so presently the fix could be to install these factory items with precision (the Acura motto!).