NHTSA Complaint #11501272 — 2013 ACURA RDX

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11501272
Vehicle	2013 ACURA RDX
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	December 17, 2022
Date Filed	January 11, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Headlight assembly units had to be replaced. Low beam light essentially non existent. As a 77 year old driver need bright lights. Truly a safety hazard issue . Replacement of bulbs 2 times with no improvement. Was told need new assembly. Same problem with Acuras in other years but recall not issued for 2013 RDX. Why not? A defect in manufacturing that will cost me several thousand dollars to fix.. That is not acceptable. Can't drivecar after dusk like this nor can I sell as is.

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