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2020 Acura RDX Visibility/wiper Problems

NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY/WIPER · data through 07/12/2026

83Visibility/wiper complaints
24.6%Of all 338 complaints
#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How visibility/wiper ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other100 · 29.6%
VISIBILITY/WIPER83 · 24.6%
ENGINE51 · 15.1%
STRUCTURE:BODY24 · 7.1%
SERVICE BRAKES22 · 6.5%

Share of the 338 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Acura RDX overview page.

What owners report

“On two occasions now my vehicle was parked at the train station and I have returned to the back window being cracked. The first time…”NHTSA complaint 11479781 — filed 08/17/2022
“There is an issue with the windshield. When driving into direct sun the total windshield appears to be pitted and visibility is hampered. I reported…”NHTSA complaint 11465823 — filed 05/23/2022
“I got in my vehicle, closed the driver door and heard a loud "pop" followed by the sound of glass falling. Turned around and saw…”NHTSA complaint 11451772 — filed 02/13/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Visibility/wiper complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Acura RDX have visibility/wiper problems?

Visibility/wiper is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Acura RDX: 83 of 338 complaints on file (24.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Acura RDX have in total?

338 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's visibility/wiper category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY/WIPER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.