Total Complaints
3 filings
ACURA RLX HYBRID · model year
2018 ACURA RLX HYBRID
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2018ACURARLX HYBRID carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2018 RLX HYBRID is power train with 1 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (1) and engine (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2018 RLX HYBRID, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20250217ENGINE
My engine malfunctioned by throwing a rod, causing the car to lose power and leak oil on the lower passenger side of the engine bay onto the floor below. I was driving to work on a busy highway at the time, and I had to pull over immediately to avoid collisions from other vehicles on the highway. The car immediately became undrivable. I had check engine lights visible on the dash after the incident and I could smell the oil that had leaked from the engine from inside the car. I had to call AAA to have them tow my car to the dealership for service. My engine had to be replaced. The engine had to be ordered, and it took them a little over 2 months to complete the necessary work to fix my vehicle. The problem was confirmed and addressed by the dealership once the vehicle arrived at the service location. The manufacturer inspected the damaged parts and offered a viable solution to repair the vehicle. The warning lamps were visible immediately after the incident occured. No warning
20240913FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
No incidents so far. However, it is causing a lot of anxiety knowing that the car could potentially stall or crash since I received the email notice on 12/18/2023. What is a reasonable wait time?
20181205POWER TRAIN
****NOTE - ADD PRODUCT**** VEHICLE WITH 11,800 MILES, OWNED FOR 9 MONTHS. TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT, TRAVELED ~100 FEET AT 8 MPH. MOVEMENT WAS ON BATTERY POWER, ENGINE OFF. EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION TO 18 MPH OVER A PERIOD OF 3-4 SECONDS. VERIFIED WITH DASH CAMERA GPS SPEED MONITORING. APPLIED BRAKES, ACCELERATION CEASED AND VEHICLE SLOWED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, NO ERROR CODES OR MECHANICAL ISSUES FOUND.
Mileage: 11,800
Compare 2018ACURARLX HYBRID to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2018 ACURA RLX HYBRID have?▼
The 2018 ACURA RLX HYBRID has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 ACURA RLX HYBRID?▼
The most-complained component for the 2018 ACURA RLX HYBRID is POWER TRAIN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and ENGINE.
Is the 2018 ACURA RLX HYBRID safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.