2020 Acura RDX — clunk when changing from reverse to drive

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Acura RDX, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. No need to make it theatrical. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2020 Acura RDX in Phoenix, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “clunk when changing from reverse to drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Wrote this up on my lunch break.

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2020 Acura RDX in Phoenix, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “clunk when changing from reverse to drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Wrote this up on my lunch break.

Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2020 Acura RDX. I'll update if anything new shows up.

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2020 Acura RDX owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Acura RDX, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. No need to make it theatrical. If the story changes I'll post the new data.

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2020 Acura RDX in Phoenix, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “clunk when changing from reverse to drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Do that first. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2020 Acura RDX in Phoenix, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “clunk when changing from reverse to drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2020 Acura RDX in Phoenix with 63,000 miles. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.

I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2020 Acura RDX before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2020 Acura RDX before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. I'll update if anything new shows up.

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2020 Acura RDX owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2020 Acura RDX owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.