Acura RDX years to avoid and best years
Newer Acura RDX years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2019 has the most complaints per year, at 48 (437 complaints). 2019 through 2020 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 1 (from 15 complaints), 2024 at 4 (from 11 complaints), and 2023 at 5 (from 22 complaints). The Acura RDX 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2019 Acura RDX, 74 of 437 complaints name Visibility and wipers.
Data as of .
2012
2024
2023
2025–26
Acura RDX reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Acura RDX. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 |
| 2025 → Too early | 15 | 30 | 1 | Steering, Service brakes, Lane departure | 23 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 4 | 11 | 2 | Engine | 23 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 5 | 22 | 2 | Electrical system | 23.5 |
| 2022 → | 6 | 31 | 2 | Visibility and wipers | 23.5 |
| 2021 → | 14 | 112 | 3 | Service brakes | 23.5 |
| 2020 → | 37 | 345 | 5 | Visibility and wipers | 23.5 |
| 2019 → Most | 48 | 437 | 5 | Visibility and wipers | 23.5 |
| 2018 → | 5 | 77 | 1 | Fuel system, gasoline | 22.5 |
| 2017 → | 8 | 76 | 1 | Powertrain | 22.5 |
| 2016 → | 6 | 40 | 2 | Electrical system | 22.5 |
| 2015 → | 12 | 411 | 3 | Exterior lighting | 22.5 |
| 2014 → | 17 | 242 | 3 | Exterior lighting | 22.5 |
| 2013 → | 5 | 162 | 3 | Exterior lighting | 22.5 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 1 | 15 | 2 | Air bags | 20 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (3.5L V6) · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/60R18
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 19V182000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode. An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.0L turbo) · 4.6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/55R19
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 21V215000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.0L turbo) · 4.6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/55R19
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 24V114000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears. Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
Frequently asked questions
Which Acura RDX years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 1 (from 15 complaints), 2024 at 4 (from 11 complaints), and 2023 at 5 (from 22 complaints).
Which Acura RDX year has the most owner complaints?
2019 has the most complaints per year, at 48 (437 complaints). 2019 through 2020 are in that same range. On the 2019 Acura RDX, 74 of 437 complaints name Visibility and wipers.
How do Acura RDX owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Acura RDX years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Acura RDX years are too early to compare?
The Acura RDX 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a Acura RDX use?
US RDX manuals specify 0W-20 for recent turbo four-cylinder engines.
What generation is the 2018 Acura RDX?
3rd generation / TC1-TC2 (2016-2021).
What tire size does a recent Acura RDX use?
Many 2016-on US RDX pages list 235/55R19; earlier second-gen rows list 235/60R18.