Is the Acura RDX Reliable?

20072026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

70/100
Good

Reliability Score

10
Total Recalls
705
Owner Complaints
19
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Acura RDX Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
2025135
65
Good
202416
89
Excellent
202306
94
Excellent
20220172
82
Excellent
20211752
64
Fair
202032067
52
Fair
201932684
53
Fair
20181453
64
Fair
20170471
70
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the RDX Compares to Similar Vehicles

Acura RDX70/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The RDX scores exactly at the luxury average.

Known Acura RDX Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
147
VISIBILITY/WIPER
92
ENGINE
86
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
48
SERVICE BRAKES
45
POWER TRAIN
43

Based on 705 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Acura RDX reliable?+

The Acura RDX scores 70/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 10 recall campaigns and 705 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year RDX is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2023 RDX achieved the highest reliability score of 94/100 with 0 recalls and 6 complaints.

How many miles does a RDX last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Acura RDX owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used RDX will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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