Is the Acura RLX Reliable?

20142020 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

86/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

4
Total Recalls
84
Owner Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Acura RLX Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202002
98
Excellent
2019Not enough data
201802
98
Excellent
2017Not enough data
2016063
93
Excellent
2015210
80
Excellent
2014264
60
Fair

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

How the RLX Compares to Similar Vehicles

Acura RLX86/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The RLX scores 16 points above the average luxury — a strong result.

Known Acura RLX Reliability Issues

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

STEERING
27
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
8
SUSPENSION
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
4
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
4

Based on 84 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Acura RLX reliable?+

The Acura RLX scores 86/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 4 recall campaigns and 84 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year RLX is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2020 RLX achieved the highest reliability score of 98/100 with 0 recalls and 2 complaints.

How many miles does a RLX last?+

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

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