Is the Acura RLX Reliable?

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

94/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

3
Total Recalls
88
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
201803
98
Excellent
201702
99
Excellent
2016063
88
Excellent
2015110
91
Excellent
2014265
87
Excellent

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

How the RLX Compares to Similar Vehicles

Acura RLX94/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The RLX scores 24 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
28
SUSPENSION
9
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
ENGINE
5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
4

Based on 88 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Acura RLX reliable?+

The Acura RLX scores 94/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 3 recall campaigns and 88 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year RLX is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2017 RLX achieved the highest reliability score of 99/100 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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