Acura RDX
The 2026 Acura RDX presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
| 2025 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
| 2024 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
| 2023 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
| 2022 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
| 2021 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
| 2020 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
| 2019 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
| 2018 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2017 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2016 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2015 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2014 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2013 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | 19-27 mpg combined |
| 2012 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 | — |
| 2011 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 | 17-19 mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 273 hp | 251 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2012 | suv | 4 | 2.3 | Premium | Automatic (S5) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 4 | 2.3 | Premium | Automatic (S5) | All-Wheel Drive | 240 hp | 260 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: SH-AWD A-SPEC ADVANCE | SH-AWD A-SPEC ADVANCE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: SH-AWD A-SPEC | SH-AWD A-SPEC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $43,300, Trim: SH-4WD Tech, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Playe | SH-4WD Tech | $43,300 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Playe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Trim: TECH | TECH | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Trim: Tech Package/Tech with Acura Watch Plus Package | Tech Package/Tech with Acura Watch Plus Package | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Trim: Advance Package | Advance Package | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $34,320, MSRP range: $34,320 - $39,420, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for FWD 4dr base to AWD 4dr Tech Pkg., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/4/2026 | — | — | — | — | USD | $34,320 | $34,320 - $39,420 | 0.9 | MSRP for FWD 4dr base to AWD 4dr Tech Pkg. | llm_estimate | 5/4/2026 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $32,895, MSRP range: $32,895 - $37,995, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for FWD 4dr and AWD 4dr Tech Pkg trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/4/2026 | — | — | — | — | USD | $32,895 | $32,895 - $37,995 | 0.9 | MSRP for FWD 4dr and AWD 4dr Tech Pkg trims. | llm_estimate | 5/4/2026 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.3, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.3 | 20 | 20 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 739 | 26.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 739 | 26.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 788 | 27.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2026 ACURA RDX SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Acura RDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Acura RDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Acura RDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Acura RDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Acura RDX SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Acura RDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Acura RDX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Acura RDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Acura RDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Acura RDX SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Acura RDX SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Acura RDX SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | 2013 Acura RDX SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 4 | 2012 Acura RDX SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Acura RDX SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Acura RDX presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2025
The 2025 Acura RDX is rated average for reliability, but a critical issue with power steering loss demands close inspection.
2024
The 2024 Acura RDX offers a solid ownership proposition with a good overall reliability verdict, but potential buyers must be aware of a critical steering gear box recall and concerning complaints regarding engine power loss and seat belt function.
2023
The 2023 Acura RDX presents a mixed reliability picture.
2022
The 2022 Acura RDX offers average reliability, but buyers should be aware of a significant concern regarding spontaneous glass shattering in the sunroof and rear windshield.
2021
The 2021 Acura RDX presents a mixed ownership proposition, rated below average for reliability.
2020
The 2020 Acura RDX presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to widespread issues with spontaneous rear window shattering.
2019
The 2019 Acura RDX presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine power loss and fuel pump concerns.
2018
The 2018 Acura RDX offers a strong V6 engine and excellent safety ratings, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by a significant fuel pump recall and numerous fuel system complaints, makes it a cautious used car purchase.
2017
The 2017 Acura RDX offers strong safety scores but is hampered by a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant **powertrain** and **electrical system** concerns.
2016
Approach the 2016 Acura RDX with caution; its reliability is rated below average, primarily due to significant safety recall coverage for airbags and a high volume of complaints concerning the powertrain and electrical systems.
2015
The 2015 Acura RDX is a capable compact luxury SUV, but its below-average reliability verdict and a significant issue with its exterior lighting system warrant careful consideration for used car shoppers.
2014
The 2014 Acura RDX is a capable luxury crossover with strong safety scores, but its "Below Average" reliability verdict and pervasive dim headlight issue make it a high-risk used purchase.
2013
The 2013 Acura RDX is a capable SUV with a strong V6, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant safety concerns like unrepaired airbag recalls and widespread headlight dimming, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
2012
The 2012 Acura RDX offers average reliability, but potential buyers must be aware of significant concerns, particularly unintended acceleration.
2011
The 2011 Acura RDX presents an average reliability profile, with the primary concern being the driver's side airbag inflator defect.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Acura RDX?
Carfocal currently has 16 published RDX reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Acura RDX presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Acura RDX reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Acura RDX. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 acura rdx presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints. and the 2026 acura rdx represents strong value on the used market, primarily due to its outstanding reliability and low ownership risk. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Acura RDX?
Across Carfocal's published RDX guides, recurring problem areas include Fuel Pump, Rear Liftgate Glass, and Engine/Powertrain Control Module. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Fuel Pump, Rear Liftgate Glass, and Engine/Powertrain Control Module.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints