Acura

RDX

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2007 to 2026

Includes RDX 2WD, RDX 4WD, RDX AWD and 3 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2026. complaints: 1, below this model's typical 49; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2019. complaints: 438, about 4.4x this model's typical 99; recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Acura RDX
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2007	1Gas	19	no data	$4,050	2	53	0	no data	AIR BAGS 31%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 53, about 2.1x this model's typical 25 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 23 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	1Gas	19	no data	$4,050	3	33	0	no data	AIR BAGS 51%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%, POWER TRAIN 5%
complaints: 33, above this model's typical 25 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 Score: 50 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	1Gas	19	no data	$4,050	2	15	0	no data	AIR BAGS 63%, POWER TRAIN 6%, SERVICE BRAKES 6%
complaints: 15, below this model's typical 25 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 76 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	2Gas	20	no data	$3,850	2	22	0	43	AIR BAGS 50%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%, ENGINE 8%
complaints: 22, below this model's typical 49 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 72 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	2Gas	20	no data	$3,850	2	16	0	39	AIR BAGS 48%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%
complaints: 16, below this model's typical 49 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	2Gas	20	no data	$3,850	2	15	0	40	AIR BAGS 32%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 15, below this model's typical 49 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	2Gas	22.5	273	$3,425	3	162	1 (1 open)	95	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 50%, AIR BAGS 20%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 5%
complaints: 162, about 3.3x this model's typical 49 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 3 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	2Gas	22.5	273	$3,425	3	243	1 (1 open)	98	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 62%, AIR BAGS 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5%
complaints: 243, about 5x this model's typical 49 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 3 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	2Gas	22.5	273	$3,425	3	413	1 (1 open)	89	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 77%, AIR BAGS 7%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 5%
complaints: 413, about 8.4x this model's typical 49 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 8 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	2Gas	22.5	279	$3,425	2	41	1 (1 open)	134	POWER TRAIN 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 12%
complaints: 41, below this model's typical 49 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 56 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	22.5	no data	$3,425	1	78	1 (1 open)	111	POWER TRAIN 21%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 78, about 1.6x this model's typical 49 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 23 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	2Gas	22.5	no data	$3,425	1	77	0	50	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 77, about 1.6x this model's typical 49 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 55 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	4Gas	23.5	272	$3,275	5	438	0	172	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 17%, ENGINE 16%
complaints: 438, about 4.4x this model's typical 99 recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	4Gas	23.5	272	$3,275	5	348	0	194	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 19%, ENGINE 13%
complaints: 348, about 3.5x this model's typical 99 recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	4Gas	23.5	272	$3,275	3	115	0	176	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19%, ENGINE 14%, SERVICE BRAKES 9%
complaints: 115, above this model's typical 99 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 54 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	4Gas	23.5	272	$3,275	2	31	0	128	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 28%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 23%, SERVICE BRAKES 8%
complaints: 31, below this model's typical 99 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 78 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	4Gas	23.5	272	$3,275	2	23	0	43	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, ENGINE 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%
complaints: 23, below this model's typical 99 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 82 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Gas	23	272	$3,350	2	12	0	13	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 24%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 12%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 12%
complaints: 12, below this model's typical 49 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Gas	23	272	$3,550	1	30	0	4	STEERING 34%, LANE DEPARTURE 22%, SERVICE BRAKES 21%
complaints: 30, below this model's typical 49 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 81 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	2Gas	23	no data	$3,550	0	1	0	no data	POWER TRAIN 100%
complaints: 1, below this model's typical 49 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2007: 19 to 2026: 23

Owner complaints2007: 53 to 2026: 1

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Acura RDX to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.