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Acura RDX 2013-2018 (TB3/TB4)
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- Price
- $35,270–$44,500
- MPG
- 23
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
- Watch-out: Below-average value retention
How it scores for you10 scores
Five-star crash scores, a bulletproof V6, and real cargo room make a strong used value - just budget for the notorious dim-headlight fix.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 3 of its 5 recalls were serious. About 3% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +5 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).
About $3,500 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 14% of cars we track.
26.1 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 57% of other SUVs we track.
Roomy rear seat and 26.1 cu ft behind it put it near the top of compact luxury SUVs of its day.
Strong 279-hp V6 and decent reflexes for the class, but comfort-first tuning and light steering cap the fun.
AcuraWatch arrived with the 2016 refresh, yet the dual-screen infotainment felt dated even then; no CarPlay.
Plush ride and hushed cabin were core strengths; front seats are all-day comfortable.
Luxury brands like Acura tend to lose value faster than average.
Rated to tow 1,500 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls7 recalls
7 recalls · 10 common complaint areas across 2015–2018
- Exterior lighting — 337 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (2018)
- Airbags — 32 complaints (2015)
2018
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F
- Complaint clusterFuel17 complaintscomplaints:FUEL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2018 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount
- Complaint clusterPowertrain12 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Vehicle Information: 2018 Acura RDX AWDAffected System: Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Torque ConverterAssociated Code/Bulletin: DTC P0741 / Acura TSB B23-029Complaint Description:The vehicle is experiencing a documented manufacturer defect covered under Acura Warranty Extension TSB B23-029,
- Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion10 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Received a recall notice in December 2023 about the fuel Acura Fuel Pump Motor Recall. Since then I have received several notices from Acura but the parts are not available when I contact the dealership to schedule service. They claim the parts have not been made available to the dealerships. Howev
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My car's original security alarm goes off randomly without any reason. When parked and locked in a parking lot next to a street, the alarm goes off intermittently. After unlocking using FOB, the alarm will turn off and then goes off again in a few minutes. This will go on for hours at a time until i
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Was driving down the hwy with the sunroof open tucked inside the headliner when a loud sound startled me and when I shut the sunroof glass rained down All over me
2017
- RecallEquipment: other: labels17V256000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part
- Complaint clusterPowertrain21 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISION WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH SIDE WARNING INDICATOR , STAYS ON TILL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF . THEN MAY OR MAYNOT COME BACK ON . VERY INTERMITENT.
- Complaint clusterElectrical14 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have been experiencing issues with the alarm system when I lock the car the alarm randomly goes off. I have had my battery replaced and it still happens. There is nothing touching the handles during these times, it happens randomly, something internal going on. The only way to be sure it won’t dis
- Complaint clusterBrakes9 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The brakes failed at 17,649 and all brakes needed to be replaced.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Locked Acura RDX alarm goes off randomly for no reason. When the alarm is turned off all the lights on the dash are flashing on and off and ticking. The most recent is 8/14/25. But has happened on several occasions especially if locked with the key fob or the lock on exterior of door. On 8/14/20
- Complaint clusterEngine5 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
ENGINEN BRAKE DON
2016
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module16V061000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-20
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module19V182000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV
- Complaint clusterElectrical8 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On several occasions, the car alarm starts randomly sounding. When my son went to the vehicle, the lights on the dash board were flashing on and off and there was a clicking sound. We replaced the batteries in the key fobs. The battery was low so we had that recharged but the problem continued. We r
- Complaint clusterPowertrain6 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
A judder from the torque converter is felt when driving between 20 and 60 mph
2015
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module16V061000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-20
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module19V182000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module19V500000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped wi
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting337 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The component that failed is the low-beam headlight system, specifically the internal projector lens housings of both the driver and passenger side headlight assemblies. The reflective chrome coating inside the projector bowls has degraded, delaminated, and burned away due to heat from halogen light
- Complaint clusterAirbags32 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
The Airbag is coming on off every day . 12/15/2925 Acura John Eagle dealer want me to pay the repair they said I don’t have the recall . I may bring car to home without repairing airbag. Please help me.with the recall letter for airbag I apreaciate. Ha
- Complaint clusterStructure9 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
The sunroof of the vehicle spontaneously shattered while driver was driving on I-5 South in Orange County, California. Driver’s safety was compromised due to the potential for glass to have entered the vehicle while vehicle was in motion. The safety of other motorists on the road was also compromise
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Common problem with this year and model is the low beam projector headlight assembly dims. This is a huge hazard and makes it impossible to see at night with low beam lights. I cannot see more than 30 feet in front of the vehicle at night making the reaction time to any potential threat non-existe
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I drive a 2015 Acura RDX. I was driving on I-5 south with no overpass above me at the time and my sunroof suddenly imploded. It sounded like a gun or bomb going off and I looked above to a hole in my s
Cost to own$29,000 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$35,270–$44,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,500/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
20
Highway MPG
28
Combined MPG
23
Horsepower
279 hp
Doors
4
Length
183.5 in
Width
73.6 in
Height
66.5 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Curb weight
3,856 lb
Cargo volume
26.1 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
61.3 cu ft
Towing capacity
1,500 lbs
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