GradeAcura RDX Reliability Grade
Above-average reliability
Grade a specific Acura RDX
Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.
The Acura RDX earns a B overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a B+ for its engine and a B for its transmission. It ranks 12th of 17 luxury vehicles we grade. Its engine (B+) and transmission (B) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,965 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
Acura RDX reliability by year
Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.
Best years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2022
Years to avoid: 2019–2020 (stalling / loss of power)
Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.
How long does the Acura RDX last?
A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.
Acura RDX vs. other luxury vehicles
| Model | Engine | Trans. | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX | A | A | A |
| Lexus ES | A | A | A |
| Lexus GS | A- | A | A |
| Lexus NX | A | A | A |
| BMW 5 Series | B | A- | A- |
| Audi A4 | B+ | A | A- |
| BMW 3 Series | B- | B+ | B+ |
| BMW X3 | B- | B+ | B+ |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | B | A- | B+ |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | B+ | A- | B+ |
| Audi Q5 | B | A- | B+ |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | C+ | B+ | B |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | B | B | B |
| Acura RDX | B+ | B | B |
| BMW X5 | C | C+ | C+ |
| Acura MDX | B- | D | C |
| Acura TLX | C | D | C- |
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Is the Acura RDX reliable?
Above-average reliability. The Acura RDX earns a B overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a B+ for its engine and a B for its transmission. It ranks 12th of 17 luxury vehicles we grade. Its engine (B+) and transmission (B) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,965 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
How many miles will a Acura RDX last?
We estimate a well-maintained Acura RDX lasts around 210,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.
What are the best years for the Acura RDX?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Acura RDX model years are 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2022.
What Acura RDX years should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Acura RDX years to be most careful with are 2019 and 2020. The 2020 grades an F overall (engine F, transmission C-), and its top engine/transmission problem is stalling / loss of power, which a recall covers. The 2019 grades a D overall (engine F, transmission C-), and its top engine/transmission problem is stalling / loss of power, which a recall covers.
Is the Acura RDX transmission reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the Acura RDX transmission a B (above-average reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.
Is the Acura RDX engine reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the Acura RDX engine a B+ (above-average reliability).