2018 Acura RDX: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 60 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $18,162 to own, including $4,962 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Acura RDX.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
No. It scores 60 out of 100, one of the more reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2018 Acura RDX reliable?
It scores 60 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,962 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2018 Acura RDX cost to own?
About $18,162 over 5 years: $4,330 in lost value, $4,962 in repairs and $8,870 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,403 today.
What are the best years of the Acura RDX?
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (69/100) and the 2019 worst (0/100).