2016 Acura RDX
2016 model shown · Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain

Luxury cars & SUVs · TB3 generation

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.

Reliability

60/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$4,962

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$8,870

23 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$15,403

$13,555 – $17,252, estimate

Recalls

1

on record

Owner complaints

78

filed with NHTSA

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$2,274
Transmission & drivetrain$1,038
Body, glass & interior$449
Electrical system$327
Driver-assist & stability$277
Fuel system$227

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Acura RDX

Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (69/100) and the 2019 worst (0/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202423/100
202322/100
202246/100
20219/100
20201/100
20190/100
201860/100
201754/100
201669/100
201553/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2018 Acura RDX a year to avoid?

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).

How many recalls does the 2018 Acura RDX have?

1 recall on record with NHTSA.