2019 Acura RDX: reliability, problems and cost to own
Think twiceWell below average
It scores 0 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $26,142 to own, including $12,879 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.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$7,504
Transmission & drivetrain$1,805
Body, glass & interior$1,590
Electrical system$711
Driver-assist & stability$411
Fuel system$251
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 22, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Yes. It scores 0 out of 100, among the least reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2016 and 2018 RDX scored much better.
Is the 2019 Acura RDX reliable?
It scores 0 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 441 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $12,879 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2019 Acura RDX cost to own?
About $26,142 over 5 years: $4,763 in lost value, $12,879 in repairs and $8,500 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $16,947 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).