2020 Acura RDX: reliability, problems and cost to own
Think twiceWell below average
It scores 1 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $25,132 to own, including $11,391 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$6,294
Body, glass & interior$1,611
Transmission & drivetrain$1,527
Electrical system$638
Driver-assist & stability$457
Fuel system$281
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Yes. It scores 1 out of 100, among the least reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2016 and 2018 RDX scored much better.
Is the 2020 Acura RDX reliable?
It scores 1 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 351 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $11,391 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2020 Acura RDX cost to own?
About $25,132 over 5 years: $5,241 in lost value, $11,391 in repairs and $8,500 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $18,646 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).