The best and worst Acura RDX years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Acura RDXs old enough to judge (2006–2021), the 2006, 2011–2012 and 2016 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2014–2015 and 2019–2020 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2021 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2014 Acura RDX · 53.9 per 10,000 sold (3.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 78,000 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
2015 Acura RDX · 80.2 per 10,000 sold (4.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 55,000 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
2019 Acura RDX · 69.3 per 10,000 sold (4.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 47,936 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2020 Acura RDX · 65.2 per 10,000 sold (3.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 40,048 miles; then stalling and no-start.
Years with the fewest complaints
2006 Acura RDX · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2011 Acura RDX · 10.5 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 35,050 miles.
2012 Acura RDX · 4.9 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 160,776 miles.
2016 Acura RDX · 7.6 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 108,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Acura RDX year: 17.1 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Acura RDX?
Among Acura RDXs old enough to judge (2006–2021), the 2015 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 80.2, about 4.7× a typical Acura RDX year. The 2014 and 2019–2020 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Acura RDX?
The 2006 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Acura RDXs from 2006–2021: 0.0, against 17.1 for a typical year. The 2011–2012 and 2016 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2015 Acura RDX?
The most-reported problem on the 2015 Acura RDX is wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically around 55,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Acura RDX years ranked?
The 2022–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.