Acura RDX vs Honda CR-V
For 2006–2021 models, the Honda CR-V has 25.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 34.0 for the Acura RDX. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2006–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Acura RDX
34.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Honda CR-V’s rate
- Complaints
- 2,041
- Sold
- 599,795
- Recall campaigns
- 12
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2014–2015 and 2019–2020. Fewest: 2006, 2011–2012 and 2016. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 40,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 6,200 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 11,550 mi
Honda CR-V
25.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
26% fewer than the Acura RDX
- Complaints
- 11,795
- Sold
- 4,710,632
- Recall campaigns
- 47
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2017–2018. Fewest: 2012–2013, 2016 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 16,750 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 66,350 mi
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Injectors and high-pressure fuel system
Typically around 13,203 mi · repair $720–$2,150
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Acura RDX or the Honda CR-V?
For 2006–2021 models, the Honda CR-V has 25.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Acura RDX has 34.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Acura RDX?
The most-reported problem on the Acura RDX is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 60,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Honda CR-V?
The most-reported problem on the Honda CR-V is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 68,000 miles.
Which Acura RDX and Honda CR-V years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Acura RDX: 2014–2015 and 2019–2020; Honda CR-V: 2007–2008 and 2017–2018.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.