Acura RDX vs Nissan Rogue
For 2007–2021 models, the Nissan Rogue has 19.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 34.6 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 (2007–2021), 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
34.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.8× the Nissan Rogue’s rate
- Complaints
- 2,041
- Sold
- 590,631
- Recall campaigns
- 12
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2014–2015 and 2019–2020. Fewest: 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
Nissan Rogue
19.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
44% fewer than the Acura RDX
- Complaints
- 6,171
- Sold
- 3,202,598
- Recall campaigns
- 32
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2008–2009, 2011 and 2013. Fewest: 2007 and 2019–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 75,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 10,633 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,445 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 43,000 mi
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CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure
Typically around 85,000 mi · repair $2,170–$6,500
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Acura RDX or the Nissan Rogue?
For 2007–2021 models, the Nissan Rogue has 19.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Acura RDX has 34.6, 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 Nissan Rogue?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Rogue is harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 75,000 miles.
Which Acura RDX and Nissan Rogue years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Acura RDX: 2014–2015 and 2019–2020; Nissan Rogue: 2008–2009, 2011 and 2013.
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.