Overview & Reviews

For 2013, the Acura RDX is fully redesigned, getting a new look, a new engine, a roomier interior, improved fuel economy and a revised all-wheel-drive system.

• Strong yet fuel-efficient V6 engine, roomy cabin, generous standard features list.

• Some rivals are sportier or have a few more available features.

User Reviews:

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  Ho Hum - 2013 Acura RDX
  By newro - June 24 - 12:56 pm

  This is my 6 or 7th Acura and it will be my last. The buying experience, with a dealer that I have used for 15 years was not great, switched leasing companies on me and I did not even realize it. Cost me 15,000 extra miles. That said, my wife is the primary driver on this but I drive it on weekends. The car it twitchy, touch the wheel and you are all over the place. Tranny? Upshift, downshift, really annoying. The build quality is Acura but honestly, the interior is cheap, the bluetooth is a step below my 2010 TL and there are so many choices in the small cross over/small SUV market that I would never get another one of these. I was this close to getting a Murano and wound up with the Acura.

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  Disappointment - 2013 Acura RDX
  By tinpyro - August 5 - 12:26 pm

  I have owned many luxury vehicles over the years, when I initially came across the 2013 RDX I thought that I had discovered a true bargain. This , however, was not the case. The reason TRUE luxury vehicles cost more is because they are worth it. The RDX has flaws that I can over look but the wind noise from the doors and b pillars is simply unforgivable in a vehicle in this range. The dealer has done what it can but they cannot redesign the vehicle. Acura must be aware of this issue and I believe is simply choosing to ignore it. Had I taken a more extensive test drive I would not have purchased the vehicle, so...shame on me. I will unload the vehicle asap and accept the loss and move on.

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  Lack Of Ride Comfort - 2013 Acura RDX
  By average_joe3 - July 23 - 9:27 pm

  They disregard the new car warranty. I bought a new RDX six months ago and it has 5,000 miles. This so called luxury vehicle bounces more than a Magic Mountain ride, even in flat surfaces. The service technician agreed that it has a rough ride, yet the dealer did not even put it in a hoist to check if the suspension is loose. I get a headache every tim I drive it. Acura customer service considers the rough ride to be normal.

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  Not worth the cost - 2013 Acura RDX
  By athenaspet - June 27 - 12:53 am

  The vehicle was great on a test drive - until it had to be used for everyday living. It is not built for drivers under 510" or maybe 58". The materials used for the interior are not of luxury vehicle quality. The excessive noise from the brakes and transmission are horrendous. After being looked at twice by the dealership, I was told that these are characteristics of the vehicle. Stay away!

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  poor suspension - lacking standard features - 2013 Acura RDX
  By garrett10 - December 24 - 8:12 am

  I own a 2013 RDX . Ordered to get model and colors, have no need for navigation. If considering this car make sure to take an extended test drive and check to make sure the features you normally expect are there. I have owned over 50 autos and this is the worst mistake Ive made since the Oldsmobile diesel. Ride is fine on highway if you dont encounter pot holes, small bumps or rough pavement. Even crawling over a speed bump makes the front suspension sound as if its coming apart. Embarrassing if you have passengers as they will think something is broken. The front passenger seat has no "up" adjustment. My wife hates riding "in the hole". Uses cushion!, in Hondas premium brand?.

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  Drove 10 miles, warning lights came on - 2013 Acura RDX
  By grishabm - December 22 - 12:48 am

  Purchased brand new RDX 2013, 10 miles down the road check VSA, check AWD, check power steering, and other warning lights started flashing. After stopping and restarting car light went off. Came back on a week later, could not accelerate > 40 mph without car automatically braking. Dealer replaced left wheel sensor, no more problems yet, but have lost faith. Asked dealer for free all weather mats for my trouble / inconvience but they would do nothing for me.

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  Shop around before buying - 2013 Acura RDX
  By dca2013 - September 27 - 1:08 am

  Ive had my RDX for about three weeks and I agree with what most folks have said about the features and ride. But I was very surprised to find that the sunroof would not close. It kept stopping half way. I had to reach up pull down the wind relector to get it to finally close. There is just no excuse for this. I had a few accessories added which so far may not have been worth it. The roof rack has a very poor fit and finish, of course that could be to the way the dealer installed it. The cargo cover is just a bad design. It retracts like a window shade, with a hard piece that just hangs free - makes access a problem. And even though this is a small issue, there should be no issue.