Overview & Reviews

After a full redesign last year, the Acura RDX carries over unchanged for 2014.

• Strong yet fuel-efficient V6 engine
• Lengthy standard features list
• Generous rear legroom
• Competitive price.

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

User Reviews:

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  Huge disappointment - 2014 Acura RDX
  By todd_d - January 24 - 6:23 pm

  After having nothing but great experiences with our last 5 hondas, the Acura RDX was a complete disappointment. Above 60 on smooth highway, its a pretty good ride. But around town in the sub 45 range, it is horrible! Within 3 months of owning it, we had all of the struts replaced under warranty. This made no difference. I dont understand this since it is basically a CRV chassis and the CRV rides quite a bit better. I thought maybe something was wrong with this particular one, but after reading other peoples experiences on Acurazine, this is the norm. Not just with RDX, but all Acura models at this time. 1st Acura Ive owned, and last! Traded it in after 14 months, 12000 miles.

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  Brake Safety Issue - 2014 Acura RDX
  By mountainbob - August 7 - 5:04 pm

  Mine and all 2014 models have a front end metal on metal clang going over bumps. Diagnosed by two dealers as brake pad metal backing hitting caliper clips. Acura will not fix, dealer has made a temporary fix. Dealers are frustrated with Acura over issue. Dealer says he does not know if this is a safety issue. Filed complaint with Federal safety commission. Metal on metal will eventually break down. Acura will have to fix the problem if more owners complain to dealers. This is a potential dangerous brake issue. The clang is not something that a so called "high end" SUV should have. Acura calls it, "a Characteristic" of the model. If this is so then lower the price to a low end SUV.

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  Bean counter had too much to say - 2014 Acura RDX
  By rgf99 - December 2 - 9:08 am

  The rdx is a great car as far as it goes. It simply does not go far enough. Besides a few design flaws, weak A/C, poor interface to the iPhone, the rdx lacks many key features/options of luxury SUV. Parking sensors are offered, nor is adaptive cruise control, ... To add insult to injury many features that should be standard are only available on the tech model - fog lamps, power lift gate, .... Great potential but fails to deliver in the end

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  Certanty Not a Lexus - 2014 Acura RDX
  By rdxcali - September 29 - 9:09 pm

  - A/C does not work very well. -Transmission shifting is jerky,,, not smooth. - The new car smell was so strong it made me and my wife nauseous for several weeks. - Certainly feels like a step down from my Lexus in all areas!

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  2 years later... - 2014 Acura RDX
  By Ben Camposano - December 18 - 7:40 pm

  I purchased this 2014 RDX AWD Base. Doing comparisons with the CR-V, RAV4, and a Forester XT, RDX had the most bang for the buck as youd have to load up the former cars in order to match the RDX, but with less power and ride quality. But it wasnt all paradise for me when I had 4 instances of transmission slippage during Jan. 2016. Long-story short, the transmission had to be replaced due to the problem actually happening to the mechanic when he test-drove the vehicle. Also, Reno Acura did their due diligence by also warranty-replacing the rear shocks due to thumping noise that comes from the rear. Now, I bought this car since I heard/read so many reviews of their reliability. As a working student, I need this car to get me through a 1.5-hour round-trip commute to the university, and was quite disappointed to learn of the defects. Repairs aside, Im now questioning my decision to purchase this vehicle. Im hoping that itll get me through college before things really fall apart, and then trade it in promptly. For any of you experiencing problems, do your due diligence by documenting the problem.