Overview & Reviews

The Acura RDX is a small luxury crossover SUV with two rows of seats. The RDX has never been a bona fide class leader in performance or luxury, but like many Acuras, it's a well-rounded vehicle with numerous strengths. In reviews, we've praised various RDX models for their quick acceleration, confident highway cruising demeanor and composed handling. We've found the RDX's cabin to be both well-constructed and reasonably spacious, with exceptionally supportive front seats to boot. The RDX also enjoys a strong reputation for overall quality and reliability.

If you're shopping for an RDX, you'll find early models with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, standard all-wheel drive and unusually sporty handling. Later versions of the Acura RDX stand out for their added refinement, power and interior space, and there's also a front-wheel-drive version aimed at buyers in milder climates. Unlike some rivals, the RDX keeps shoppers' lives simple with a generously equipped base model and a straightforward, package-based options structure.

User Reviews:

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  RDX is junk - 2014 Acura RDX
  By g - March 26 - 8:34 am

  Junk 2014 Acura RDX 1. Faulty Shock absorbers. This is a known problem with Acura’s. Many RDXs front and rear shocks must be replaced, before 50,000 miles 2. Abnormally corroding brake rotors. 3. Faulty bushing on shock absorbers. This car clunks like the junk pile it is. 4. Dealership requesting transmission/transaxle fluid change, on a 28,000-mile vehicle

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  Car flies - 2017 Acura RDX
  By Lisa Estok - February 23 - 6:15 pm

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  2017 Acura RDX Advanced Package - 2017 Acura RDX
  By Jim Andrews - January 30 - 12:20 am

  While cargo area appears large when empty, it quickly fills up with luggage and other trip items.

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  Disappointing - 2016 Acura RDX
  By N. M. P. - January 12 - 5:44 am

  The technology package is all the sales people talk about, but so much has been removed from the luxury of previous models. The chrome-look has been removed from most of interior, the navigation box is too small and the touch screen is difficult to operate. The luxury is gone, interior looks and feels smaller, doors even feel lighter. The front of the vehicle has been redesigned and looks great, but everything else was too significantly flawed to hold my interest. By comparison, very disappointing compared to the 2014 model I previously owned and way overpriced. I chose not to purchase.

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  Nice looking 2016 SUV! - 2016 Acura RDX
  By Tanya - January 7 - 12:27 pm

  I just bought mine in June. Love the look! Roomy and smooth ride! I just wish Acura still make V4 with turbo.

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  No substantial complaints. Great SUV - 2007 Acura RDX
  By ECB - December 4 - 10:33 pm

  Purchased mine 2 weeks ago and have put on about 800 miles. The RDX handles amazingly and accelerates extremely well, very much like a sports car and far better than any other SUV. The technology package is a must. Acura/Honda has the best navigation system around. The handsfree capability is also impresive. Cargo room is good, as well is storage room in the RDX. Interior build quality is quite good; the leather seats are extermely comfortable. Sound system is, by far, the best I have heard in any car. I have averaged 21 mpg and Im anticipating a slight gain when the car breaks in. Please keep in mind that I do about 70% highway driving and I am a fairly conservative driver

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  Fun car, but missing some small things - 2007 Acura RDX
  By dostoyevsky77 - October 12 - 10:33 pm

  I bought this car for my wife. First, this "car" is awesome. It handles like it wants to be a sports sedan, but it has the luxury and utility to make it one of the best crossovers we test drove. The peppy turbocharger makes it jump off the mark, and the "super handling all wheel drive" really improves the cornering. Watch out for the AWD status display on the dash; you should have your eyes on the road whenever you actually need the torque to be redistributed!

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  Sports car in SUV shell - 2009 Acura RDX
  By Tim - August 6 - 5:30 pm

  The sportiest of a batch of SUVs available that year: BMW X3, Volvo XC60, and Audi Q5. Excellent mechanical reliability, although a couple electronics issues with the side-view mirror.

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  24 MPG on the HWY - 2007 Acura RDX
  By Bryan - July 7 - 9:23 am

  I have made 2 round trip between Baton Rouge and New Orleans driving on Interstate 10. The trip computer said that I was getting 24.1 MPG @ 65 MPH. I didnt notice any turbo lag when I punched it while driving around town. Steering pulls to the right somewhat. Dont know if it is an alignment problem or not.

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  Finest Car in its Class - 2007 Acura RDX
  By BornToDrive - June 7 - 10:46 am

  I have a 300 RX Lexus but found it a little sloppy on the road. Yes it had a luxury ride and feel but wasnt quite what I wanted. Solution RDX with tech pak. It rocks, it has performance, ride, handling and about every bell and whisltle you can find a price that will not put you in the poorhouse. Go for it! Tech pack a must!