Overview & Reviews

All-new last year, the Acura RDX receives minor updates for 2008. New features include an auto-dimming rearview mirror and memory positioning for the driver seat. Bluetooth connectivity, formerly optional, is now standard.

• Responsive handling, powerful turbocharged engine, most features come standard, excellent crash test scores.

User Reviews:

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  The right car for me - 2008 Acura RDX
  By Stretch - July 26 - 7:51 pm

  I had an Accord, and wanted more cargo versatility. Drove several other small SUVs (Rogue, CX-7, EX-35), and the RDX was the obvious choice. The EX-35 was great, but just not enough room. The others were not comfortable enough, both in seat comfort and ride quality. The RDX does seem too stiff on city streets (my 98 Accord was smoother). But it has a solid feel, very smooth on the freeway, great acceleration, plenty of upscale features - basically a blast to drive. My wife can have her cushy Lexus. I prefer the sporty Acura.

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  Nice Car - 2008 Acura RDX
  By Lazo - April 22 - 3:30 am

  You will not enjoy this car unless you really have patience and read the guide. I purchased this car for my wife and we are happy with it. This is a strong stable car you can rely on. Many features you will discover as you read the guide. Thanks to Reviews in this site I took the decision to buy this car.

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  Did I just buy a lemon? - 2008 Acura RDX
  By Not happy in Florida - July 11 - 8:39 am

  This RDX has been a nightmare. I have been in the shop 12 times since purchasing - 4 times for brakes alone. Ive had them cleaned, replaced, rotors and then completely redone again. My memory module has gone, my seat has stopped working, blue tooth stopped working, bubbles on the hood from the paint, everything down to the footrest has fallen off. The rattle in the windows is terrible. Trying to get corporate to take back (WISH ME LUCK). The only good thing about this vehicle is the turbo.

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  A good car from Acura, if its for you - 2008 Acura RDX
  By Mike H - June 3 - 7:49 am

  Buy this car with your eyes wide open and your expectations in line - youll be happy. Reading the previous reviews for the RDX, I wonder whether some simply chose the wrong car. Dont buy a race horse, and then complain that it eats too much or cant pull a loaded wagon. This turbocharged engine has its quirks, but drive it right and youll be rewarded with decent mileage and good acceleration. About 21-22 if driven moderately. Is it noisy? A slight growl when floored. How about road noise? Depends on the road. Texas chip-and-seal roads get a little tiresome, but interstates are pretty quiet, and low-to-moderate speed roads are no problem. For me its the right car - Im happy.

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  The BIGGEST MISTAKE of my life!! - 2008 Acura RDX
  By Justin N. - May 12 - 3:28 am

  Where do I start? Sure this vehicle is "fun to drive" and handles like a dream, and the interior is full of nifty features, like bluetooth, the Nav system and the phenomenal sound system. But thats about it!! Everything else about this vehicle is simply the worst. The turbo-4 is VERY NOISY when accelerating, and a good amount of ROAD NOISE enters the cabin. Very tiring on long highway drives!! FUEL ECONOMY is HORRENDOUS (about 15city/20hwy)- A huge disappointment for such a small 4-cylinder SUV!! (and for the most part I dont even drive very aggressively). I wish I could just return it and get something else!!

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  Qualtiy not good for price - 2008 Acura RDX
  By Kdog - April 13 - 12:38 pm

  I actually like this car, it handles well and has a lot of nice features. I have 23 months to go on my lease and will not purchase again. Too many rattles for a car at this price range. The gas mileage is horrible especially in the city, 17 mpg. I have taken it in twice and they seemed to fix one rattle but the other is still VERY audible. Overall somewhat disappointed.

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  Almost a year - BP up and down - 2008 Acura RDX
  By khanna111 - April 11 - 2:43 am

  It has almost been a year since I bought the RDX. I was impressed by the kick from the turbo and the Acura reputation in *quality* etc. It all started with the rattles, squeaks and then somehow the turbo lost its zing. Got the rattle on the tail gate fixed. The dealer said that he has seen this with other RDXs as well. The drivers door has an intermittent issue with some sort of flapping sound and an even more infrequent window glass rattle. The dashboard in front of the steering has an infrequent noise coming in. It gets more regular and easier to hear when the sun is out and at low speeds. The zing from the turbo and the acceleration is missing out recently - should have gone for infinity

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  Acura RDX - 2008 Acura RDX
  By Medina Wood - April 2 - 4:03 am

  Had this car for 8 years and not once in shop. Very reliable and stayed looking brand new after 8 years. Very pleased with this purchase.

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  *Insert Smiley Face Here* - 2008 Acura RDX
  By ALB - March 31 - 4:13 pm

  This car just makes me smile every time I get in it. Roomy interior, comfortable seating, out-handles any small SUV Ive ever driven. If there were one car to completely embody my persona, this would be it-- spunky, sporty, with the perfect mix of practicality and luxury.

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  RDX after 27,000 miles - 2008 Acura RDX
  By JJayB - March 19 - 11:36 pm

  I test drove every car in its class before I decided to buy the RDX. I wanted something smaller than the gas guzzling Cayenne Turbo I was driving. I wanted good visibility, good handling and reasonable fuel mileage and a vehicle I can put my golf clubs without folding down the back seats, which the Porsche, Audi, MB Ml all fail. The RDX has good acceleration and if you use the paddle shifter it beats just about any Suv at the stop light grand prix. The handling leaves the X3 for dead. Only negatives is the brakes. Several high speed stops in succession will cause the pads to vibrate. Dealer has replaced rotors and pads for free and admits it a problem. Also, nav screen is not bright