The Lemon Index2007 Acura RDX.
The 2007 Acura RDX has too few complaints to score: 10 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 19 mpg combined. The best Acura RDX year is 2018.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 53 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Acura RDX year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 36K to 130K miles on the car (33 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- airbags 2019
The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containi.
- airbags 2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- trailer hitches 2006
CERTAIN HONDA ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCHES, P/N 08L92-STK-200, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 26 AND JULY 8, 2006, AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 2007 MODEL YEAR ACURA RDX VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Acura told dealers about
Acura sent dealers 73 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Brake warning light is
- Windshield wipers intermittently do not park or turn off
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.3L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
During a routine tire roataion on my 2007 Acura RDX I was informed that the rear brakes were completely worn (90%) and the pads were wearing unevenly. The front brakes showed only 10% wear - the car had 20,000 miles on it.
2007 Acura RDX owner · NHTSA complaint 10232092
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Acura RDX reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 10 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2007 Acura RDX problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (30%), equipment & accessories (30%) and visibility (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Acura RDX have?
3 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Acura RDX get?
19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Acura RDX problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 36,100 and 130,500 miles. The middle report was at 68,100 miles, from 33 complaints.
Does the 2007 Acura RDX have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Acura RDX cost in fuel a year?
About $4200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Acura RDX have?
2.3L 4-cyl.
What Acura RDX year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2018, 2016 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works