The Lemon Index2018 Acura RDX.
The 2018 Acura RDX is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 18 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 28, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 1 recall, and it gets 22 to 23 mpg combined. It's the best Acura RDX year we track.
One of the most reliable. 3.6× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2020
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 77 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Acura RDX year. 2018 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 2K to 25K miles on the car (19 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 56 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Dealer Message - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications
- Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura RDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Acura RDX SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3450–3600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
While cornering the car stalls/hesitates with no power. Occurs at low speed.has occurred numerous times on city street since purchase oct.5,2017. Dealership could not simulate but failed to do any testing ?
2018 Acura RDX owner · NHTSA complaint 11120380
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Acura RDX reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 28; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2018 Acura RDX problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (17%), speed control (17%) and engine (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Acura RDX have?
1 safety recall (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Acura RDX get?
22 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2018 Acura RDX safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2018 Acura RDX have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2018 Acura RDX cost in fuel a year?
About $3450 to $3600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Acura RDX have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
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