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Acura RDX

20 model years from 2007 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Acura RDX
Pictured: 2018 Acura RDX in Lunar Silver Metallic, front left. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2007–2026
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Latest engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Best MPG
19–24 combined, by year
Latest rating
★★★★★ (2025)
Recalls
15 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2019 (440)
Fewest problems
2023
Interest
6,945 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2026 RDX in brief

The 2026 Acura RDX is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 188 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,090 lb (A-Spec 4dr SUV).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), 11% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.

The Acura RDX has 20 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2026, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.

Its most efficient year was 2023 at 24 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 24 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the exterior lighting (574), unknown or other (346), visibility/wiper (241).

Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.

2020 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 15 campaigns and 2,113 owner complaints.

How the 2007 RDX compares

The 2007 Acura RDX is a SUV - offered with a 2.3L 4-cyl turbo engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 181 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,929 lb.

About the Acura RDX

The Acura RDX is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Honda for their Acura brand since 2006 for the 2007 model year as the second crossover SUV offering from the brand after the mid-size MDX. Since it was introduced, it has shared its platform with the Honda Civic and CR-V.

From the Wikipedia article "Acura RDX", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2026 RDX pros & cons

Full 2026 details →

What's good

  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • Modest powerUp to 272 hp, versus about 349 hp for similar 2026 models.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Compare head to head

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RDX changes by model year

  1. 2019
    • New body dimensions: 3.1 in longer, wheelbase +2.8 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
    • Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
    • Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
  2. 2014
    • Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
  3. 2013
    • New body dimensions: 1.6 in longer, wheelbase +1.2 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
    • Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl
    • Engine dropped: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo
    • Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
  4. 2010
    • Best combined MPG up from 19 to 21

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 20 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20262.0L 4-cyl turbo23 MPG187.8 in4,090 lbNot rated01
20252.0L 4-cyl turbo23 MPG187.8 in4,090 lb★★★★★130
20242.0L 4-cyl turbo23 MPG187.8 in4,090 lb★★★★★212
20232.0L 4-cyl turbo24 MPG187.8 in4,090 lb★★★★★224
20222.0L 4-cyl turbo24 MPG187.8 in4,090 lb★★★★★231
20212.0L 4-cyl turbo24 MPG186.6 in4,035 lb★★★★★3117
20202.0L 4-cyl turbo24 MPG186.6 in4,035 lb★★★★★5349
20192.0L 4-cyl turbo24 MPG186.6 in4,035 lb★★★★★5440
20183.5L 6-cyl23 MPG183.5 in3,856 lb★★★★★178
20173.5L 6-cyl23 MPG183.5 in3,856 lb★★★★★180
20163.5L 6-cyl23 MPG183.5 in3,856 lb★★★★★241
20153.5L 6-cyl23 MPG183.5 in3,856 lb★★★★★3414
20143.5L 6-cyl23 MPG183.5 in3,871 lb★★★★★3235
20133.5L 6-cyl23 MPG183.5 in3,871 lbNot rated3149
20122.3L 4-cyl turbo21 MPG181.9 in3,946 lbNot rated213
20112.3L 4-cyl turbo21 MPG181.9 in3,946 lbNot rated216
20102.3L 4-cyl turbo21 MPG181.9 in3,946 lbNot rated218
20092.3L 4-cyl turbo19 MPG180.7 in3,929 lbNot rated211
20082.3L 4-cyl turbo19 MPG180.7 in3,929 lbNot rated221
20072.3L 4-cyl turbo19 MPG180.7 in3,929 lbNot rated233
Best combined MPG by model year — Acura RDX
2007: 19 MPG2008: 19 MPG2009: 19 MPG2010: 21 MPG2011: 21 MPG2012: 21 MPG2013: 23 MPG2014: 23 MPG2015: 23 MPG2016: 23 MPG2017: 23 MPG2018: 23 MPG2019: 24 MPG2020: 24 MPG2021: 24 MPG2022: 24 MPG2023: 24 MPG2024: 23 MPG2025: 23 MPG2026: 23 MPG2007201020132016201920222025max 24 MPG

Alternatives to the 2026 RDX

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 Tesla Model Y357 miNot rated8
2026 BMW X329 MPGNot rated2
2026 Lexus RX36 MPGNot rated3
2026 Volvo XC9027 MPGNot rated1
2026 Porsche Macan21 MPGNot rated0
2026 Land Rover Discovery21 MPGNot rated1

Most common owner-reported problems

Exterior Lighting574
Unknown Or Other346
Visibility/Wiper241
Engine209
Air Bags206
Electrical System143
Power Train132
Service Brakes99
Owner complaints by model year — Acura RDX
2007: 332008: 212009: 112010: 182011: 162012: 132013: 1492014: 2352015: 4142016: 412017: 802018: 782019: 4402020: 3492021: 1172022: 312023: 242024: 122025: 302026: 12007201020132016201920222025max 440
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Acura. How we calculate this →