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

- 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 (573), 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 2,112 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
2023 RDX
24 owner complaints · 2 recalls
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2019 RDX
440 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 3 crash reports
Most reported: Unknown Or Other
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
RDX changes by model year
- 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
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 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
- 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
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 187.8 in | 4,090 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 187.8 in | 4,090 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 30 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 187.8 in | 4,090 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 12 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 187.8 in | 4,090 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 24 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 187.8 in | 4,090 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 31 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 186.6 in | 4,035 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 117 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 186.6 in | 4,035 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 349 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 186.6 in | 4,035 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 440 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,856 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 78 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,856 lb | Not rated | 1 | 80 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,856 lb | Not rated | 2 | 41 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,856 lb | Not rated | 3 | 413 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,871 lb | Not rated | 3 | 235 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,871 lb | Not rated | 3 | 149 |
| 2012 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 181.9 in | 3,946 lb | Not rated | 2 | 13 |
| 2011 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 181.9 in | 3,946 lb | Not rated | 2 | 16 |
| 2010 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 181.9 in | 3,946 lb | Not rated | 2 | 18 |
| 2009 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 180.7 in | 3,929 lb | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2008 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 180.7 in | 3,929 lb | Not rated | 2 | 21 |
| 2007 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 180.7 in | 3,929 lb | Not rated | 2 | 33 |
Alternatives to the 2026 RDX
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Volvo XC90 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Land Rover Discovery | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Acura. How we calculate this →



