2019 Acura RDX: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Acura RDX has 428 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and engine. Owners most often flag turbocharger failure, catastrophic turbo failure 100,000-150,000 miles (161,000-241,000 km), symptoms include loss of power, excessive smoke, metal grinding noises, oil leaks, wastegate failures, affects estimated 40-60% of fleet beyond 120,000 miles, replacement cost $2,500-$4,000 including labor, very frequent.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

428
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Acura RDX vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

visibility/wiper
96
engine
86
electrical system
37
power train
36
fuel/propulsion system
30

Recalls affecting the 2019 RDX

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 20V314000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles…

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 21V215000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan…

seat belts:front:buckle assembly

Campaign 23V158000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts…

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 23V858000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 …

What owners say across generations

Mixed to positive sentiment for first-generation model, regarded as pioneering turbocharged compact luxury SUV offering engaging driving dynamics and strong performance but compromised by turbocharger reliability concerns and aging platform limitations. Praise

  • Turbocharger failure, catastrophic turbo failure 100,000-150,000 miles (161,000-241,000 km), symptoms include loss of power, excessive smoke, metal grinding noises, oil leaks, wastegate failures, affects estimated 40-60% of fleet beyond 120,000 miles, replacement cost $2,500-$4,000 including labor, very frequent
  • Poor fuel economy, 18-20 MPG combined real-world with aggressive driving yielding 15-17 MPG, premium fuel (91+ octane) required adds $800-$1,200 annually versus regular, disappointing for compact SUV, very frequent
  • Front suspension noise, strut mount bearings deteriorate causing clunking over bumps, control arm bushings wear prematurely 60,000-100,000 miles (97,000-161,000 km), complete front suspension refresh $800-$1,500, recurrent
  • SH-AWD rear differential service neglect, rear differential and transfer case fluid changes required every 30,000 miles often neglected, failure symptoms include shuddering, grinding, repair cost $2,000-$3,500, recurrent (maintenance-dependent)
  • Dated technology, no Bluetooth connectivity 2007-2008, primitive infotainment system throughout generation, navigation system (Technology Package) outdated and slow, USB port absent early years, very frequent

Owner insights cover all generations of the RDX.

Typical used price

Used RDX listings typically run $15,958–$29,339 across 2012 to 2026 model years.

Other RDX model years

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