2016 Acura RLX: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker RLX years.
8 owner complaints, most about suspension. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 RLX?The 2016 Acura RLX has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and structure. Owners most often flag seats in earlier models (2016) reported as uncomfortable on longer drives.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Acura RLX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other RLX years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the RLX?
Across the 6 RLX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2020) to 85 (2014). With 8 complaints, the 2016 RLX sits about the same as the model's median of 9.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Owners consistently describe the RLX Sport Hybrid as an underrated, reliable, and genuinely enjoyable luxury sedan, praising its smooth power delivery, SH-AWD handling, and strong fuel economy for its size.
- IsolatedSeats in earlier models (2016) reported as uncomfortable on longer drives
Owner insights cover all generations of the RLX. See the full RLX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used RLX listings typically run $12,689–$19,220 across 2014 to 2020 model years.
Other RLX model years
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