2018 Acura RLX: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker RLX years.
9 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2018 RLX?The 2018 Acura RLX has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag potential rod bearing issue noted for some model years, with 2018 excluded.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Acura RLX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other RLX years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the RLX?
Across the 6 RLX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2020) to 85 (2014). With 9 complaints, the 2018 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
Recalls affecting the 2018 RLX
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 23V858000Honda (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 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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.
- IsolatedPotential rod bearing issue noted for some model years, with 2018 excluded
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
Compare every RLX year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.
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