MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Acura RDX Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 1,816 total NHTSA owner complaints and 30 federal recall campaigns for the Acura RDX.
Best RDX Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All RDX Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RDX | 7.7 / 10 | 29(7.2/10k) | 1 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 RDX | 5.8 / 10 | 11(2.8/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 RDX | 8.1 / 10 | 21(5.3/10k) | 2 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 RDX | 6.2 / 10 | 31(7.8/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 RDX | 5 / 10 | 110(27.5/10k) | 3 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 RDX | 3.4 / 10 | 340(85/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 RDX | 3.5 / 10 | 433(108.3/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 RDX | 6.7 / 10 | 77(19.3/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 RDX | 6.5 / 10 | 74(18.5/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 RDX | 6.2 / 10 | 40(10/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 RDX | 4.4 / 10 | 409(102.3/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 RDX | 4.4 / 10 | 241(60.3/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |