Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.6× usual Extended coverage
20 serious complaints of 22, the most about air bags (13) and power train (2); per car on the road, 0.6× this model's usual year. 2 recalls.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Sep 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. (BBOM05242018901, May 2018)
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only. (B18-020, May 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
22 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · Drive: AWD, FWD
2010 RDX trims
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Acura reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Acura aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 272 hp | AWD | 23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 1 | Power train (1) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 272 hp | AWD | 23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 30 | Steering (23) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 272 hp | AWD | 23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 11 | Unknown or other (4) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 272 hp | AWD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 23 | Electrical system (6) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 272 hp | AWD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 31 | Unknown or other (11) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 272 hp | AWD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 114 | Unknown or other (31) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 272 hp | AWD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 346 | Unknown or other (102) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 272 hp | 4WD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 437 | Unknown or other (142) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 279 hp | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 77 | Fuel/propulsion system (17) | No |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 279 hp | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 77 | Power train (23) | No |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 41 | Power train (9) | No |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 412 | Exterior lighting (340) | No |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 243 | Exterior lighting (163) | No |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 162 | Exterior lighting (89) | No |
| 2012 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 15 | Air bags (6) | No |
| 2011 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 16 | Air bags (10) | No |
| 2010 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 22 | Air bags (13) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: RDX 2019–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ACURA RDX SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | ACURA RDX SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 30 |
| 2025 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 30 |
| 2024 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 11 |
| 2024 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 11 |
| 2023 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 23 |
| 2023 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 23 |
| 2022 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 31 |
| 2022 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 31 |
| 2021 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 114 |
| 2021 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 114 |
| 2020 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 346 |
| 2020 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 346 |
| 2019 | Acura RDX 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 437 |
| 2019 | Acura RDX 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 437 |
| 2018 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 77 |
| 2018 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 77 |
| 2017 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 77 |
| 2017 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 77 |
| 2016 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 41 |
| 2016 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 41 |
| 2015 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 412 |
| 2015 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 412 |
| 2014 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 243 |
| 2014 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 243 |
| 2013 | Acura RDX SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 162 |
| 2013 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 162 |
| 2012 | Acura RDX SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 15 |
| 2012 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 15 |
| 2011 | Acura RDX SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 16 |
| 2011 | Acura RDX SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 16 |
| 2010 | Acura RDX 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 22 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RDX AWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2026 | RDX AWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2025 | RDX AWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2025 | RDX AWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | RDX AWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | RDX AWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2023 | RDX AWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2023 | RDX AWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2023 | RDX FWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | RDX FWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2022 | RDX AWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | RDX AWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | RDX FWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2022 | RDX FWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2021 | RDX AWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | RDX AWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | RDX FWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2021 | RDX FWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | RDX AWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | RDX AWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | RDX FWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | RDX FWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | RDX AWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2019 | RDX AWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2019 | RDX FWD | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | RDX FWD A-SPEC | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2018 | RDX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2018 | RDX FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2017 | RDX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2017 | RDX FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2016 | RDX 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2016 | RDX 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2015 | RDX 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2015 | RDX 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2014 | RDX 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2014 | RDX 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2013 | RDX 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2013 | RDX 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 22 |
| 2012 | RDX 2WD | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2012 | RDX 4WD | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2011 | RDX 2WD | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2011 | RDX 4WD | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2010 | RDX 2WD | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2010 | RDX 4WD | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo | 19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.