Used Acura RDX: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 967 complaints across these 7 years; the 2019 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the RDX from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2023	2024	2025	Total
Wipers and visibility		90	78	14		2		184
Engine	3	45	29	4	3			84
Transmission	10	34	21	8	2			75
Electrical	6	30	18	5	3			62
Brakes	3		20	10			2	35

RDX generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Third generation
2019–2023
2022 update: New front and rear fascias; New exterior colors and alloy wheel designs; Interior improvements including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Second generation
2013–2018
- 2018
2016 update: More powerful revised 3.5-liter V6; New LED headlamps and LED taillamps; Updated driver assists in AcuraWatch package

Mileages where RDX problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
315–20,000 miles	Power loss into limp mode	2019
414–5,000 miles	Sudden power steering loss	2025
1,840–21,000 miles	Limp mode under acceleration	2020
7,322–11,500 miles	Power loss passing in rain	2021
19,000–82,000 miles	Rear glass shattering	2020
24,000–95,000 miles	Rear glass shatters spontaneously	2019
53,000–58,000 miles	Fuel pump failure, stalling	2020
60,000–63,220 miles	Horn stops working	2019