Is the 2007 Acura RDX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Acura RDX is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura RDX?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Acura RDX have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2007 Acura RDX

▲ Better than typical

2007 Acura RDX
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 53
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2007: 53 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	53
2008	33
2009	15
2010	22
2011	16
2012	15
2013	162
2014	244
2015	416
2016	41
2017	80
2018	78
2019	441
2020	350
2021	117
2022	31
2023	24
2024	11
2025	30
2026	1

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

42% · 22 reports

CRASHINJURY

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I saw that there is a recall for my airbags and was wondering what to do next.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-04

Vehicle stalled on road, three vehicles stopped behind the stalled car. Fifth vehicle hit the left rear of my wife's SUV sending her into the vehicle in front and so on. Air bags did not deploy in my wife's vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-12

Vehicle speed control

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing linkages.

CRASH

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Sua incident. I slowly entered underground parking garage with brakes on, turned into parking stall (Brakes on) and vehicle suddenly, rapidly accelerated, over riding brakes and crashed head on into cement wall causing airbag to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-01

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic and structure

Electrical system

11% · 6 reports

FIRE

Service brakes

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Engine

8% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2007-01-04Trailer hitches06E096000 Certain Honda accessory trailer hitches, p/n 08L92-stk-200, manufactured between June 26 and July 8, 2006, and sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 2007 model year Acura RDX vehicles. The…

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and inspect and, if necessary, replace the hitch. The recall began on November 29, 2006. Owners may contact Acura client services at 800-382-2238.

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2017-02-22Air bags16V061000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX,...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

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2019-04-10Air bags19V182000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Acura RDX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 22 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 06E096000 · Trailer hitches
Recall 16V061000 · Air bags
Recall 19V182000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Acura RDX reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Acura RDX is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura RDX?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Acura RDX have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.