2008 Acura RDX

▲ Better than typical

2008 Acura RDX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:46:26.142Z

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 PER YEAR

2008: 33 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	53
2008	33
2009	15
2010	22
2011	16
2012	15
2013	161
2014	239
2015	405
2016	40
2017	73
2018	75
2019	431
2020	338
2021	102
2022	30
2023	19
2024	10
2025	29

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 61%

61% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file.

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TAKATA RECALL MY 2008 ACURA RDX WAS A PART OF THE TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL AND WAS APPARENTLY REPAIRED ON JANUARY 20TH OF 2017.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180804

TAKATA RECALL WAS SUPPOSEDLY COMPLETED,BY DEALER AWHILE AGO. NOW GETTING A 'CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM' MESSAGE AND 'SIDE AIRBAG OFF. UNDERSTAND THERE ARE A FAIR NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS RE THIS AND WONDERING IF SHOULD BE COVERED BECAUSE SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180503

MY AIRBAGS LIGHT IS COMING ON AND OFF,TOOK IT TO THE DEALER STATES IT MIGHT BE A SENSOR,IT DID CUT OFF, NEXT WEEK BACK ON,TOOK IT TO DEALER TODAY ,TELLS ME MY AIRBAG HARNESS IS BAD,HOW MY AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED, HAD THE CAR FOR 5YEARS,IT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20180406

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 6%

6% of complaints: wheels — 2 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3%

3% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 1 distinct report on file.

CRASH

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WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN A PARKING SPOT, THE CAR EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION DESPITE APPLICATION OF BRAKES. THE CAR JUMPED OVER PARKING STOPS AND COLLIDED WITH CAR PARKED IN OPPOSITE PARKING SLOT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140305

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20070820 — equipment

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' INCORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS WERE APPLIED TO THESE VEHICLES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INCORRECT LABEL AND ADHERE THE CORRECT LABEL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Campaign 07V358000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170222 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V061000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190410 — air bags

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.

Campaign 19V182000 — check if this car was fixed