MYRModel Year Report

2016 Acura RDX

▲ Better than typical
2016 Acura RDX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:29.852Z

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
41
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2016: 41 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200753
200833
200915
201022
201116
201215
2013162
2014244
2015416
201641
201780
201878
2019441
2020350
2021117
202231
202324
202411
202530
20261

Known problem areas

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

Power train

22% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing axle assembly.

Electrical system

20% · 8 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The 2016 Acura RDX newly purchased on 4/25/2016 from fresno Acura had a spontaneous fire and subsequent immediate electrical system failure during a trip from fresno (California) to monterey (California).

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-15

Also filed under Engine

Engine

17% · 7 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

2016 Acura RDX with approx 31,000 miles. After approx 1.5 mile trip parked it at a shopping center, turned off the engine and locked the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-17

Service brakes

15% · 6 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2016 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH a deer had jumped in front of his vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-22

Also filed under Tires and visibility

The automatic brake mitigation system has deployed on 3 separate occasions for no apparent reason. Each time I was driving on a clear road with no obstructions or traffic in front of my vehicle when the system activated and began braking .

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30

Steering

10% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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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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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Acura RDX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V061000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V182000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Acura RDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Acura RDX is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura RDX?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Acura RDX have?
2 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.