MYRModel Year Report

2018 Acura RDX

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2018 Acura RDX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:34:41.838Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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

Complaints per year, Acura RDX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2007: 53 complaints 2007 2008: 33 complaints 2009: 15 complaints 2010: 22 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2012: 15 complaints 2013: 161 complaints 2013 2014: 239 complaints 2015: 405 complaints 2016: 40 complaints 2016 2017: 73 complaints 2018: 75 complaints 2018 2019: 431 complaints 2019 2020: 338 complaints 2021: 102 complaints 2022: 30 complaints 2022 2023: 19 complaints 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 29 complaints 2025
2018: 75 complaints
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YearComplaints
200753
200833
200915
201022
201116
201215
2013161
2014239
2015405
201640
201773
201875
2019431
2020338
2021102
202230
202319
202410
202529

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 23%

23% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 17 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 16 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 ACURA RDX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AND PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, OPENED THE TAILGATE, AND THE ALARM SOUNDED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180712

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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A WESTBOUND DISTRACTED DRIVER SWERVED INTO MY LANE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND MY AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM SLOWED ME TO THE POINT THAT I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE WAY OF THE ONCOMING VEHICLE CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER FOLLOWING IMPACT (SEE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20190207

Unintended acceleration, hesitation, and transmission issues. When accelerating from first gear to second gear, hesitates and then suddenly lurching forward.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230908

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Acura RDX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2022 ▲ 2008 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Acura RDX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Acura RDX is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Acura RDX?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Acura RDX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.