2022 Acura RDX

▲ Better than typical
2022 Acura RDX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:46:49.884Z

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

Complaints per year, Acura RDX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 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 2019: 431 complaints 2019 2020: 338 complaints 2021: 102 complaints 2022: 30 complaints 2022 2023: 19 complaints 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 29 complaints 2025
2022: 30 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
200753
200833
200915
201022
201116
201215
2013161
2014239
2015405
201640
201773
201875
2019431
2020338
2021102
202230
202319
202410
202529

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY/WIPER 30%

30% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 9 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 2 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Respected Sir/Madam, I am filing this complaint about a road incident that occurred on [XXX] near [XXX] that resulted in a total car loss for me, [XXX] , wife of [XXX] (jointly insured through GEICO Auto Insurance ).

NHTSA ODI report, 20250425

LANE DEPARTURE 7%

7% of complaints: lane departure — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20240328 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid,...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 24V064000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260706 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Acura RDX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 24V064000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2016 ▲ 2007

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 2015 ■ 2020

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Acura RDX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Acura RDX is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Acura RDX?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Acura RDX have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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