2025 Acura RDX
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 162 |
| 2014 | 242 |
| 2015 | 410 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2019 | 437 |
| 2020 | 345 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
77% of complaints: steering — 23 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
I was going around a curve at 20mph and all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up and so did my brakes and I ended up in a ditch. I took a picture of all the alerts that came up on the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250423
Also filed under LANE DEPARTURE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
50% of complaints: lane departure — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing assist and warning.
CRASH47% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.
17% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASH10% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the EPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GMS.
Campaign 25V582000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Acura RDX — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (23 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for lane departure issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 25V582000 (steering) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Acura RDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Acura RDX is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura RDX?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 77% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Acura RDX have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.