Is the Acura RDX Reliable? Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying a Used Acura RDX 

Not a lot of people know this but these cars learn how you drive so they will adapt how quickly they come off a stop and how the transmission feels around town I recommend resetting the transmission learning behavior if you do decide to get these or any modern car it also helps if for some reason your car is feel jerky and hasn’t felt like that before. Step 1 get in car press the start button twice without starting your car you want it in the on position. Step 2 hold down the gas peddle for 30 seconds until your check engine disappear then press power button to turn off then fully start the car and it’s reset this is how the car comes off the assembly line before it gets a chance to learn driving styles of a handful of people. And now the car will adapt to your driving style and if you were having jerky issues it should feel way smoother off the line and when shifting. Take care guys hope this helps also I believe this method works with any Acura products that has a Drive by Wire set up which is basically a Electric throttle peddle not a traditional cable setup.

I had a 2104 RDX AWD Tech for 8 years now (bought new). Only issue is front brake rotor warped 2x. Acura acknowledge the issue, but would not cover the cost to replace it. Rotor manufactures after 2015 solved the issue.

I just bought a 2018 RDX AWD Tech w 18k miles. I chose this over the 2019 because of the price and i personally like the V6 vs the turbo. It is one of the most comfortable cars I’ve driven. And the ride is smooth, pick up is fast. Its a little dated but i think its still an attractive looking car.. the v6 engine, ride, speed, handling & the low mileage made buying this an easy choice for me. I love driving it

Great detail here thank you

I got a a Certified Pre owned 2015 model fully loaded only had 4500 miles it was a 2 year lease were the person just needed a car while working in Chicago for the time being I picked it up in 2016 and I just crossed over 19k miles not a single issue granted I do all my own service like oil changes and brakes etc. I highly recommended this vehicle but you do want to do preventive maintenance on this car on any car for that matter. However I do feel that shudder between 2-3rd gear around 35-40 mph it’s not transmission related so don’t get worried it’s the VCM technology -Variable Cylinder Management which is a fuel save technology that turns off cylinders while driving turns off from 6 to 4 around town and on highway it can run on 3 with cruise control on it does work. But I have since turned it off with this VCM muzzler kit that disables the system giving you V6 power all the time. These kits around 100 bucks and are plug and play I recommend this if you plan to keep the vehicle long term around 4-8 years just Incase this causes issues down the line.

I have a 2018 basic to avoid most of the problems mentioned. keep in mind that is the negatives of buying a used car.

I am seriously considering a used 2nd Gen RDX. I have a friend with a 3rd Gen and he loves it. My budget is in the 2nd gen range and I would prefer the V6.

Preferably find an RDX without the blind-spot and crash mitigation system because some how it's tied to the same computer system as the transmission. My mum has a 2017 RDX and the blind spot system failed which also somehow resulted in a "Transmission Problem" fault on the dash, despite the car shifting just fine. It went back and fourth to the dealer with fluid changes, a transmission shift module replacement and finally leading to a replacement of the entire transmission and blind spot system because the dealer couldn't figure out what the problem was (under warranty thankfully) This is something you don't want to deal with when you're out of warranty so look for the Pre-refresh model RDX V6 since it has the more user-friendly infotainment and bullet proof reliability. Plus I'm pretty sure those LED headlights are pretty expensive to replace too.

Some common issues - transmission becomes jerky. need to change out the pressure switches and get the dealer to do a software update on the transmission.

The Acura RDX is off the hook! I have a 2013 and it's worth EVERY penny. The ten speed transmission make this car get up and go! And it's good on gas.

Very interesting video. The reliability record is not as spotless as you would expect from Acura.

Debating between used rx350 or acura rxd?? Also what is the best reliable used year to buy for acura? Thank u

new ones are now 4 cyl turbo. Cant put many miles on a 4 cyl turbo without serious maintenance

I purchased my Red Pearl ll 2014 Acura RDX Tech 2wd with 125K miles. Its nice collection to my BlackPearl pearl 04 Accord EXV6 Sedan.

front brake rotors are defective on 2013 - 2014 rdx. also the replacement parts until after 2015 production date. it took me to replace the rotor twice to get them fixed. i got the dealer paid and replaced the first one.

I'm about to purchase a 2016 Rdx Tech with 59k miles. any thought or recomendations? Thanks

The 3.5 L engine needs the timing belt and water pump changed/checked before160,000 km. Expensive maintenance at dealer $1580 plus tax.

having the vcm issue on ours (v6 tech package, AWD)......and those little resistors dont seem to stop it. im about ready to sell it.

ty i will be looking for a diff vehicle lol

What a load of BS