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#BS-2018-ACURDX-51282018 Acura RDXProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 105 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 105 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
Top reported problems
transmission shudder
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
squealing brakes
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
lights are not bright
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
acura link failure despite paying full subscription
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
when turning the wheel it makes a rubbing noise
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
34 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 7K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (24 reports) • Median: 7K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
Best Case
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Fuel System (34 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Acura RDX: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 32% of all reports filed for the 2018 Acura RDX, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 7K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2018 Acura RDX, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Acura RDX, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2018 Acura RDX, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Acura RDX. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (1 recall)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2018 Acura RDX NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Acura RDX is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.
2018 Acura RDX vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
105
Class avg
443
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 105 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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