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#BS-2018-ACURLX-5ECF2018 Acura RLXProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 7 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 7 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
Top reported problems
headlight level erratic in extreme cold weather
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
reverse gear not engaging very rarely after idling summer
1 complaints • Severity 2/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 92K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (3 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Acura RLX: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 43% of all reports filed for the 2018 Acura RLX, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 92,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 92K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2018 Acura RLX, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical System:starter Assembly Issues
Electrical System:starter Assembly complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2018 Acura RLX, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:starter assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/camshaft Position Sensor Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/camshaft Position Sensor complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2018 Acura RLX, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:crank/camshaft position sensor-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 RLX. 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 RLX NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★5 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.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Electrical overstress
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
The worst model year for the Acura RLX is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is wheels / hubs.
2018 Acura RLX vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
7
Class avg
129
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars 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. 7 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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