What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura RDX?

Air bags lead the complaint list, followed by speed control and the electrical system.

Does the 2007 Acura RDX have recalls?

Yes, recalls exist for this year. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.

What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Acura RDX?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

Is the 2007 Acura RDX reliable?

Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. Read the problem groups above and the by-year section to judge for yourself.

Which year of the Acura RDX is best?

See the by-year comparison section on this page.

2007 Acura RDX Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Acura RDX^[1]. The biggest group names the air bags^[2].

53owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[3]

19MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Air Bags. 22 complaints^[2]. Owners describe air bags that stayed shut in a crash, air bags that went off in a minor bump, and waiting on parts for a repair notice.
Speed Control. 7 complaints^[5]. Owners describe the car losing power or speeding up on its own, and some say the dealer could not find the cause.
Electrical System. 6 complaints^[6]. Owners describe keys that will not come out of the ignition, a battery that drains or dies, and one car lost to a fire.
Brakes. 5 complaints^[7]. Owners describe pads wearing unevenly, grinding when stopping, and warning lights that came on.
Engine. 5 complaints^[8]. The group is small and the reports vary.
Equipment, Visibility/Wiper and Unknown Or Other. 3 complaints each^[9]^[10]^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 RDX is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (19V182), March 2019. About 1,101,534 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (16V061), February 2016. About 2,232,187 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
RDX 4WD, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S5), Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[4]	17 / 22 / 19	$4,350

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD^[14]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	15.5%

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
RDX 4DR SUV AWD /TECHNOLOGY^[15]	181 in	74 in	65 in	104 in	3,929 lb

How 2007 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each RDX model year. The 2007 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2007	53	2
2008	33	3
2009	15	2
2010	22	2
2011	16	2
2012	15	2
2013	162	3
2014	244	3
2015	415	3
2016	41	2
2017	79	1
2018	77	1
2019	440	5
2020	348	5
2021	116	3
2022	31	2
2023	24	2
2024	12	2
2025	30	1
2026	1	0

NHTSA's counts for the RDX show 53 complaints and 2 recalls for 2007^[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 11 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 8 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (1) and the most are for 2019 (440)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2007 RDX?

The complaint record for this RDX is dominated by the air bag group^[2]. Speed control and electrical reports come next^[5]^[6], and all of these are unverified owner reports that are not adjusted for sales^[1]. Recalls exist for this year, so check the recall section on this page^[3]. A used one is worth a careful inspection of the air bags, brakes and battery before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura RDX?: Air bags lead the complaint list, followed by speed control and the electrical system^[2]^[5]^[6].
Does the 2007 Acura RDX have recalls?: Yes, recalls exist for this year^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Acura RDX?: See the fuel economy section on this page.
Is the 2007 Acura RDX reliable?: Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. Read the problem groups above and the by-year section to judge for yourself.
Which year of the Acura RDX is best?: See the by-year comparison section on this page.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Acura RDX

2007 this page
2008 33 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 22 complaints, 2 recalls
2011 16 complaints, 2 recalls
2013 162 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 244 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 415 complaints, 3 recalls
2016 41 complaints, 2 recalls
2017 79 complaints, 1 recall
2018 77 complaints, 1 recall
2019 440 complaints, 5 recalls
2020 348 complaints, 5 recalls
2021 116 complaints, 3 recalls
2026 1 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Acura RDX

Other Acura models from 2007

2007 Acura MDX 99 complaints, 0 recalls
2007 Acura TL 124 complaints, 2 recalls

All Acura models

Similar cars from 2007: suvs

2007 Nissan Murano 676 complaints, 2 recalls
2007 Nissan Xterra 557 complaints, 1 recall
2007 Subaru Tribeca 30 complaints, 8 recalls
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 593 complaints, 8 recalls
2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 3 complaints, 1 recall
2007 Toyota Sequoia 136 complaints, 7 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Acura RDX (7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
22 complaints name the air bags component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 99,500). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Acura RDX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for RDX 4WD, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S5), Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
7 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,994). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,500). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 29,000). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the equipment component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 19V182, filed March 6, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V061, filed February 3, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RDX 4DR SUV AWD /TECHNOLOGY: length 181 in, width 74 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 104 in, curb weight 3,929 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2007 Acura RDX: problems, recalls and fuel economy