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NHTSA has 440 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Acura RDX[1]. The largest group is the unknown or other bucket with 142 complaints[2].

440owner complaints[1]
5recalls[3]
23–24MPG combined (EPA)[4]
5★NHTSA overall rating[5]

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners filed, biggest first. - Unknown or other. 142 complaints[2]. These reports do not point to one clear part, so we leave them without a story. - Visibility and wiper. 97 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe windshields that chip and crack easily and need repeated replacement. Some describe the rear glass shattering on its own, even with the car parked. - Engine. 91 complaints[7]. Owners describe the car suddenly losing power while passing or merging on the highway, with the engine light coming on. Owners say they pulled over, shut the car off and restarted it, and it ran normally afterward. - Electrical system. 39 complaints[8]. Owners describe infotainment screens that freeze, phone connection and voice features that stop working, and driver assist features that act up at random. - Power train. 37 complaints[9]. Owners describe the same sudden power loss under hard acceleration, and some mention a delayed throttle. - Fuel and propulsion system. 32 complaints[10]. - Structure. 23 complaints[11]. - Brakes. 22 complaints[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2019 RDX is necessarily included.

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 FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[4] 22 / 28 / 24 $3,400
RDX FWD A-SPEC, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[18] 22 / 27 / 24 $3,400
RDX AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive[19] 21 / 27 / 23 $3,550
RDX AWD A-SPEC, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive[20] 21 / 26 / 23 $3,550

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
SUV AWD[5] 5 4 5 4 15.0%
SUV FWD[21] 5 4 5 4 16.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2019 Acura RDX with 2.0L 4-cylinder[22] 272 hp

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

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
RDX 4DR SUV[23] 187 in 75 in 66 in 108 in 4,034 lb

How 2019 compares with other years

2007: 53 complaints, 2 recalls20072008: 33 complaints, 3 recalls2009: 15 complaints, 2 recalls20092010: 22 complaints, 2 recalls2011: 16 complaints, 2 recalls20112012: 15 complaints, 2 recalls2013: 162 complaints, 3 recalls20132014: 244 complaints, 3 recalls2015: 415 complaints, 3 recalls20152016: 41 complaints, 2 recalls2017: 79 complaints, 1 recalls20172018: 77 complaints, 1 recalls2019: 440 complaints, 5 recalls44020192020: 348 complaints, 5 recalls2021: 116 complaints, 3 recalls20212022: 31 complaints, 2 recalls2023: 24 complaints, 2 recalls20232024: 12 complaints, 2 recalls2025: 30 complaints, 1 recalls20252026: 1 complaints, 0 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each RDX model year. The 2019 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2007532
2008333
2009152
2010222
2011162
2012152
20131623
20142443
20154153
2016412
2017791
2018771
20194405
20203485
20211163
2022312
2023242
2024122
2025301
202610

NHTSA's counts for the RDX show 440 complaints and 5 recalls for 2019[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 19 have fewer complaints than 2019 and 0 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 2019 RDX?

The 2019 Acura RDX has a real complaint record, with 440 reports on file[1]. The stories we read cluster around cracking glass, sudden power loss on the highway and glitchy electronics[6][7][8]. Recalls also exist for this year, and the recall section above lists them[3]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what to check. If you are shopping for one, test drive it on a highway and try the screen and driver assist features.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura RDX?
By count, the largest named group is visibility and wiper, then engine[6][7]. The unknown or other group is larger but names no single part[2].
Does the 2019 Acura RDX have recalls?
Yes. The by-year fact shows recalls for this model year[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
How many complaints are there for the 2019 Acura RDX?
NHTSA has 440 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales.
Is the 2019 Acura RDX reliable?
The record is mixed. Owners report glass, engine power and electronics issues[6][7][8]. Check the recalls and the by-year section on this page before you buy.
What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Acura RDX?
See the Fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 440 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Acura RDX (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 142 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,350). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Acura RDX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for RDX FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 97 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 91 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 8,150). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 39 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 6,250). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 37 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 7,100). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 32 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 11,161). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 23 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 22 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 12,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. Recall 26V332, filed May 21, 2026: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 23V858, filed December 18, 2023: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
  15. Recall 23V158, filed March 9, 2023: Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly. NHTSA recall database
  16. Recall 21V215, filed March 25, 2021: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
  17. Recall 20V314, filed May 28, 2020: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
  18. EPA rating for RDX FWD A-SPEC, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for RDX AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for RDX AWD A-SPEC, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  22. EPA Test Car List, 2019 Acura RDX with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 272 hp. www.epa.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RDX 4DR SUV: length 187 in, width 75 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 4,034 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.