Is the 2019 Acura RDX reliable?

The 2019 Acura RDX has 558 complaints filed with NHTSA (5.8x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: OTHER problems.

What are common problems with the 2019 Acura RDX?

Top problems: OTHER (136 complaints, avg repair $500); VISIBILITY (113 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (87 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2019 Acura RDX?

Yes, there are 5 recall(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER. Contact any Acura dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Acura RDX?

The 2019 Acura RDX gets 23 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2087. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

Is the 2019 Acura RDX often stolen?

Theft risk tier for the Acura RDX: low. HLDI insurance loss data suggests lower-than-average theft claims for this model.

How much does it cost to insure a 2019 Acura RDX?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2019 Acura RDX is approximately $1,912/year (suv-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2019 Acura RDX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2019 Acura RDX has 558 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 5.8x the segment average of 97. The most common issue is other problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: the electronics on the vehicle - the phone, navigation system, radio - freeze up and won't function. the navigation system's keypad doesn't work. apparently this is now a frequent problem on 2019 acura rdx's. There are 5 recalls issued for this model year.

3 injuries

558

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

5.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

OTHER

136 complaints

24%

• THE ELECTRONICS ON THE VEHICLE - THE PHONE, NAVIGATION SYSTEM, RADIO - FREEZE UP AND WON'T FUNCTION. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM'S KEYPAD DOESN'T WORK. APPARENTLY THIS IS NOW A FREQUENT PROBLEM ON 2019 ACURA RDX'S
• VOICE RECOGNITION WITH APPLE CARPLAY AND 3RD PARTY APPS FAILS TO FUNCTION WHICH CAN LEAD TO DRIVER DISTRACTION RESULTING IN COLLISIONS. THIS IS AN APPLE ISSUE, NOT AN ACURA ISSUE. THIRD PARTY APPS FOR APPLE CARPLAY HAVE BEEN RELEASED SEVERAL WEEKS AGO FROM THIS DATE BUT VOICE RECOGNITION WILL NOT
• AFTER APPLE'S IOS UPDATE FOR IPHONE, APPLE CARPLAY HAS BECOME UNSTABLE AND CRASHES FOR NO APPARENT REASON RESULTING IN ACTIVE NAVIGATION SERVICES WHILE DRIVING, BECOMING UNUSABLE WITHOUT WARNING. RESTARTING THE ACURA TECHNOLOGY AND/OR THE IPHONE RESULTS IN CONTINUED SPORADIC BUT UNUSEABLE OPERATION.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE ELECTRONICS ON THE VEHICLE - THE PHONE, NAVIGATION SYSTEM, RADIO - FREEZE UP AND WON'T FUNCTION. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM'S KEYPAD DOESN'T WORK. APPARENTLY THIS IS NOW A FREQUENT PROBLEM ON 2019 ACURA RDX'S”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2019 Acura RDX

Based on 183 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 10K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

147

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 8K mi · 50 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 5K mi · 18 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 7K mi · 17 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 16K mi · 16 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 6K mi · 13 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 14K mi · 12 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (5)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP28/05/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Low theft risk

Low theft rates typically correlate with lower comprehensive-coverage insurance premiums.

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2019 Acura RDX

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,087

Per month

$174

Per mile

17.4¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,286/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,778/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2019 Acura RDX

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,912

Full coverage / month

$159

Liability only / year

$688

vs US avg

+14%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x

× theft risk0.90x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1912

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Acura RDX Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

60K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

15K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

Uses Maintenance Minder — actual intervals adjust based on driving conditions. Values shown are typical.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Acura New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

6 yr / 70K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / 50K mi

Includes 3 years complimentary maintenance for 2025+

These are the terms for a new Acura. If you're buying a used 2019 RDX, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Acura dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 558 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: THE ELECTRONICS ON THE VEHICLE - THE PHONE, NAVIGATION SYSTEM, RADIO - FREEZE UP AND WON'T FUNCTION. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM'S KEYPAD DOESN'T WORK. APPARENTLY THIS IS NOW A FREQUENT PROBLEM ON 2019 ACURA RDX'S
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: SINCE PURCHASING CAR, I'VE HAD: SQUEAKY BRAKES. ACURA IS AWARE BUT DOES NOT HAVE FIX. LANE DEPARTURE ISSUE. A LOT OF "FALSE POSITIVES" WHICH CAUSES CAR TO SHAKE AND SLOW DOWN - VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ANOTHER CAR IS DRIVING BEHIND. ACURA IS AWARE BUT DOES NOT HAVE FIX. ISSUES WITH RADIO AND APPLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION IN TRAFFIC, WHILE IN MOTION. THE CAR REFUSED TO START UP AGAIN, INDICATING A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CAR ALSO REFUSED TO SHUT DOWN, AND THE ELECTRONICS ARE CONFUSED. THIS IS THE THIRD INCIDENT THAT I HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: TRYING TO OVERTAKE SLOWER CAR ON TWO LANE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 60MPH, CAR LOST ALL POWER WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" FORCED TO FIND WAY OFF ROAD ON BUSY ROAD. USING 93 OCTANE GAS, SUNNY DAY. WAITED FEW MINUTES RESTARTED VEHICLE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 5 recalls have been completed — free at any Acura dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)