2018
Acura RDX

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$36,000
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Available trims

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  • FWD
    Starts at
    $36,000
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD w/AcuraWatch Plus
    Starts at
    $37,300
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD
    Starts at
    $37,500
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD w/AcuraWatch Plus
    Starts at
    $38,800
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD w/Technology Pkg
    Starts at
    $39,700
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg
    Starts at
    $41,000
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD w/Technology Pkg
    Starts at
    $41,200
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg
    Starts at
    $42,500
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD w/Advance Pkg
    Starts at
    $42,700
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD w/Advance Pkg
    Starts at
    $44,200
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Five-seat compact luxury SUV
279-hp V-6 engine standard
Front- or all-wheel drive
LED headlights standard
Automatic emergency braking available

The good & the bad

The good

Edgy styling
V-6 gas mileage
Advanced safety features available
Cargo room

The bad

Bland interior design
Interior materials
Confusing dual-screen multimedia system
Center rear shoulder belt blocks view
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Acura RDX base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.4%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years old and newer from their original in-service date, with 80,000 miles or fewer at time of vehicle delivery.
Basic
2 years / 100,000 miles
Dealer certification
182-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

93% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 97 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.7
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

  • By basedrum777
    Owns this car
    June 20, 2024

    Terrible terrible technology.

    Terrible terrible technology. Have to update your maps by paying them to buy CDs. I have had NUMEROUS times where I will get in the car, start it, put it in reverse, get out of spot and then the backup cam turns on. No iPhone audio, no android auto, no ability to update your car from your phone. Awful.
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By seadawg2015
    Owns this car
    May 24, 2024

    My third RDX.

    My third RDX.Purchased in 2018 Was the last year of the 6 cylinder.My first was 2008 turbo 4 cyl.awd.Great car and peppy.Second was 2013 6 cylinder.Even better than the 4 cyl turbo. Now 6 years into my 2018 rdx I have no regrets.Love the peppiness of the 6 cyl and I'm using Michelin Cross Climate 2's for 2/3 of the year and michelin iceX for winter driving in NH. I know I could get better gas mileage with a hybrid but am unwilling to go to a lesser performing vehicle. I never have dealer service but go to a local mechanic for all maintenance. I love this car! Has 105,000 miles.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Terri
    Used to own this car
    May 1, 2024

    Recieved notification of recall called several times to

    Recieved notification of recall called several times to no avail. Said no parts. Will call you 6 months now no call. Still waiting for call.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Elaine from Newark
    Test drove this car
    June 8, 2021

    I just love the car. Previously own a Acura mdx

    This car meets all my needs I’m a very happy customer. The minute I saw this car I feel in love with the vehicle. Beautiful SUV
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By Debra the Teacher from Chicago, IL
    Owns this car
    June 3, 2021

    I just bought it. So far, I love it!

    I just bought the car one day ago. So I can't really tell you about reliability over time. I will say this: this car is the beautifully styled, very classy. It provides comfort like no car that I owned before. It's almost like floating. I have get used to all the bells and whistles. There's a lot of them. I'm happy with my purchase.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By H & S Happily Retired from Monroe, NC
    Owns this car
    May 22, 2021

    One of the most reliable cars we have owned.

    We had a 2013 RDX and we super pleased with it, so we definitely planned to buy another RDX. The 2018 RDX meets all our expectations.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Pablo&Elsie from Kissimmee, Fl
    Used to own this car
    May 16, 2021

    Perfect for my wife and she is very happy with it.

    Nice looking car:give you nice ride, and now I getting ready to clean up and do some details on it,let’s see how better looks with my work.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Howard from Papillion
    Owns this car
    April 19, 2021

    Great looking car.

    Car meets our needs. It runs smoothly and is very comfortable. It has good gas mileage. We enjoyed driving the car on our trip to Texas.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jack k from Scranton pa
    Owns this car
    April 19, 2021

    Honda reliability with all the bells and whistles

    I have driven Honda’s for years and like their reliability. The Acura has the best parts of a Honda And the sax appeal of a Euro luxury car
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Eve from Rockport, MA
    Owns this car
    March 16, 2021

    Perfect in every way!

    I was looking for a smaller SUV, I test drove a Lexus along with a few others, but nothing came close to the Acura. Extremely comfortable, great ride, I feel very safe, and couldn't ask for more.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mandy from Maryland
    Owns this car
    March 13, 2021

    The car performance is ok so far

    I just brought this used car about two weeks ago, Its performance is ok. The seats are comfortable and I like its interior and exterior.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Peggy M from philadelphia pa
    Owns this car
    February 26, 2021

    Only 1 month but love it so far

    This car has met all my needs so far, the ride is smooth and comfortable, not to bad on gas either, very pleased with my purchase.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Acura RDX?

The 2018 Acura RDX is available in 5 trim levels:

  • (2 styles)
  • w/AcuraWatch Plus (2 styles)
  • w/Advance Pkg (2 styles)
  • w/Technology Pkg (2 styles)
  • w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Acura RDX?

The 2018 Acura RDX offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Acura RDX reliable?

The 2018 Acura RDX has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Acura RDX owners.

Is the 2018 Acura RDX a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Acura RDX. 93.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 97 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.9

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