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2019 Acura RDX consumer reviews

$37,400–$39,400 MSRP range
side view of 2019 RDX Acura
(224 reviews)
73% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.2
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Great Safety Upgrades

The Advance package has it all! I especially like the front camera system, the cars ability to stop avoiding collision and the lane assist features. I’m not sure about the location of the blind spot monitor location on side instead of in mirror

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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German Handling and Styling, without the cost.

The RDX checked the most boxes for me. Handling and style closer to the German cars than others and more affordable and lesser cost for maintenance than the German's. Berlin Acura was great to deal with. Love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Disappointed for the price

Had the car for 2 months, then a "seal" leak, the transmission had to be completely replaced (one piece). Still leaking after not having the car for over a week. Was told another seal leaked due to the repair. Not happy this dream car has problems, and concerned what else will go wrong.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great exterior and handling, infotainment is crap

I had it for 4 weeks now, and drive it mostly on the highway. Although the performance is average (nothing great) and the handling is excellent, the Bluetooth and USB connectiosnare a piece of crap. once you connect them they arrange my (9,500) songs alphabetically, and there is no way of showing folders, albums or gneres. It expects playlists at best. The above and not having Android Auto is a deal breaker. although t has been promised, Acura just keeps delaying the release date. I would have bought a different SUV if I had realized about these shortcomings.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Worst/Quirkiest infotainment system ever

Many forums discuss many lock up issues, radio & system not working. Lacking even the most basic GPS functions. Even the new dec 18 software upgrade has not addressed them. This is my 3rd Acura & 2nd RDX but the way they rolled out this new system is atrocious. Unless they provide another software update in very early 2019 to repair the issues their last update created & fix the other quirks, I will not buy another Acura ever again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great SUV

Have been impressed by handling, performance and amenities on vehicle. Not disappointed in any way after my change from 3 series BMW. Fun vehicle to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Stylish, comfortable, and sporty in one

Car is comfortable, has great engine, and handling while having the reliability behind it. It is great especially when considering the competition. I got this car because Acura finally added the tech to the car that was needed, along with giving the RDX a sportier feel and CarPlay.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing vehicle poor infotainment system

Amazing ride for a SVU. Comfortable and easier to drive. Though as a long time Acura customer it has many qwarks. Turn the engine off and it automaygoes into park great! But it stays in accessories mode??? Why? To drain the battery perhaps as you leave the car? Then the nav sys, they went back 10 years. Traffic updates and more of a miss than hit. Often get errors on screen cannot change the radio channels. No Android auto as promised yet.... No rush I guess no that I paid them!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love it

I traded in my 2015 RDX for the 2019, wow it was a good choice. This car sits a little higher and is very responsive although I was concerned going from the v6 to the 4 turbo. The inside is very comfortable and the safety features sold me. My insurance did not increase. I feel good about this car, I am a happy customer

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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impressed

Had a 2018 Honda CRV(which was very good), but traded in for a 2019 Acura RDX after one test drive(plus quite a bit of research beforehand). We also have a 2015 Lexus RX 350 that my wife drives most of the time. Now that we have purchased the Acura RDX, she wants to trade. No Way! The new Acura RDX is fantastic. We did go all out and get the SH-AWD Advance package. It is well worth it. Note-radio rewind, REALLY? and it works. The Lexus may be looking for a new home soon.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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