2019 Acura RDX consumer reviews

My wife teaches blind children in 8 different schools in NJ. A lot of driving is required. She loves the car and I love knowing it’s got a superior safety rating and that it’s extremely dependable. You can’t beat an Acura - quality, price, safety, advanced technology - it’s got it all.

This is my fourth and best Acura. I bought it because of the new styling but the car has been fabulous on the road and absolutely no repairs after two years. Most reliable car ever.

It took me a year and a half if repeatedly taking it back into the dealership because the Apple Car Play did not work. It repeatedly crashed. It would crash the entire entertainment system. I could not make or receive calls, use maps, listen to music,etc. Acura replaced the entertainment system about 6 months ago. The new one works as expected. I’m going to say yes, I would recommend it, but I’d insist on the new entertainment system being installed first. The RDX dealership navigation system is awful to use. It is tedious, unresponsive, does not understand what you are “writing “ on the key pad. There is no good way to use it.

Acura knocked it out of the park with the styling inside and out. Interior is roomy and intuitive. Seats are fantastic. Perforated leather and extremely comfortable. Engine has all the power I would want with very good efficiency.

I own the high end trim line with the massive sunroof, top end audio and the vented front seats. It's a lot of technology for a good/reasonable price. But it's still a very small SUV - barely big enough for weekend trips with family of 3.

I have the entry level "Standard" model with no additional packages. Overall a very good car that I enjoy driving. This is my fourth Acura, the first built in the USA. Panel gaps and alignments are not up to Japanese standards. Not a deal breaker for me, but take a close look at any unit you are considering and make your own call. Interior and exterior design is very nice and materials are quite good. Nice suite of safety features, but no blind-spot monitoring. Expect it in a car costing $40K. Instrument panel and infotainment systems have a learning curve. The panel could use a digital speedometer display, an easy software patch. Would like the option to purchase navigation which would be easy since the car has wi-fi connectivity for software updates. Seats are comfortable for long road trips and the cabin reasonably quiet. Engine and transmission work well together. Sport+ driving mode is a lot of fun. Handles well, but no BMW. In Sport or Comfort modes, steering is a little dead on center. Car drives "big" for a compact. Good sight lines, but the vehicle not as agile as X3 of Q5. Developed suspension noise at around 7K miles which dealer tracked down to loose nut not properly torqued during build. Again not to Japanese standards. Mileage below EPA ratings, 17-18 in town and 25 on the road. Seems like good value for the money.

I was initially shopping for Lexus Nx and I figured I check the competition. The Lexus lacked a few things like a bit of "go" on the freeway and the interior looked dated. The Acura had more standard features and also a much more modern interior and more overall interior space. The ride is not as soft as the Lexus but not as stiff as a BMW. It is a great balance of sportyness and comfort. Swawd is great and provides great grip.

I currently own a TLX and was looking for a model that was higher off the ground but still felt like I was driving a car. that's where the RDX comes in. Great cabin, great seats....visually pleasing. The infotainment system is great, hype about the touchpad being difficult is highly overblown. The Aspec model looks sharp on the road and has some fun options with the sport mode. I love the new ride!

MY third RDX--great cars. Very reliable. The 2019 RDX is a really good car and I recommend it to those who want a really sporty drive, handling, etc. A bit too noisy (ending noise piped into cabin--stupid). Rinse is okay but not a luxury ride for sure. Handling is very good for this size car. Lots of power. A standout sound system. I just found the car didn't grow on me. I liked the 2nd generation with the 6 cylinder much more.

The mechanically the car works fine. The technology items are awful. The touch pad never works right. It is programmed to turn the fan down when the navigation is speaking. Not so good at 115 degrees. The navigation is cumbersome and difficult to use.