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2014 Acura RLX consumer reviews

$48,450 starting MSRP
side view of 2014 RLX Acura
(35 reviews)
74% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 3.9
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Nice car but some concerns

Battery on this car went bad less than 3 years. There was a recall on the headlights. Within 1 1/2 years moisture was developing behind the lens. Now my headlight is malfunctioning and to replace the bulb which is part of housing it cost $3000. So Upset!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great value of luxury & tech!!!

Purchased a used Acura RLX with low kilometers. I was not looking for an Acura RLX but the car showed up on search parameters. I was surprised by the quality of the interior and the performance of the car. I like the quality of the seats with the soft leather and cooling/heating features The engine is very responsive, especially on the highway at high speeds. Fuel economy is impressive. The ride was quiet and composed. On twisty roads, I certainly felt the P-AWS working for my benefit. It's difficult to explain but I felt more confident with P-AWS on curves. Lots of space in the back seat and trunk. I don't mind the dual screens but found the info system a bit slow. Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase and will certainly consider another RLX in the future. You get a lot of luxury and tech features for less money. The options in my previous Mercedes Benz were expensive. The car feels more agile for its size too. Difficult to compare this car with BMW, Mercedes Benz, or Audi. The whole driving experience is totally different in a good way.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Rear steering actuators!! Very dangerous!!

Rear steering actuators have gone bad!! Very expensive repair!! Thank goodness the dealership guaranteed it for 90 days and 3000 miles!! It is a $5500.00 repair!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Stay Away...MAJOR ISSUES with RLX !! !!!!

I bought mine Pre Owned with 65k miles and now have 80k on it. The rear wheel steering PAWS needs replaced and is $6000 to fix. Acura knows the rear wheel acuators go bad and each side is $2500 plus labor and alignment. Also now I am having issues with draining my battery. I looked online and many others are having the same issues and with less miles on their RLX. I am used to Lexus and Toyotas with no issues and have driven them for 300k miles. This is rediculous and Acura need to do something about it ! I should of bought the Lexus LS460 instead.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Stylish and Lovely

The RLX meets all my needs; spacious, stylish, high performance! The technology is a bonus. I've been a Honda owner for years and Acura now is a proud investment

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it

I love it. I am thankful for Chris with the experience of helping me find a car and helping me get squared away. I appreciate the technology package and love the car.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Well made luxury car

I love the technology, style, and performance of this car and I would love to see what else Acura will do when the new one comes out.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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The sleeper car at sometimes great savings.

I really enjoyed driving the car and overall features, but the dealers think it's a new car price, when there's a $28K depression value in it the first year, then $2.5K each additional year. Some dealer understand that and price it right, most don't which suck limiting chooses as there are very few out there. Most are off lease.

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

this make me happy just to get me to one place to another i love to drive but make me happier just to help other people if i can like take them place if they dont have a car but i will just because im good hearted

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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Battery Drainage

I have had my car towed twice and the first time the dealership said I left on the map light and it drained the battery. This time the dealer said the car started when they moved the car, but this was after the car was jumped. I feel there is a faulty design somewhere which is draing the battery.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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