2007 Acura RDX: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 53 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (42% of complaints); the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I purchased this car from a certified dealer in 2016. Multiple times, the vehicle lost its ability to accelerate and maintains its current speed. As it it became sluggish. Yesterday, on my way home from work, the engine stalled suddenly.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2020
“Engine light comes on after long drives and hot weather. After several inspections by my mechanic, I was told I needed a new turbo. I have 147,000 miles on the car. He told me my car would just stop at some point. Is this really the problem? The engine light is scary. It happens while driving on the freeway.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2020
“Vehicle that I bought has known issues with missing rear driving differential bolt, this is indeed a safety concern. I have had this vehicle for under a year and since I've had it it's had a rattle that I thought was coming from the muffler added put onto a lyft and to my surprise the rear suspension and differential bolt/machine just so happen to not be there. When driving as car hits small or medium bumps corner only pulls it's also rattles do to this bushing missing.”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2019
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“When stopped car accelerates on its own.very scary.this has happen more than once.we put the car in park and shut it off fast.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2018
“I purchased the car in april and I never received my registration, and plates, they had never mentioned to me that the status of the car was salvage. I also wasn't informed they were out of business when I was in process of purchasing my car. Since I purchased the car the check engine light has always been on, and the back of the car is messed up.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura rdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2017
“Takata recall. I am 71 years old and have only one car. I am concerned that if there would be an accident (I drive rarely (less than 5000 miles a year) and carefully (no moving violations or accidents in decades) I would be seriously injured. When will my car air bags be replaced. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2017
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 acura rdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/07/17*lj updated 09/07/2017*js”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2017
“Takata recall - received a letter dated 3/2016 from acura informing me of a recall on my car for air bag problems, which is a potentially very dangerous concern. The letter indicated the replacement parts would be available in the summer of 2016. This is now november and the part is still not available. I have called acura client relations twice and my local dealer has attempted twice to obtain the part, all these efforts were without result. In my most recent call to acura the rep could not help and refused to transfer me to a manager for assistance. I would like the part to be made available asap”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura rdx. The contact stated that the battery failed while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not duplicated. The failure began four months ago. The failure mileage was 84,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
CERTAIN HONDA ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCHES, P/N 08L92-STK-200, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 26 AND JULY 8, 2006, AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 2007 MODEL YEAR ACURA RDX VEHICLES. THE HITCHES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED DURING INSTALLATION.
Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA CLIENT SERVICES AT 800-382-2238.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2007 Acura RDX reliable?
NHTSA has 53 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Acura RDX. The most complained-about area is air bags (42% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Acura RDX problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 68,526 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Acura RDX have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning trailer hitches. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.