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Acura RDX: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2011 (97/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2011 97 · 2012 95 · 2023 93 · 2016 89

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202586/100
Buy

29 complaints · 1 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

10 complaints · 2 recalls

202393/100
Buy

19 complaints · 2 recalls

202286/100
Buy

30 complaints · 2 recalls

202181/100
Buy

102 complaints · 3 recalls

202064/100
Caution

338 complaints · 5 recalls

201964/100
Caution

430 complaints · 5 recalls

201886/100
Buy

75 complaints · 1 recalls

201786/100
Buy

73 complaints · 1 recalls

201689/100
Buy

40 complaints · 2 recalls

201564/100
Caution

405 complaints · 3 recalls

201464/100
Caution

239 complaints · 3 recalls

201382/100
Buy

161 complaints · 3 recalls

201295/100
Buy

15 complaints · 2 recalls

201197/100
Buybest year

16 complaints · 2 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2011?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2011 Acura RDX’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Acura RDX head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Acura RDX as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.