The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 24 of 80 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 41 in 2016 to 80 in 2017.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 80
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,350–$3,500
- Combined MPG
- 22–23
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,350–3,500 | 3,350–3,500 | 3,350–3,500 | 3,350–3,500 | 3,200–3,350 | |
| Combined MPG | 22–23 | 22–23 | 22–23 | 22–23 | 23–24 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 19–20 / 27–28 | 19–20 / 27–28 | 19–20 / 27–28 | 19–20 / 27–28 | 21–22 / 26–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 387–401 | 386–402 | 386–402 | 386–402 | 370–385 | |
| Complaints filed | 417 | 41 | 80 | 78 | 442 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Acura RDX have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Acura RDX?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 24 of 80 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Acura RDX get?
EPA rates it 22–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Acura RDX?
EPA estimates $3,350–$3,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $3,350 (low) | 386 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | $3,500 (high) | 402 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 13 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Defect
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Consequence
- If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KF3 (CR-V)and KF4 (RDX).