Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Acura RDX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Acura RDX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 80 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V256000 Incorrect Certification Label/Part 567 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Service Brakes 11 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints
Of the 80 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 80 complaints, owners report 6 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,900–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Acura RDX has an above-average rating due to minimal serious complaints or recalls, indicating reliable performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $250–$450 | common |
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| battery | 40,000–70,000 miles | $120–$200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Squeaking brakes
- Uneven tire wear
- Excessive battery drainage
- Unusual suspension noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Acura RDX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.