2007 Acura RDX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Acura RDX has a complaint index of 44, ranking 11th out of 19 model years, with a 'Good' verdict relative to other RDX years. Airbags account for 42% of its 53 complaints, followed by engine issues at 19%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 44/100
- #11 of 19 RDX years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 53
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
Top 2007 Acura RDX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags22 (42%)
- Engine10 (19%)
- Other8 (15%)
- Brakes6 (11%)
- Electrical System6 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (9%)
- Structure & Body3 (6%)
- Seat Belts2 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in side-impact and rear-end collisions, sometimes leading to injuries.
- Airbags deployed unexpectedly during minor low-speed fender benders.
- Some vehicles experienced sudden unintended movement, including rolling backward after being parked or unexpected acceleration.
- An electrical failure caused the vehicle to catch fire while driving around 70 mph.
- The engine lost power and stalled at highway speed with a check engine code appearing on the navigation screen.
- A loud clunking noise and ABS warning light occurred during gear shifts at low speed.
2007 Acura RDX recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V182000Mar 6, 2019Airbags1,101,534 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
- NHTSA 16V061000Feb 3, 2016Airbags2,232,187 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
2007 Acura RDX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other RDX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Acura RDX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 RDX has a complaint index of 44, ranking 11th out of 19 model years, and is rated 'Good' relative to other RDX years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Acura RDX?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 42% of the 53 complaints filed, including cases of non-deployment and unexpected deployment.
- Does the 2007 Acura RDX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2007 RDX, both related to airbags, including a Takata inflator replacement campaign.
- What year Acura RDX should I avoid?
- Among RDX model years, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, and 2021 are rated 'Avoid,' while the 2007 model is rated 'Good' with a complaint index of 44.
- How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Acura RDX?
- The EPA rates the 2007 RDX at 19 mpg combined, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200.