Is the 2007 Acura RDX a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Acura RDX ranks #11 of 19 among RDX model years (Complaint Index 44/100, verdict: Good). It has 53 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura RDX?

The most reported problem areas are airbags (22 complaints), engine (10 complaints), and brakes (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 68,057 miles.

Does the 2007 Acura RDX have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Acura RDX, most recently reported 2019, covering airbags.

What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Acura RDX?

EPA rates the 2007 Acura RDX at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2007 Acura RDX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

44/100

#11 most-complained of 19 RDX years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Acura RDX has 53 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 44 out of 100 — #11 highest of 19 RDX model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (22 complaints, 42% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries.

Complaints: 53
Recalls: 2
Crashes / fires: 7 / 1
Injuries / deaths: 8 / 0
NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 19; 17 city / 22 hwy

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

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2007	Good	44	53	2	19
2008	Best	17	33	3	19
2009	Best	11	15	2	19

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Acura RDX a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Acura RDX ranks #11 of 19 among RDX model years (Complaint Index 44/100, verdict: Good). It has 53 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura RDX?: The most reported problem areas are airbags (22 complaints), engine (10 complaints), and brakes (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 68,057 miles.
Does the 2007 Acura RDX have any recalls?: Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Acura RDX, most recently reported 2019, covering airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Acura RDX?: EPA rates the 2007 Acura RDX at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.