Is the 2016 Acura RLX a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Acura RLX ranks #2 of 7 among RLX model years (Complaint Index 83/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura RLX?

The most reported problem areas are structure & body (2 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 19,700 miles.

Does the 2016 Acura RLX have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Acura RLX in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Acura RLX?

EPA rates the 2016 Acura RLX at 26.5 MPG combined (24 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2016 Acura RLX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2016 Acura RLX has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 83 out of 100 — #2 highest of 7 RLX model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is structure & body (2 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 83/100; #2 of 7 RLX years
Verdict: Avoid; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 6; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 1; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Top issue: Structure & Body
Best nearby year: 2015; lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 26.5; 24 city / 30.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 1 / 0

2016 Acura RLX recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Acura RLX fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 24 MPG
Highway: 30.5 MPG
Combined: 26.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,050; 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.

2016 compared with other RLX 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
2014	Avoid	100	84	5	26.5
2015	Caution	67	11	3	23
2016	Avoid	83	6	0	26.5
2017	No verdict	33	3	0	26
2018	Caution	50	6	1	25.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Acura RLX a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Acura RLX ranks #2 of 7 among RLX model years (Complaint Index 83/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura RLX?: The most reported problem areas are structure & body (2 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 19,700 miles.
Does the 2016 Acura RLX have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Acura RLX in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Acura RLX?: EPA rates the 2016 Acura RLX at 26.5 MPG combined (24 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.