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2013 Acura RDX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 160 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2013 Acura RDX

The 2013 Acura RDX shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
160
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Acura RDX (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Acura dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V182000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V061000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V143000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Acura RDX

Based on 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting
88
Air Bags
34
Electrical System
6
Suspension
6
Unknown Or Other
5
Power Train
5
Visibility/wiper
3
Service Brakes
2
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Acura RDX — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 22 complaints 2011 16 complaints 2012 15 complaints 2013 160 complaints 2014 238 complaints 2015 405 complaints 2016 39 complaints 2017 73 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Acura RDX

Is the 2013 Acura RDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Acura RDX has 3 recalls and 160 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Acura RDX have?
The 2013 Acura RDX has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Acura RDX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Acura RDX are: Exterior Lighting, Air Bags, Electrical System, Suspension. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Acura RDX safe to buy?
The 2013 Acura RDX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Acura RDX should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Acura RDX are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014, 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.