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2016 Acura RDX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 39 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2016 Acura RDX

The 2016 Acura RDX has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
39
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Acura RDX (2)

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
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Acura RDX

Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
8
Power Train
6
Service Brakes
4
Steering
3
Unknown Or Other
3
Structure
3
Air Bags
2
Visibility
2
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Acura RDX — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 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 2018 73 complaints 2019 424 complaints 2020 334 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2019, 2020 — 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 — 2016 Acura RDX

Is the 2016 Acura RDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Acura RDX has 2 recalls and 39 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2016 Acura RDX have?
The 2016 Acura RDX has 2 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 2016 Acura RDX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Acura RDX are: Electrical System, Power Train, Service Brakes, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Acura RDX safe to buy?
The 2016 Acura RDX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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: 2015, 2019, 2020.
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.