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2008 Acura RDX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 33 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2008 Acura RDX

The 2008 Acura RDX has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
33
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2008 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 #07V358000
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Most Common Problems — 2008 Acura RDX

Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
20
Electrical System
3
Power Train
2
Tires
2
Engine
1
Suspension
1
Steering
1
Service Brakes
1
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Acura RDX — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2008 model year is highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2008 Acura RDX

Is the 2008 Acura RDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2008 Acura RDX has 3 recalls and 33 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2008 Acura RDX have?
The 2008 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 2008 Acura RDX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2008 Acura RDX are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train, Tires. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2008 Acura RDX safe to buy?
The 2008 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?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Acura RDX.
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.