2018 Acura RDX Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Acura RDX.

20172019
Complaints
95
per 10K Sold
14.9
US Sales
63,580
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Acura RDX Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#117 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:45,000 mi
#216 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:5,768 mi
#310 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:45,812 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Acura RDX.

Gasoline Fuel System
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,000
Fuel System
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,768
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,812
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,266
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,533
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Acura RDX

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~2,490,460 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

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2018 Acura RDX — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Acura RDX reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2018 Acura RDX has 95 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Gasoline Fuel System with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Acura RDX?
Top reported problems: Gasoline Fuel System (17 complaints, avg 45,000 mi); Fuel System (16 complaints, avg 5,768 mi); Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 45,812 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Acura RDX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 21,224 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Acura RDX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Acura RDX include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,490,460 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Acura RDX?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura RDX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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