2008 Acura RDX Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(66 Total Reviews)
Did I just buy a lemon?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
This RDX has been a nightmare. I have been in the shop 12 times since purchasing - 4 times for brakes alone. I've had them cleaned, replaced, rotors and then completely redone again. My memory module has gone, my seat has stopped working, blue tooth stopped working, bubbles on the hood from the paint, everything down to the footrest has fallen off. The rattle in the windows is terrible. Trying to get corporate to take back (WISH ME LUCK). The only good thing about this vehicle is the turbo.
Favorite Features
The turbo engine.
Suggested Improvements
Everything else.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
A good car from Acura, if it's for you
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
Buy this car with your eyes wide open and your expectations in line - you'll be happy. Reading the previous reviews for the RDX, I wonder whether some simply chose the wrong car. Don't buy a race horse, and then complain that it eats too much or can't pull a loaded wagon. This turbocharged engine has its quirks, but drive it right and you'll be rewarded with decent mileage and good acceleration. About 21-22 if driven moderately. Is it noisy? A slight growl when floored. How about road noise? Depends on the road. Texas chip-and-seal roads get a little tiresome, but interstates are pretty quiet, and low-to-moderate speed roads are no problem. For me it's the right car - I'm happy.
Favorite Features
The ESS sound system is the best, the SH-AWD is simply superb, paddle-shifter, information display, reserved luxurious interior, front seats, headlights, driving position, fold-down rear seats. The iPhone and this Bluetooth implementation are seamless.
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage is always nice, auto-lights, keyless ignition (like the Camry Hybrid), a more linear power delivery, better iPhone/iPod integration (although to be honest, I don't think I could listen to mp3's with this DVDA/DTS 5.1 system available).
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
The BIGGEST MISTAKE of my life!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
Where do I start? Sure this vehicle is "fun to drive" and handles like a dream, and the interior is full of nifty features, like bluetooth, the Nav system and the phenomenal sound system. But that's about it!! Everything else about this vehicle is simply the worst. The turbo-4 is VERY NOISY when accelerating, and a good amount of ROAD NOISE enters the cabin. Very tiring on long highway drives!! FUEL ECONOMY is HORRENDOUS (about 15city/20hwy)- A huge disappointment for such a small 4-cylinder SUV!! (and for the most part I don't even drive very aggressively). I wish I could just return it and get something else!!
Favorite Features
SH-AWD, Elliot Scheiner Sound system, Nav system, Bluetooth, Backup camera
Suggested Improvements
Dump the turbo-4 and get a proper V6 for cryin' out loud. Should have more sound insulation for a luxury vehicle. Improve the HORRENDOUS fuel economy (V6 would probably solve this issue).
0 out 2 people found this review helpful
Qualtiy not good for price
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
I actually like this car, it handles well and has a lot of nice features. I have 23 months to go on my lease and will not purchase again. Too many rattles for a car at this price range. The gas mileage is horrible especially in the city, 17 mpg. I have taken it in twice and they seemed to fix one rattle but the other is still VERY audible. Overall somewhat disappointed.
Favorite Features
Very comfortable seats similar to my Volvo. Easy to read controls. Rear seats very easy to fold down and good cargo space for a car this size.
Suggested Improvements
Auto lights, pwr front passenger seat, touch screen navigation, better gas mileage, a lot better gas mileage.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Almost a year - BP up and down
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
It has almost been a year since I bought the RDX. I was impressed by the kick from the turbo and the Acura reputation in *quality* etc. It all started with the rattles, squeaks and then somehow the turbo lost its zing. Got the rattle on the tail gate fixed. The dealer said that he has seen this with other RDXs as well. The driver's door has an intermittent issue with some sort of flapping sound and an even more infrequent window glass rattle. The dashboard in front of the steering has an infrequent noise coming in. It gets more regular and easier to hear when the sun is out and at low speeds. The zing from the turbo and the acceleration is missing out recently - should have gone for infinity
Favorite Features
Heated car seats and lumbar support, navigation and music system. The sporty acceleration that has faded into the background.
Suggested Improvements
Ride noise stinks. Use better quality interiors that do not squeak. Fuel economy.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
*Insert Smiley Face Here*
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
This car just makes me smile every time I get in it. Roomy interior, comfortable seating, out-handles any small SUV I've ever driven. If there were one car to completely embody my persona, this would be it-- spunky, sporty, with the perfect mix of practicality and luxury.
Favorite Features
Great, tight handling, stable but with a lot of "get up and go". Interior is luxurious without being ostentatious.
Suggested Improvements
"Objects in the rear-view camera are closer than they appear". Also, I find the XM navigation through the center display to be a bit awkward.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
RDX after 27,000 miles
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
I test drove every car in its class before I decided to buy the RDX. I wanted something smaller than the gas guzzling Cayenne Turbo I was driving. I wanted good visibility, good handling and reasonable fuel mileage and a vehicle I can put my golf clubs without folding down the back seats, which the Porsche, Audi, MB Ml all fail. The RDX has good acceleration and if you use the paddle shifter it beats just about any Suv at the stop light grand prix. The handling leaves the X3 for dead. Only negatives is the brakes. Several high speed stops in succession will cause the pads to vibrate. Dealer has replaced rotors and pads for free and admits it a problem. Also, nav screen is not bright
Favorite Features
Seats are great. I'm in the car sometime 3 to 4 hours a day and no fatigue. Handling is better than most SUV's and the reliability is fantastic.
Suggested Improvements
Brakes for sure, Also Nav screen is too light with sunglasses on. Backup camera is useless gadget on bright sunny days. Bluetooth should automatically go to speaker when you dial a number from the cell phone.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Great SUV!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
A great little SUV! It outperforms my G35X in the harshest winter conditions and is more fun to drive. My only "complaint" is that I wish it had a little more cargo space; but then I guess it would have been the MDX. The interior is beautiful, the features and tech outstanding. And I LOVE the XM Satellite radio! A great car! My wife loves it and I love driving it when she's not.
Favorite Features
AWD handling in the snow and ice, Bluetooth, XM Satellite Radio
Suggested Improvements
It could use nicer mags. But now I'm just being picky.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Brakes
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
I had the car for 8 months and drove wonderfully. Then, it snowed and my car had no brakes. I would miss stop signs, traffic lights, etc. 3 wheels ago, I got in a car accidents because the brakes fail to operate. I had taken it to the dealership and complained but they indicated that some ppl have had issues but there isn't much they can do about it. I filed a complaint at the corporate office but they brushed the matter off as if it was nothing. Beware when purchasing the vehicle. Not every car gets tested for snow, rain and gravel. this is a matter of life and death, for you and others on the road with you. I am in the process of a law suit with Acura. Good Luck to all!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
Nice
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
I've had the RDX for about three months and have been very pleased. I drove a Honda Pilot for 5 years and it did a great job of hauling kids, but driving it was kind of like driving a boat. Not so with the RDX. This little SUV handles better than my wife's TL but offers a lot more flexibility. I'm getting about 20 mpg in mixed driving, which is about what I expected. I could probably get better mileage if I kept the little red turbo needle pointing down more often, but where's the fun in that! So far, a really nice car.
Favorite Features
Power, handling, nav. and sound system
Suggested Improvements
Without any reference points, the rear view camera doesn't help much. The suspension can be a little too firm at times. The lower door panels look cheap, especially when compared to the rest of the cabin.
9 out 10 people found this review helpful
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