Used 2007 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A) Consumer Reviews
Good but needs improvement
Before buying, I really suggest taking the local roads rather than just hopping onto the closest freeway with no radio on. I was very annoyed with a shaking/vibrating steering wheel every time I waited in front of the red light. During acceleration, I found the turbo to be rather loud. The gas mileage could also be improved. On the other hand, great visibility and comfortable seats in both front and back. Excellent design as well. The ride is also very comfortable when compared to a sport X3.
Reliable, Safe, Sporty!
The 2007 Turbo RDX SWX is by far the best vehicle I’ve owned following Audi, Mercedes, Lexus. Buy it if you can find it! Premium sound! Handles like a sports car. Drives like a smooth limo. Again, if you find one in good well maintained shape. BUY!
- Base 4dr SUV w/Technology PackageMSRP: $6,99597 mi away
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- Base 4dr SUV w/Technology PackageMSRP: $6,995421 mi away
Turbo is design flaw
Be very careful of the RDX: the front end has a problem that will need to be addressed - it feels a little like the shocks but it isn't. The turbo has a major problem - my car has been in the shop for over a week they are tearing it down and do not have any idea what is wrong; no warning indicators it may have cracked the head but the dealership isn't talking. They do not know why the turbo is malfunctioning but it appears at the 50,000 mile mark you can look for major issues of course that is when the warranty expires. Powertrain is 70,000. Everytime I have had to deal with warranty issues (3 dealerships) they try not to fix. Good luck sorry you have this car and sorry I have this car.
Boutique SUV
Poor gas mileage on premium - 18.3 MPG on mostly freeway driving. I used to average 16.9 MPG with my 4.7 L Jeep 4x4. Very uncomfortable ride on 18" tires - bounces down the road. No interior space or trunk space in spite of being longer than my Grand Cherokee. It feels like you're in an airplane cockpit. No pep when you step on it. High maintenance cost as it requires premium and special oil, 4 times the cost of regular oil. I can't wait to get rid of it in the spring.
Loving it so far
Have been "in love" since seeing first RDX on highway more than a month ago. Picked mine up (black, tan interior) last week, and have been smiling ever since. Cannot recommend it enough.