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Used 2012 Acura RDX Consumer Reviews

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Meh...it's okay

1plusinfiniti, 08/07/2012
2012 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 31 people found this review helpful

I bought this after driving an 2008 Infiniti EX35, and I totally regret the purchase. The good thing is it's a bit cheaper on the 36 month lease, but performance is unwieldy and I'm not happy with the interior build quality.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

Love Acura , 05/07/2022
2011 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Handles great, great gas mileage and low maintenance!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

Bert, 11/24/2010
2011 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 20 people found this review helpful

Excellent service and thorough sales expertise and follow-up. Bob, (internet sales) at Clinton Acura, is an excellent sales person, who takes the time to explain all the features of the vehicle and provided full support throught he sales and after- sales process. The RDX is a great vehicle and performs well on the road. Great pick-up and handling for an SUV.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Not great for a petite woman!

sylvanpt, 09/22/2013
2011 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful

When I test drove the car, it seemed perfect for my height--5'. It is not. Since buying the car and driving it, I'm having difficulty parking it. I can see over the hood, but something about the front end--length?-- causes me parking problems. Seat height limited--needs another 1-2". Seat belt doesn't lower where attached and cuts me across the throat. Passenger seat does not go up and down; husband needs a high seat to enter the car due to back problems and now has a difficult time getting in. Would not have bought the car had I been aware. No push button to lower rear door--have to stand on tip-toe to grasp the handle. Looks more like a station wagon, not SUV. Want my RAV 4 back!

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2 out of 5 stars

Money Pit

Ms Brown, 07/16/2018
2012 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my 2nd Acura vehicle. I previously owned a 2005 MDX, which I loved and would have kept if the spark plug hadn't broken off in the engine and ruined it! I purchased this 2012 RDX Turbo used. After less than 2 years of owning it, the transmission had to be replaced. I admit, I put about 30K on in in those 2 years, but I also did EVERY suggested and required maintenance! This vehicle has been nothing but a money pit ever since.

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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