Used 2012 Acura RDX SUV Consumer Reviews
Used RDX for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Stealth Sports Car in SUV package
Brian, 11/21/2017
2012 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Easy to own needing oil and tires. Fun to drive with lots of get up and go. Excellent in the snow and 22 miles to the gallon. Bluetooth for phone and Pandora make this really easy for driving, great stereo system, nimble driving with great visibility, comfy seats, good leg room in bag and lots of storage.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
My first Japanese car
scotch1, 12/21/2011
2012 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
20 of 26 people found this review helpful
My first choice was a BMW X3 or Audi Q5, but the price was about 9K to 10K more than the RDX. The car is sporty, fun to drive, good seating confort in the front and rear seats. Love the surround sound stereo, Nav and Blue Tooth. The voice commands to operate most controls is hit or miss. Have about 3K in miles so far, average about 19 to 20 in town driving. The ride is a bit stiff, but NVH is good. Have owned 4 Volvos, the RDX is much more compliant with impact harshness than any of my Volvos. Yeah, I hate the beak front end, but at least is does not look like the Nissan Joke, I mean Juke. Most Japanese cars lack the sense of design when to BMW or Mercedes.
Good for the price
Anton, 05/27/2018
2012 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchase this after I sold my Jeep. This SUV is fun to drive and roomy on the inside for me I am 6.2. My only problem is the interior could have been of a high quality and the Infotainment system needs getting use to with all the buttons. But overall it’s not a bad vehicle.
An experiment gone awry
Mike, 02/02/2016
2012 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
11 of 19 people found this review helpful
Not only the worst Acura I have ever owned (this is 4th, two MDXs and one TL), its seriously the most poorly engineered car i've had the misfortune to own. Hyperactive turbo charger fully engages at the slightest touch. Tranny needed to be replaced at 45k miles - Japanese engineering, this is where you've ended up? gas mileage is beyond bad for a 4-banger. Both front windows are loose/rattle. The interior controls are so complicated as to feel like you are on camera and the joke is on you. Only feature i can really commend is the handling, which is excellent. However, ultimately this just feels like a new concept (small crossover SUV) that was done quickly, and thus poorly, which may explain its utter lack of marketplace acceptance
- Safety
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Great Car!
austonian, 01/13/2012
2012 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
16 of 33 people found this review helpful
I traded my '07 BMW X3 for the '12 RDX. I wanted reliability in a small luxury SUV - which I expect from and Acura and was not getting from BMW. I expected the RDX to be a bit of a let down from the X3 from a driving perspective, but I was way wrong. I absolutely love driving the RDX! It's peppy, has a lighter, crisper feel, and I love the interior, which has very comfortable seats. No complaints from me. This has turned out to be a very good choice. (BTW, the '13 RDX was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show this week. IMO, the new body is very generic and too rounded. Get thee to an Acura dealer fast if you want the current RDX's distinctive look and lines.)
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.
Acura
Duds, 03/23/2023
2012 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the drive and comfort of this SUV...
Cute and quick
NPu, 01/16/2019
2012 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Cute and quick but not spacious for a SUV. Not a family car
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Money Pit
Ms Brown, 07/16/2018
2012 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 2 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
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Reliable, functional, A+
Mike, 06/17/2020
2012 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
Amazing car .... upgrading to a newer version.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value