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4 out of 5 stars

First try with a luxury brand--2017 Acura RDX AWD

tabjaxx, 01/17/2017
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
52 of 53 people found this review helpful

My wife wanted a small, luxury SUV and we settled on a 2017 Acura RDX AWD base model. It is a solid SUV with nice features for a base model. No squeaks or rattles. Initial gas mileage was 25 mpg before the cold weather settled in, dropping it to a still respectable 23 mpg. I like the variable cylinder management that shuts off 3 cylinders during low output conditions. It is such a smooth process you don't know when it is happening. The technology interfaces are kind of old fashioned for an upper end vehicle. No touch screens or fancy graphics. Buttons and knobs are nicely laid out, but I wish fan speed was controlled by a knob instead of buttons. Radio does not stay on after car shuts off. Seats are comfy, but leatherette surfaces are more like plastic than leather. Heated seats warm up fast, but I miss a heated steering wheel. Elevated rear seats are nice with plenty of legroom. Great visibility out rear and side windows. The 19.5 gallon gas tank could be larger. The AWD version comes with a spare tire instead of a tire repair kit. Headlights look and function great. Overall, happy with the vehicle. It doesn't necessarily have the feel of a luxury vehicle, but we don't feel we paid a luxury price for it either.

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4 out of 5 stars

A sensible choice

Carlos Guzman, 02/24/2017
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful

I just got this recently, so I'm still in the honeymoon period, but I think that I have a pretty good idea of what this car is. Likes: the power and the price. Those were the two main factors that made me pull the trigger. They had a great lease deal and I really wanted a V6 instead of a turbo 4. Other cars I considered were the new Lexus RX350 (which was at least $150 more a month), the BMW X3 and the 3-series GT (probably $200 more a month, and their down payments are considerably more) and the Lexus NX 200t (smaller and turbo engine). The build quality is great. I got the base model with the leatherette seats and they feel very nice, other than the strong plastic smell. No sweet leather smell here. I like that this is lower than most SUVs, so it handles so much better and if feel almost like, dare I say, a sporty sedan. I had a Toyota Highlander before, and I wanted to avoid the dynamics of a heavy and soft SUV. . . It was a pregnant cow on wheels. The RDX's engine sounds sweet and pulls great -- the transmission, on the other hand, is slow and outdated. Forget using the paddle shifters, they are slow and there's a jerk when downshifting. Better just use your foot and/or sport mode and leave the paddles alone. This engine with modern 8-speed transmission would kill. Comfort is okay. Some people have complained about RDXs having suspension problems. The car doesn't like bumps. You can feel and hear the suspension working and I do think it's a design flaw, but not a defect per se. I did have suspension problem on a 2011 Honda Odyssey, and after multiple trips to the dealership and opening a case with corporate, they were never able to fix it. It's just like every other manufacturer, they have known problems with their car and they jerk you around until you give up. I personally like the simple entertainment system in this base model. Acura's technology package is outdated. I do wish the stereo was a bit better, but I can live with it. Bluetooth always pairs without fail with my iPhone 6. All in all, this is a great small SUV if you want acceleration, a bit of luxury, decent cargo space, and a low price. I think that naturally aspirated V6s are a dying breed, and by the time this lease is up, I'd probably be faced with choosing a 4-cyl turbo, or some type of hybrid system -- which I guess wouldn't be that bad. So far I'm getting 18 mpg (90% city traffic), and that combined with a smallish fuel tank has me going to the pump more frequently than I'd prefer.

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RDX > Competition

Happy, 07/17/2016
updated 07/29/2019
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
80 of 83 people found this review helpful

Three years/40K miles and still a winner. Front right parking proximity sensor occasionally too sensitive but not a big deal. Updated: Over a year in to it and still love the vehicle. Utilizing the tech is still harder than it should be. First Acura. We (truthfully my wife) were looking for a medium size SUV to replace our 2001 Honda Odyssey. We test drove the RDX, Lexus RX 350, Nissan Murano, and a loaded out Honda CRV. RDX was our first choice by a mile. Super smooth power train and very quiet/smooth ride. Easily best value in its class. Back seat room is exceptional for two adults but three would definitely be a crowd. Only downsides include cludgy technology/interfaces, smallish gas tank, and somewhat narrow driver and front passenger seating.

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Very Nice vehicle

Michael Marynowski, 07/07/2016
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
70 of 73 people found this review helpful

This is a vehicle that compares to competing brands that are much more expensive. I bought this RDX while trading in my larger MDX. The biggest difference is this is the little brother to the MDX and does not have the 3rd row of seats and thus less cargo space as well. I didn't need the space and welcomed the smaller SUV with better gas mileage! If I have any complaint at all it is that the front driver seats appears to be much smaller than the one that was in my 2012 MDX. It has been taking me awhile to get used to it. The bigger MDX seemed to have more support particularly with a bigger seat body that went up to the back of my knees. Other than that the car is fantastic. First time having cooling ventilating front seats which is a joy during the hot days. Definitely go with the Advance Package. All the goodies that go with it are worth the price!

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The right decision on a 2017 Acura RDX Advance

drjcool1, 11/24/2016
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
60 of 64 people found this review helpful

I have been researching and shopping for a new vehicle for several months. I had narrowed it down to the Acura RDX awd and Lexus NX and briefly thought about waiting until the new Honda CRV makes it's debut next month. Well, I just pulled the trigger on the RDX with all the bells and whistles, and I couldn't be happier. It drives beautifully. It is quiet, responsive, and displays impressive handling. Although the tech is probably of 2015 vintage (no apple car play or android auto), with ACC, LKAS, blind spot monitoring, collision mitigation, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, and stability control, I reallyb don't feel that I am sacrificing anything. I have no problem with the double screen setup, and although there is a bit of a learning curve, I enjoy having the big map always being displayed on the upper screen. The "cherry" on top was a killer deal I secured after visiting/communicating with multiple Acura dealers in the NY area. I strongly suggest that you do your due diligence.

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Get into an RDX if you value your money

Miguel, 04/07/2019
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

This base model is just that base. No extra pampering or extra gizmos but that’s what we wanted. However, being an Acura this SUV does deliver a great product for what you spend. Love that this RDX came with standard things like power lift gate, sunroof, etc. that most other manufacturers charge. We love the practical setup of the instruments. Granted it’s seems a lil archaic in this day of touchscreens and such but it’s simple and safer for eyes on the road. iPhone 8 works ok for pandora and music. Every now and then it will require a reattaching of the usb cable to clear up an error. Bluetooth works well for calls and audio. But a problem persists with loading my phone book which is annoying. Text option isn’t compatible another downer. But all in all it’s a decent base system. Oh and also the subwoofer if you call it that is a joke. Barely audible lows. The comfort is great Plenty of space for 5. Flat rear floor which is great. Leatherette feels ok just cross fingers it lasts. Enter and exit very easy, doors open just wide enough. Cargo space is typical. Love the power lift gate especially when you got your hands full. Powertrain is awesome. Has great power when needed. The 6 banger of yesteryear is an oldie but a goodie. Turbo 4’s are the rave with minimal mpg gains. Our engine seems like it’s bulletproof and will last. I typically get 28-29 highway and 25-26 mpg mixed driving. Plus it’s premium recommended not required, another plus. The old 6 speed shifts smoothly and paddle shifters don’t add any excitement just a “neat” feature. Love the headlights. I travel primarily dark 2 lane highways and owe it to the LED lights for saving a few furry road obstacles and damage. It has a significant cutoff that doesn’t bother until I get into hilly roads. Road noise isn’t an issue. Pretty good but don’t expect a vault silent ride. The ride is well composed and might I say a lil fun when on twisty roads. Handles well for an SUV. As far as issues or problems that take us to the shop? None. This may be the last of the stalwart Acura’s for the time being. Mechanically it’s stout. Just simple and cheap maintenance. All power options thumbs up. No rattles, leaks, or things coming apart. The paint/finish looks good but compared to my wife’s one year older Lexus, well let’s just say it’s not as glossy and rich in color. We want to keep this for a long time and are confident it will last for that. Honda needs to get back on the saddle as far as reliable vehicles in their Acura division. I sure hope so because eventually we will need another RDX in the distant future.

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Great Daily Driver and Roadtrip Cuiser

John, 06/08/2018
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
37 of 40 people found this review helpful

I purchased a very low mileage (less than 1,000 miles!) CPO AWD RDX Advance, had it shipped from out of state due to wanting Fathom Blue Pearl and none were available locally and Advance trim was even more difficult to find. Traded in an Infiniti G37x due to needing more space but not wanting to sacrifice too much performance and I love the RDX more than I thought I would. Very comfortable as a daily commuter and navigating through rush or driving hours on end up to the cabin. I thought I really wanted a BMW X3 or Audi Q5 but after looking at maintenance expenses and higher insurance costs ($20-30$ more/month for the German cars and RDX is same as my G37) plus long term Honda reliability and resale value, RDX was an easy choice. I drove all three SUVs in heavy snow storms (I live in Minneapolis) before purchasing which I highly recommend doing and despite the less sophisticated AWD system in the RDX, it performed just as well on both slick roads and unplowed parking lots as the X3 and Q5. For those who do not know, the AWD system in the RDX was updated for the 2016 refresh with a larger rear differential, thicker drive shaft, and larger rear axle drive shafts to handle a 60/40 front/rear power split as well as provide better dry road handling. The 2013-15 RDX can only manage a 75/25 power split and in testing another family members '13 RDX, the updated AWD system handles foul weather significantly better and the rear differential does not overheat as it does in the earlier models. The RDX rides much softer than the X3 and the V6 is incredibly smooth and quiet. A recent 1,000 mile road trip yielded 30.5mpg round trip so no disappointment there. I thought my Infiniti was quiet on the highway but wow is the RDX hushed when cruising at 75mph. Other reviewers said this car was noisy inside but I highly disagree as do the professional auto publications. In comparison, I was disappointed by how much road and wind noise the BMW let into the cabin at highway speeds. The seats are extremely comfortable (I am 5'7"), ACC cruise control and lane keep assist work well, and the rear cross traffic alert is nice to have in busy parking lots. ELS stereo has great sound quality and thump from the subwoofer and having both heated and cooled front seats is game changing. I actually like the two screen setup and the NAV system will redirect you if there is a traffic incident. I also like how it shows your next turn in the meter display along with the compass and other vehicle information. My only gripe which I knew when buying this car is it a FWD platform with a transversely mounted motor and unequal length drive shafts so hard acceleration does bring just a slight, slight hint of torque steer but again, the updated AWD system does mitigate this compared to base FWD models and earlier production AWD RDX's. Otherwise, I really enjoy this car for its looks, features, and all around handling/daily livability.

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So far so good.

Scott, 12/27/2016
updated 12/28/2017
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful

UPDATE 12/27/17 - after owning this car for 13 months and 12k miles, nothing has changed. Basic maintenance and same comfort and performance. My only minor complaint is the passenger window occasionally goes down about a half inch on its own. I notice because it rattles. I don't know why it dies this- almost like road bumps rattle it loose. I switch between regular and premium gas and notice no difference in mpg. Car feels like it runs better on premium but not enough to justify the 70 cents + per gallon difference. Overall, I really enjoy this vehicle. I chose the base AWD because I did not like the stereo and navigation interface on the technology package and above. I also did not get Acura watch package because it's not perfected. The only options I wish I had are blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic. Get about 21 mpg overall so far and it is winter. The past 3 days has been 32-40 degrees and I've been getting about 24 in mixed driving on regular. Overall, the RDX has great acceleration and great value vs its main competitors. Nothing else comparable with a luxury nameplate comes close. I only have 3 minor complaints. 1) use of cargo space could be better. My wife has a Mazda CX5 and her car holds way more and has nice little cubbies the RDX lacks. 2) handling. Again, comparing to the CX5 steering is vague and lacks feedback. 3) When using the Bluetooth it's really hard to hear. Voices very tinny and have to have volume on very high to hear the other line. It's a little odd because the stereo and speakers are otherwise fine. Overall, I definitely recommend. Bulletproof engine and transmission and again, it's hard to match at its price point.

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2017 Acura RDX Advance AWD

Dave Hagan, 09/26/2016
updated 03/28/2022
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
45 of 50 people found this review helpful

Updated 3/28/22 Still, zero issues with this car. My wife loves it. Just hitting 70k miles. She does Home Health patient visits, so frequent short trips. The V6 is still pulling about 21.5 MPG. Wouldn't mind that being better, but a fantastic vehicle with no issues, not even a squeak or a creak! Updated 3/27/19: Absolutely zero problems or warranty issues since purchasing almost 2 and 1/2 years ago. My wife loves to driving the RDX. Gets good mileage, around 24mpg on average. Technology could definitely use some improvement (voice recognition, slow interface). Could definitely use Google Maps / Apple Car Play. Extremely happy with the RDX still. As the owner of a 2016 Acura MDX, my wife loved driving it but wanted something a little smaller. She drove a number of vehicles and came back to the Acura RDX. It was the best mix of comfort, luxury, sportiness, and safety of any vehicle she test drove. She is currently 3 weeks in to ownership and completely loves it. She was coming from an Infiniti G37, so was used to great acceleration. The RDX doesn't disappoint as it's one of the quickest vehicles in it's class. The only complaints would be average to below average navigation system and lack of power folding mirrors, panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, backseat climate controls, and Android Auto / Apple Car Play. The car excels in just about every other area. The Modern Steel Metallic with Graystone interior is gorgeous. Averaging 23 mpg around town. 3-26-18 Update: 18,000 miles later,My wife still loves the car as much as Day 1. Still zero issues with the RDX. Only complaint is really the outdated and slow navigation system.

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Almost perfect RDX

Robert Nordlie, 11/18/2016
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful

I've had my RDX for a month and already have 2000 miles on it. Overall, I love the car. Very comfortable seats and ride, however, I've had a little difficulty finding and ideal driving position. I am very tall and with the seat all the way back to accommodate my legs, the steering wheel does not telescope quite far enough to be completely comfortable. Many complain about the two screen technology but I like it very much. I also own a Corvette so I like to go fast, and as a result I'm only averaging about 21 mpg around town, but that's fine with me since I had a Ford Explorer Sport before this and only got 17 mpg with that. Overall, I am very satisfied and would highly recommend this vehicle. I really like the styling, with the door handles contoured to the belt line and the LED headlights. I also like the clean back end with no bumper sticking out below the hatch and not visible exhaust tips (and yes I do like the four exhaust trumpets on my Vette).

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Love my new RDX!

Hunter, 08/04/2016
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful

Just bought my Fully loaded RDX and it's amazing! Beautiful inside and out. The tech is awesome and it practically drives itself. Love the way it handles - very easy to drive - no blind spots thanks to the warnings and collision prevention and it's so easy to drive it almost handles more like a car than an SUV. Highly recommend! Love mine.

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Happy Acura Driver

Happy Driver, 10/21/2016
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful

I was looking for a vehicle to replace my 2011 Lexus that had high mileage, and wanted a change. The new Lexus is bigger than my previous Lexus and I did not want that large a vehicle. I had test driven an Acura previously and went to the Acura dealer to check them out. I love the design, I bought the RDX Advance, it is larger than the Acura I test drove 5 years ago, it is a great size for me. It has a lot of bells and whistles' that is, technology features. It is taking me a while to master them. But, I love the lane assist and blind spot warning, which takes no tech knowledge to operate. I have only had the car 3 weeks, but so far, love it. It drives so smoothly, with no noise. The seats are very comfortable, great lumbar support. I look forward to several years of great driving with this Acura RDX.

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Blows my former Lexus NXt200 Away

Gary, 02/21/2017
2017 Acura RDX Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I owned a Lexus NXt200 for the last two years and have been a Lexus guy for 20 years. Still love their cars. However, I have been driving the the RDX for the last two months and can definitively say it is far and away a better car than the NXt for my money. In short: the RDX interior feels more luxurious; acceleration is much smoother; car is quieter; and the technology such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure and blind spot monitoring make long trips much less stressful. You almost feel like you are a pilot monitoring a plane on auto pilot versus constantly turning cruise control on and off and fighting your way through traffic. It's more like you glide your way through traffic on the interstate. Of course, no car is perfect and there is still room for tweaks and improvements. For example, if you are on the interstate in the left lane and going around a long curve the car senses the the car ahead of you in the right lane is actually in front of you and slows down unnecessarily. But this is a rare and minor annoyance, especially compared the the raft of positive attributes this car possesses. I highly recommend you check it out during your due diligence period when shopping for a mid-size SUV. I am extremely happy I did.

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LOVE IT, BUT...

Mia, 12/30/2016
2017 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful

Love my 2017 RDX , only has 1,200 miles, but I've had to bring it in to dealership for repairs already! First incident: Navigation screen kept freezing up and or did not work properly. At one point, I was in Drive but the screen showed the rear view camera on. Very unnerving! I had to pull off the road on several occasions, turn off engine and then restart the car. When I brought car to dealer, they claimed that they did not see the problem. However, after I picked up the car, the problem seems to have disappeared. Hmmm..... Second incident: The brakes started squeaking. Thought it would go away but, no. Brought it back in and was told that something was defective in the installation. They had to put in brand new brake pads. Really??? A brand new car???? So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that nothing else will go wrong. Love the comfort and safety of the car. Fun driving!

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Nicely finished great drive with confusing Tech IF

Norm in Amish Country, 10/28/2016
updated 04/28/2017
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful

Love the fit and finish throughout the exterior and interior of the RDX. I like that I can plug in my iPod and control it completely from the audio interface. The interface, however, is far from intuitive and I've often had to pull over in order to work through several attempts to complete an action (One example: search for and play a single song then revert back to shuffle and play the entire collection). The front doors close with a nice solid "thunk". The rear doors seem very light and uninsulated. The gas tank could be larger -- it's 16 gallons which, with an average 23 mpg around town, gets me through about 380-400 miles before needing a refill. Seems to come up way more quickly than my former car (a Buick Lacrosse that had a much larger tank and got slightly fewer mpg's). I appreciate the ease of entry, the controls and comfort of the driver's seat, and the get-up-and-go when you hit the gas. Love the car!

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So glad we bought this car

Happy RDX owner!, 08/14/2017
updated 09/28/2020
2017 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Update #3: Our RDX now has over 80,000 miles on it (as of Sept 2020). If someone tells you that a highly reliable, very enjoyable car with great safety can't be made in the U.S., they would be incorrect. Not a single repair. This car was built in the U.S. Given our ever changing world, I am just so glad to support a good management team along with the U.S.-based people that built and maintain this car. I am hopeful Acura will follow a similar path as Porsche, and return the RDX to six-cylinder power. This car has plenty, plenty of torque and horsepower. Although it continues to get in excess of 30mpg on the highway, it would be great for a new RDX to get better mileage than this one or also the current, new RDX. As a bit of a sidenote, the original equipment Michelin tires lasted more than 60,000 miles. Since most of my time now in the car is highway commuting and I prefer to listen to the radio, I am even more glad for the high quality stereo. Update #2: Our RDX now has over 51,000 miles on it (as of Sept 2019), and we remain completely satisfied with this car. We have used two Acura dealers for servicing, which has worked extremely well and been a pleasant surprise. I started taking it to the dealer for maintenance only to ensure the Certified Preowned Warranty was complied with - I'm now comfortable with the two local Acura dealers, unlike almost all other car dealers. At this point, I'm glad we had the tires rotated several times in the past. Best I can tell the OEM Michelin tires will still go another few thousand miles before needing replacement. Acura has done a great job with the design, construction, and ongoing support of this vehicle. Update: We are now 10 months into our ownership of this car. Since then, two other family members have bought or leased new Acura SUVs based on our favorable experience. We use the car quite a bit. It will probably have around 23,000 miles by the end of our first yr of ownership. We bought it certified pre-owned with about 3,000 miles already on it. I still very strongly believe we bought the best and right car for us and our needs. Haven't had any repair needs. I regret having the tires & wheels rotated - the car now has a very, very slight pull to it, which didn't exist before the tire rotation. With the car being 4WD, I should have been much less concerned about tire rotation. Overall, though, this is just a great car. Encourage you to read my further notes below, as I don't have any revisions to my earlier comments. Thank you Acura! We are about six months into our ownership of a '17 Acura RDX AWD with the Technology package. We also strongly considered a Volvo V70 Cross Country, RAV4 Hybrid, and a Chevrolet Impala. V70 doesn't have near the rear seat leg room that the RDX has, which was important for us since we have taller teenagers. Impala would have been a solid choice for us as well. Also strongly considered a RAV4Hybrid; not sure you can tow anything behind it due to the hybrid drivetrain? Definitely like the controls in the RDX - seem notably better than even those in the new MDX. Upgraded stereo with HD radio was well worth it. Very thankful for the generous cargo capacity behind the rear seats. We had a hitch installed at the dealer. Although the towing capacity is not high, it certainly expanded the usefulness of the vehicle. This thing is truly a Sport Utility Vehicle in the best sense of the category. The drivetrain is just awesome. To get somewhere around 30 mpg on the highway with that amount of power available (and safety) is amazing. Transmission shifts extremely smoothly. If I could choose one upgrade for this car in the future, it would be for either an "eco mode" that shifts the transmission sooner, thus saving on gas, or an extra gear in the transmission for less consumption on the highway. One other suggestion: a buzzer should automatically sound immediately if the car is put into gear with the parking brake set. There have been two instances where I put the car in reverse and started to back out of a parking space with the parking brake on. I only got a few feet before the warning was sounded, but makes no sense why this warning wouldn't take place sooner. Another important point: this car is made in the USA!

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A great car with a major flaw

Chris P., 09/26/2017
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
31 of 36 people found this review helpful

So many things to like about this vehicle! Great cabin, smooth ride, sweet V6, impressive tech (except for the dual-screen radio/nav situation, just poor design)...until you get to around 5 to 7K miles and the brakes start screeching like you're driving with the emergency brake on. You don't expect a significant car component to fail that quickly, especially given Acura's reputation, for which I apparently gave them too much credit. A quick google search makes it clear this is a known issue. Very disappointing, Acura.

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RDX - Outstanding value with Class

Be Pivirotto, 10/31/2016
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

Really enjoy the RDX and compared to my brothers Lexus, it blows it out of the water. Instrumentation is the only negative as it is very confusing and not easy to intuitively understand the functions. The split screens are also confusing and should be combined into one screen and not the dual screen method as of now. Ride, handling, safefy features such as lane departure and lane departure assist are outstanding! So glad I decided on the RDX.

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Gorgeous but Tech Not!!

Bunni, 01/12/2017
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

This RDX is gorgeous and unassuming! (I'm still getting used to it as I've owned it for less than 30 day.) I treated myself with the top of the line all the bells and whistles!! I love it!! The only issues I see is with the Navigation system and headlights. I traded a 2015 Jeep Cherokee and expected Acura's Navigation system to be superior, however to my surprise my Cherokee's was far more superior and so intuitive. I didn't need to read the manual or look up any info regarding it. Also although Acura advertised the best headlights I can't see a difference from my 2015 Cherokee. As I said I do LOVE this SUV, the ride is very comfortable and I love the AWD and all the safety features. I think this is a great value and I plan to keep this SUV forever!!

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2nd better than the 1st

Broka, 05/02/2017
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is my 2nd RDX and my 4th Acura. My 2015 RDX came off lease and I turned in for a 2017 AWD Advance and it is awesome. I loved my 2015 but this one is even better. The LED lights are unreal and they fixed all the problems I did not like with the 2015 (no vents in rear, passenger seat that goes up and down, ...) Little stuff but they add up. This one even has ventilated seats (Cool)!!! But I do notice a difference in the ride. It feels heavier, more solid, more powerful, smoother. Once set up, the touch screen is great. I spent a long time looking and checking out ALL of the competition from Mercedes, BMW, Cadillac, Jaguar, Range Rover, Jeep, Subaru, ... Perhaps it is not the sportiest but it is just as fast without the noise as any of the others with their turbo 4's and it holds the road beautifully. And its roomy too!! Definitely the right choice.

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2017 Acura RDX lemon

Zohan, 02/07/2017
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
33 of 41 people found this review helpful

I have a 2017 Acura RDX and ever since 500-800 miles alignment issues, dash board noise , steering wheel noise , front brakes make noise. This is leased car and I don't have confidence that this is a great car with ongoing issues that dealer can't fix. Disappointed

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Like this suv

Marv, 06/08/2017
2017 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful

We looked at other suv's, found that the Acura had a better price with more opptions. The V6 engine has plenty of power & the transmission works great. We took a long road trip through Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, Utah & Nevada back to Cal. The car ran great with no problems going over all the mountains. I would recommend an Acura to anyone wanting a mid sized suv

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Drive of rdx

Dhan Persaud, 12/27/2016
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Car is great overall the only thing I didn't like were the lights in cargo area and trunk space could be a little bigger but besides that car is fun to drive and also changing the gas from 91 to either 93 or 89 octane because I don't see 91 everywhere I go car has great features and very comfortable to drive through and weather good car over all and I do love the way it drives

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Wow

BMcC, 10/22/2016
2017 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

I owned a 2009 RDX with technology package and thought it was great. This one is even better. We had a 2012 BMW X3 for a short time but missed features of the RDX. We love our new RDX and because of the safety features the insurance is even cheaper than it was for the 2012 BMW.

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Jerking Transmission Issues I Wil Never Buy Again!

Angry Acura Customer , 08/15/2019
updated 08/19/2020
2017 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

I have traded this car. Acura fixed the issues with the car after many tries but I was not happy with the customer service I received from. The local dealership was not a problem, it was Acura customer service. I traded it and will never buy another Acura. I bought a 2017 RDX was very happy at first. Stylish comfortable SUV. Then at 30,000 miles the car suddenly started jerking when accelerating from a stop. Been in the shop st Acura 3 times. Told it was fixed but now started doing it again. An added bonus is now my check transmission light, lane change error light, flashing D light, and emissions light all came on. At this point I feel that the class I expected at this price point and Acura name was misguided at best. I had better luck with cheaper model cars. So as of right now I am scared to drive my newer vehicle very far. And yet again have to take it back to the dealership.

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2017 RDX with technology pkg

Sharat Patro, 02/10/2017
updated 02/15/2019
2017 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

It turned out to be just an OK SUV. The fit and finish is not on par with other luxury vehicle's of the same category. There seems to be some rattling and squeak issues. So far I have put about 2500 miles mostly highway. Gives decent mileage for a V6 engine. Update after 26000 miles - A reliable vehicle with plastic rattle and squeak issues. Getting about 28 mpg combined with premium octane fuel.

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Never again!

Nice G, 12/30/2017
2017 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful

Purchased 17' CPO RDX Tech AWD with 9900 miles on it from paragon acura. (CPO is a joke!) Few days later noticed a tapping noise coming from the engine compartment. Took it to one of the local dealers. I had to leave my CPO(!!!) car there for 14 days for Torque Converter replacement. Done. The tapping noise is gone. Great. ... Now I got a few new problems: 1. Upshifting hesitation @ 20 mph. 2. Rough downshifting @ 20 mph. 3. Feel a jerk just before it comes to a complete stop. Will take it back to them next week. As soon as I got out from the dealer decided to check on their work...oh my... Drivers side mirror scratched, plastic engine cover under the hood was not secured- just left loose on the engine, 4 plastic clips are missing on under-the-hood panels. So much for 2017 acura CPO junk... Never again.

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Nav system and Acura watch are totally worthless.

Rich, 09/04/2017
updated 03/12/2020
2017 Acura RDX Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Nav system is terrible. Multiple steps to perform the simplest function. Voice recognition is so poor it's almost amusing to see what they come up with. Phone system is almost as bad. I've given up and use my own phone for navigation if I want no problems. Acura should refund the cost. Front seats are short and hard like sitting on bleachers. Ergonomics are joke.

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2017 Acura RDX

Skip Harvey, 10/13/2017
updated 04/15/2022
2017 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

SUV has been reliable and comfortable after 20k and 3.5 yrs. No service needed other than the navigation and tech voice interface are worst I've ever had and same as Honda which was very poor - still no updates to improve system. Gas mileage is less than window sticker at average 18 mpg but acceptable for V6 that is smooth and peppy. Time to get a replacement - wont be another Honda just due to voice/nav system. Love my new Volvo XC60 T8 - whole different level.

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" Catch a '17 before there gone"

Tom, 07/08/2017
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I did extensive research on smaller/midsize SUV's. I concluded the Audi Q5 and BMW 3 were not much better, seemed smaller, although specs don't back that up, and simply not worth the added cost. It came down to the Ford Edge Titanium with301 package with V6 in white and RDX with Advance Package. Liked the extra cargo space of the Edge and thought it was a very quiet comfortable ride. The bottom line negatives were poor Ford resale value versus the RDX, the lower gas mileage with the V6, the Sony sound system and "slightly" less interior quality. When Acura announced 2017 clearance prices last month, I was able to get one for the same price as the loaded Edge. I have driven now for 3 weeks and I am very satisfied with my decision. The infotainment system is a little hard to get used to but I am finding that the overall technology used in the Acura is really quite amazing. The engine does not hesitate like the Edge V6 also. Get the great price on 17's right now!

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Take your shutter and stick it!

Kathryn Wilford, 07/26/2017
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 28 people found this review helpful

Have had this RDX for 2 months, I cannot wait to get rid of it. The acceleration is so bad.. slow acceleration around town at 2000 rpm the transmission stutter, shutters, pretty much feels like it cannot get to the next gear. Have had it in shop two times in a month.. Not the quality I expected from Honda/Acura.. will Never buy another.

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Get an RDX, Can't Lose

New Car Owner, 09/17/2016
updated 09/21/2017
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Using the navigation system is not intuitive and can be a bit clunky. Everything else is quite good. The only downside so far has been the factory installed car alarm. When loud cars pass by the alarm keeps going off. I took it to the dealer to try to get the settings adjusted but when they said I had to leave the car there for the day just to adjust it, I just left. It's gone off at least a hundred times so it is a bit if a nuisance.

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Great SUV

Rich, 12/08/2016
updated 12/27/2017
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

I went from a 2013 CRV and I love the 2017 RDX. It has a nice quiet comfortable ride with plenty of leg room in front and back. The V6 is very smooth and has some get up and go. I love all the safety features in the advanced package. I really like the navigation and being able to send destinations from your phone to your car navigation and calling Acura link to find a destination while driving. The only thing lacking is there is no remote start option on the app and no heated steering wheel.

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Brake System Issue

Brian, 09/26/2017
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful

A brake system issue started after 2 weeks of lease. The dealer cannot solve the problem. Also, the car feels and sounds cheap - light doors, noisy.

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LOVE the 2017 RDX - POWER HOUSE!!!

RDX_2017_OWNER, 09/11/2016
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Excellent handling, powerful acceleration, Space, Speed!!!

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Wifes RDX

daniel piscitelli, 03/06/2017
2017 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Curry Acura in Scarsdale NY , treated us great , shopped this car and the Lexus NX , ive always owned Honda and Acura so we were biased towards Acura , feels like a solid car and easy to see out of and sits higher than my TL so better in traffic

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long term durability is where all cars should be

Tom, 04/23/2019
updated 10/23/2019
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

approaching 100k miles and car still looks and drives like new,even floor mats look new,lots of fun and gets 28 mpg on freeway,only gripe is to replace it there is either grey,black or white choices,give me a bright red one and I will trade in,expensive timing belt replacement coming due soon,should have used a chain like a toyota v6

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So far - Great

TiggerEsqOC, 05/19/2017
updated 11/26/2018
2017 Acura RDX AcuraWatch Plus Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

So far this car is what I expected. It is a good value which is the main reason I chose it. I wanted a small SUV but not too small, with good MPG and some creature comforts. My base with Acura Watch Plus does not have navigation, which I did want but it also doesn't have some of the custom ability that I would like and am used to. Such as unlocking all doors when unlocking one, the passenger seat only has 4-way adjustment. The acceleration is good, and it has the power I need. I was driving a $60k Audi Q5 as a loaner before I got the Acura RDX, and that was an amazing car, but I didn't have $60k to spend on a car, for the price difference (I paid $34,000) it is a great option. *Update - my review above is still accurate. I now carpool with three teens, the car is comfortable for them. *Update 11/22/18 - Car is really perfect for what I need. I wouldn't call it fancy, there are much more "tech" available on other cars but what it has is fine. The only complaint which would be an easy change is to be able to program the all doors to unlock when I unlock one. The Pleather seats hold up well to a German Shepherd and a Corgi mutt.

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Exceeded my expectations!

Trivedi, 06/20/2020
2017 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Smooth drive, awesome suspension, and lots of power under the hood.

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Nice ride, poor shift

Ed Lee, 09/11/2016
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 24 people found this review helpful

It isn't the Lexus ride that I traded,. Then again, it was $12K less expensive. Life is a series of tradeoffs and this was one. The transmission shift is clunky. I expected much better gas mileage but the around town is a Killer. Looks good, easy to get around in and park. When you get out of either side, your foot hits the threshold and it gets dirty and stained really fast. Mine is a light color and looks nasty already

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Great luxury SUV for the money

Denise, 04/17/2017
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

I love this car. It has the space and height of an SUV, but drives like a car. The standard features are better than all of the competitors. Acura service is also top notch. They go out of their way to help and accommodate you when you bring the car in for maintenence.

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Decent car with some odd issues

Nor Cal Driver, 05/27/2019
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

Bought with 10k miles after reading lots of reviews. Engine is powerful, but transmission isn’t very fun, sport mode pretty much unusable. Weird rattle from steering wheel that I just found out has a service bulletin on it from Acura so will need to get that fixed. Safety features sound good but adaptive cruise control over reacts and is pretty annoying. The blind spot works great though as does the emergency braking. Makes a squeaking noise when driving at slower speeds in front brake area. Pulls slightly to the right when driving, might just be alignment issue. For the price I was expecting less issues. Super comfortable seats and great acceleration. Good amount of space inside when you need it. Kind of hard to park in tight places like parking garages as it’s kind of wide, and turning radius isn’t great. Performed ok in the snow, not amazing or as good as my Subaru did. Overall I would not recommend this car. I definitely regret buying it. It’s just not very fun to drive. Neither sporty or that utilitarian. For some people I think it would be a good vehicle for some, just not for me.

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Not a lot of bells and whistles for a luxury brand

Albert Zack, 01/05/2017
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 21 people found this review helpful

Even though we got the base RDX model, I was really surprised that to see the CRV from Honda (Acura's sister company) had some features the RDX did not. From my perspective, the base RDX should have more features than the highest-end CRV considering the Acura higher end positioning. Overall, we like the car, but just disappointed on how Acura cut corners.

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Not flashy but drives great!

Kleo77, 02/27/2017
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

It's been a long road till I pulled a triggered and leased 2017 base model AWD RDX. I also looked at BMW x1 & x3 and infinity Qx30 & QX50. Acura was a winner due to the best deal and dealership experience. I traded in my 2011 3 series that I loved but the CPO warranty was about to expire and I refuse to pay for fixing cars so in order to prevent it I decided to get a new car. I wanted awd because we go often to the mountains. I did not want the technology package because I hate having too many buttons and features even though I'm very computer savvy. I just assume that simple solutions are always the best. My fiancee got x3, retail price 10k more- it was a demo so its fully loaded but my car drives almost as nice as his and mine gets better gas milage even though his is 4 cylinder turbo. I got 22 freeway and 20 combined which is exactly the same as my beemer and better than my 2011 AWD Nissan Rogue! I consider that very good and I hope it will stay at this level (BTW unlike most people I do manual gas milage calculation every time I go to the gas station and don't rely on the computer readings because they are hardly ever accurate- beemer was most accurate). My other car option was x1 since I've always liked but it would cost me still more than Acura and it is a much more smaller car. RDX is equivalent of x3 and is a perfect size for me. Base model had keyless entry, moonroof , heated seat and back up camera which is all nice to have. The drive quality is very good, X3 has a better suspension but is also a stiffer ride due to run flat tires and bigger rims. I was very dissapointed with how much my 3 series depreciate during my 3 years of ownership that I'm not longer their loyal customer. They also stopped offering free brakes in the first 4 years of ownership which was another bummer. ON top of everything I think their cars are kind of outdated looking so its time for major overhaul. I might consider the x3 in 3 years if they come up with the nice design. Not that my Acura is a hot looking car because its super bland but the deal i got justifies it. The lease on Acura and Infinity was much cheaper for a very simple reason - Japanese cars don't depreciate as much as German cars. Anyway RDX is great car and the only downside is there will be anew model coming up soon thats why I opted to lease. Highly recommended, safe and efficient vehicle.

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Great Value and Great Look - Classy SUV

Terttu, 10/26/2016
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful

Lots of space in the back seat. Wish it would have real leather seats!!! Looks like leather but they are not real leather seats.

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Missing the Mark Electronics

BobM, 10/22/2017
updated 10/31/2019
2017 Acura RDX Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have owned 8 Acuras over the past years always pleased with overall quality reliability and cost of ownership. However, my pet peeve is the interiors, they are skimping on the quality, i.e using the imitation leather vinyl whatever it is it's tacky cheap. The Worst is the so-called carpet is the thinnest low pile, like the cheapest you can buy at a home deport for covering steps ugh! The voice-activated Navigation and voice recognition for the phone is the absolute worst in the industry. I frequently rent cars Ford GMC and Toyota all are superior. I speak clearly precisely and it doesn't recognize me or my spouse's or others commands or comments. Yes, it's frustrating. This joke of voice recognition is like speaking to a deaf-mute, it is horrible not even worth having it The overall experience is now negative. The one other major issue is the phony chrome ring around the AC vent outlet next to the doors reflect directly into the outside mirrors how stupid is this Honestly it's a major distraction on a critical safety device. Time to wake up Acura and step up your game to keep me, I'm going to Lexas Update dealer changed out the vent to solid black. Mirror problem is fixed thank you. The Navigation stil the worst I don’t even use it I use my iPhone Why Because all you say is directions and the address and it finds it and takes you there without any hassle using the Acura navigation system is like talking to a dummy it only understand specific commands it does not understand or can adapt to different voices . Much much worse is someone sitting in the passenger seat can’t even punch in the commands because it won’t let you do it while you’re moving so you have to stop your car and spend 15 minutes programming all the information manually . That’s not convenient that’s absolute absurdity Wake up Acura

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My Dream Car!!!!!

Lulu, 07/20/2020
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

So I have been looking into cars for a while and I found the Acura RDX. My family wanted me to get an suv because they feel they are safer than sedans. I thought this was a good car since its not too big. I was also looking at the Nissan Rogue, toyota rav 4 and honda crv. The style of the other cars just was not as appealing in my opinion. So I narrowed it down to the 2017 Acura RDX in white with black interior. I watched so many car videos and reviews on this car and all I can say is that I am so happy I got this car. Since COVID19 is going on I was not able to go into the dealership and had to rely solely on videos I saw and trust what the reviews and test drivers said about the car. So I kind of took a big gamble choosing this car but everything worked out! It is perfect. I ordered it from Carvana and it was delievered to my house. I drove it for the first time today and woww!!! It so sporty and light, so easy to drive I love it. I am so used to driving my mom's car which is a mazda cx9 so it is a lot bigger and heavier. However, this car is so much fun to drive and its perfect. I am also nineteen so I think this was the perfect small suv for me. An affordable luxury car. I would 100 percent recommend this car to anyone looking for a new car!

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My Comfortable Huggable Stylist Grown-up SUV

Winona Taylor, 10/27/2017
2017 Acura RDX Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

If, after purchasing cars and Mini Vans based on family life and kids, and your looking for a Me, Myself & I ride that has grown-up features, style and luxury without purchasing a large sedan car, the Acura RDX SUV is a cross-over ride you'll simply fall in love with the moment you sit inside. After much research, and having reached 41 years of marriage, 3 very grown kids and 6 grandchildren (3 yrs. - 19 yrs of age), my desire was to purchase something that fit my active lifestyle without giving up the room and height I was accustomed to having. Everyday I am pleased with my selection and look forward every morning to step into My new ride!

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just got it

brady, 01/04/2017
updated 01/05/2018
2017 Acura RDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have not had my SUV that long, less than a month but I must say I was a little apprehensive about the purchase but after a few days found out that I love it. Gas mileage is not as bad as I thought it would be, some options I would like to have is adjusting the lift gate (hit the garage door when in the garage) my other SUV you could adjust. Size is great, more roomy than I thought it would be and I am very happy with the safety features.

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Transmission searching for gear after hard acceler

Ted, 08/08/2018
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Transmission searching for gear after semi hard acceleration to letting off back to acceleration.

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