Used 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A) Consumer Reviews
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Last FREE Navigation Update NEVER TOOK
Mark S of LI NY, Melville, NY, 01/15/2019
updated 01/27/2025
Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
146 of 152 people found this review helpful
Last FREE Navigation Update NEVER TOOK & now every time I use it I have to click off a message that covers the screen. 6 year update on my 2019 Acura RDX Advance I’ve had since 8/18. Before this I owned a 2014 RDX & before that 2010 TSX. I still enjoy the handling, new modern look (in & outside) as well as feel of the new RDX 3rd generation over the 2014 (2nd generation). But I’m not a fan of the 4 cylinder turbo. It’s noisier compare to the V6 in 2nd Gen., offers no better HP, or gas mileage. I would have preferred the V6 like in the 2014. It offered smoother overall performance. My earlier complaints about entering addresses into navigation are not an issue any longer since the an AcuraLink update allowed entering locations from the app directly to infotainment system while RDX is off. Something they had disabled in a prior update for some crazy reason. I’ve added several at a time & all I need to do when I start the car is accept them & they are on the system for use later or then. The addresses for companies & other locations (besides) personal locations show up I full. Overall it does have amazing Technology for a vehicle introduced in 2018. Though there were several over the air free updates in the first 2 or 3 years Acura has not provided an update in 3 years leaving some unresolved quirks to deal. I believe Acura was cheap by not including a key FOB with a remote start feature on a premium priced vehicle. The only way to remote start is purchasing a yearly Subscription of about $110 or at time a of purchase have a dealer installed transponder costing $500-& 600. Crazy Acura did not incorporate the transponder into it when new like just about all other manufacturers do.
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Comfort & Performance
LiyaM, Irvine, CA, 08/30/2018
Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
90 of 95 people found this review helpful
Traded my 2012 RDX Tech (considered the loaded model) for the 2019 RDX Advance. Wanted the ASPEC for the rims but loaded like an Advace, so I got the black Advance with black interior and upgraded to black rims. It's a gorgeous car! It rides like a dream. I drove it out of state the second day I had it and it surpassed my expectations! The comfort was superb and handling on sport or sport+ mode was nice and tight. The seats are soft and supple. Loved the lane keep assist and cruise control features - the car sort of drives itself! The panoramic sunroof is a gorgeous addition. The touch pad gets easier to use with practice, but is a little frustrating at first. A few cons: a small space for coins would be nice as well as a bigger center console (my 2012 was much smaller but the center console was huge). Also, the navigation system needs an upgrade. There are portions of not so new roads where I was 'flying in the gray' on the screen because those roads weren't recognized. Had I not had my phone (Android) GPS on, I'd been lost.
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So far, so good
CM, Scarsdale, NY, 12/10/2018
Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
My family loves this car and would buy it again; in fact, if we were replacing our second car today, we'd end up with two identical cars in the driveway. We evaluated every competing 2-row luxury SUV and chose this one mainly because it: 1. Offers the best interior space and comfort relative to exterior dimensions (including ample rear headroom and legroom); 2. Has the best mix of sporty luxury; 3. Has the freshest design and technology; 4. Offers the most competitive pricing, even when fully loaded. Noting only things that I haven't read about much in other excellent, comprehensive reviews: window defrost takes forever, even after starting the car remotely; the rear seats allow little adjustment/recline; lane-keeping assist has so little reliability that it adds nothing to vehicle convenience or safety (but adaptive cruise control with low speed follow works great); even with 50/50 suburban/highway driving, our gas mileage won't budge from 18.2.
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Great Vehicle with One Serious Issue
Scott, Rosemount, MN, 04/26/2019
updated 04/15/2022
Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
46 of 48 people found this review helpful
Overall I enjoy the RDX but be aware there is an issue when under hard acceleration the engine may stall/lose power. It’s happened to me twice in the 8 months I’ve owned it - both times on an interstate highway. I was fortunate both times to make it to the shoulder without incident. Neither Acura nor the dealership admit to an issue but it’s serious enough that I won’t buy another until it’s resolved. CarPlay still isn’t perfect as it randomly disconnects within the first few minutes of use but works well when it does stay connected. It is annoying. UPDATE: Overall I’ve been happy with the RDX outside of MPG but I knew turbos are thirsty. The complaints about the push button shifter and touch pad are a non-issue for me. I do wish navigating CarPlay was the same.
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Buyer's Remorse - Squeaks, Rattles, Glitchy!
Unhappy Acura Buyer, New York, NY, 03/18/2019
Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
Good Points - Awesome front seat comfort, stellar acceleration and handling. Bad Points - Interior is quiet, EXCEPT for ALL interior squeaks and rattles that mostly cannot be located or stopped (I've resorted to stuffing folded business cards in seams where noise may be coming from, rear hatch rattles incessantly). Transmission shifting at low speeds is unpredictable and RPMs stay at 3000-4000 before up-shifting killing city MPG, Apple Carplay crashes incessantly, app for remote start works about 70% of time keeps asking me to re-register. Accelerator lag is noticeable off the line every time (Acura - please test-drive a Honda as they do not have lag issues). Awful gas mileage - City MPG is 17, Interstate MPG is 24 on the best day. My 2017 Honda CRV gets 24 MPG city and 31 MPG on the Interstate and no 93 octane required! My 2018 V6 Honda Odyssey gets better MPG and transmission (reportedly same Honda sourced 10 gears) shifts much more smoothly and predictably. Acura Dealer in Elmhurst Illinois is unable or unwilling to address interior squeaks and rattles...... Looking to trade-in this MISTAKE and to go back to a Mazda CX-5 which I had previously - better value, more interior road noise but no accelerator lag, smooth transmission, no squeaks and rattles.
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