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5 different problems in 2 months!!
Andres, 01/30/2019
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
Shocks made noise a week after I pulled it off the lot. Left control arm was faulty. Then the passenger one went. Only got one changed. The breaks squeak, they “fixed” it, still squeaking. Then my center console wouldn’t work AT ALL. To top it off, now my car won’t even start. Love the car but I’m done with it.
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A Good Car for the Money
Greg Ormerod, 10/06/2018
updated 10/16/2023
2019 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
I had a 2012 Infiniti EX35 and had planned to buy the 2019 Infiniti QX50 but became concerned about its quirky CVT transmission, throttle issues, and outdated infotainment system. Therefore, I bought the 2019 RDX with the Advance package three months ago and so far it has been great. I like the way the doors close with a solid thunk. The build quality is solid and the design is sporty. I like that this design is all its own instead of an upscale CRV. The seating is comfortable - especially with the 16-way adjustable seating. I have read some complaints about the complexity of the infotainment system touch pad and the push-button transmission controls . Consumer Reports is especially harsh on both categories. However, I have found that both are quite easy to use. The infotainment touch pad functionality is based on cell phones and tablets. If you need a menu option that is out of view to the right, then you swipe to the left to bring it into view and then select it. If you need a menu option that is out of view to the bottom, then you swipe up to bring it into view. Once you get used to this principle, it is easy to use. It's display screen is mounted high so it's within your field of vision when watching the road. The push button transmission controls also require some adjustment time, but are logical and easy to use. There is a definite difference between Comfort and Sport modes. Acceleration is better in Sport, but the ride becomes more stiff and the steering wheel tightens up - as would be expected. Therefore, I use Sport mode when driving highways during my weekly commute and then dial it back to Comfort mode for local driving during the weekends. The gas mileage average has been as high as 26 MPG during highway driving but can drop down to the 22 MPG range after extensive local driving. It won't ride quite as nice as its German counterparts, but it feels solid and stable on the road, and its price is much better. In fact, for the amount of features and technology this car includes, and for the way it performs and handles, its a great car for the money. Update (10/2023): I have now had the car for over five years and have had no issues with it. It still drives and handles well with no squeaks or rattles. My only issue is that the Acura Link app is slow to populate all of the fields when launching, but works well when fully launched.
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Almost got T-Boned because of faulty transmission
John, 12/22/2018
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
30 of 35 people found this review helpful
Looks like I am not the only one with this problem. The 2019 RDX I just bought will sporadically downshift while am accelerating causing the car to jerk back and forth. I’ve taken it to the dealer 4 times and they can’t find anything wrong with it. I’ve shown them videos (I managed to capture it while fearing for my life) and they agree there is a problem, but can’t find it. The best they can do is wash the car for me. The general manger suggested I file a lemon law claim. Zero help with a car that almost got me into a car accident.
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The 2019 RDX Brought Me Back
Manny P, 08/27/2018
2019 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Had owned a 2016 RDX and was pleased, so I was excited with the 2019 redesign -- now am extremely pleased having purchased it. Very comfortable, smooth ride and a lot of great features for the price. Got the tech package as I have never been good with estimating the distance between me and other cars when parking. The sensors are amazing and I'm finding I have more space around me then I had thought. One feature I'm hoping they address, is the navigation is fixed at a certain "view." If you zoom back on the map, it does not track as you drive. A minor quibble. The sound system is beyond amazing, and very glad I made it back to Acura.
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RDX 2016 had better features that were removed
frank h., 03/14/2019
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Infotainment system hard to use. In 2016 navi system you could save identifier with favorite. In 2019 only address can be saved. 2016 beeped when lane departure activated, not 2019. Just had an infotainment system update in the hopes that a bug I had would be fixed, but it wasn't. When trying to use voice command sometimes it works, then I get Voice System initializing and the voice system freezes until the car is turned off and restarted. No easy way to report this glitch to Acura. Dealer and customer relations certainly not briefed sufficiently in the new info system. Car drives well, gas mileage leaves a little to be desired. Comfort is great.
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