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Daniel , 06/03/2021
2021 Acura RDX 4dr SUV w/A-Spec Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
31 of 53 people found this review helpful
The Acura RDX is a half-baked product. I had a 2020 RDX that had many issues with its infotainment system. The system would crackle and pop when using Apple CarPlay–so much so that I stopped using CarPlay altogether because it was so distracting. This issue traveled to the 2021 Acura RDX models as well, but my dealership (and even Acura corporate) pretended like they could not replicate the issue after having the car for a few days. The second I left the dealership with iPhone connected, CarPlay froze and then crackled and popped. Garbage. Also, my 21 RDX stalled out when I was trying to pass a truck at 80mph. Again, the dealer and corporate said they "could not replicate the issue" and passed the keys right back to me. This is a serious safety issue, and one that others appear to be having as well. Search any of the many Acura car forums and other 20 and 21 RDX owners are having similar transmission slip/stalling issues. This is extremely unsafe and yet, Acura claims to have no idea what is happening. I have had my vehicle back for a few weeks now and the transmission has slipped twice. So, my advice is to save up a bit more money and go for the Germans if you really want a small crossover SUV. Many, many people gripe about the upfront costs and maintenance costs of the Germans, but check Consumer Reports ratings any day and they are quite favorable towards the Germans these days. Don't waste time on this dying, unreliable brand that is nothing more than a warmed over Honda with a different badge and even worse reliability.
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Max Li, 11/03/2020
2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
I got an 2021 RDX tech package this September. I used to complained the weather strapping felt of from the tailgate, but it turned out to be the extra foam came off. The dealership took care of it nicely and returned it back. But after a month, the infortainment system was suddenly down for no reason. After several attempts to restart the car, it's back.
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Rdx is One of the best vehicles I have driven
Angel, 10/02/2020
2021 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
12 of 20 people found this review helpful
One of the best vehicles I have driven The driving modes on it
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Great drive and beautiful interior, bad tech
Mike in Toledo, 07/14/2022
2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2021 RDX for 16 months and it is a great driving vehicle and a great engine. But the tech inside is very bad for a $50k vehicle. I have to have the radio/entertainment system replaced for the 2nd time in just 12k miles. And I'm sure it will be the same defective system that I already have and it will die a 3rd time. Acura just doesn't seem to care. Such a shame for a car that has so much potential. Naturally the dealer can't do anything and Acura customer service could care less since they already have my money. Pretty bad when my last 3 GM vehicles had zero faults in the 3 yrs I owned each.
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RayDeezy, 01/04/2022
2021 Acura RDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had a 2018 Acura RDX AWD before this one and I'll say that the new one is 10x better in every way! The all wheel drive system is amazing in the snow! The performance is top notch too. It's a lot peppier than the old one. I didn't know how I would like the turbo, but it's actually a nice boost in power. It's got more room in the second row and rear cargo than before too! The only thing that is annoying is Apple CarPlay, ugh sometimes it takes forever to load, but not all the time. The trackpad took some time to get used to, but overall I prefer it over a touchscreen. I use Siri 99% of the time anway. Gas mileage is "okay" but I don't care because I prefer a car that performs when I want it to instead of a gas saver lol.
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