Most common 2007 Acura RDX problems
Share of the 53 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Acura RDX complaints by model year
Best RDX years: 2011, 2012, 2010. Years to avoid: 2019, 2015, 2020, 2014, 2021. Compare all years →
2007 Acura RDX recalls (2)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
What 2007 Acura RDX owners say
Air bags all 22 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Acura RDX. The contact's vehicle was involved in an side impact collision with a semi truck while driving 30 MPH. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained cuts and cervical spine injuries that required medical attention. Prior to the crash, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag increased pressure and the light needed to be reset. The warning indicator was reset. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired, but was towed to a body shop. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 134,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Acura RDX. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle struck the passenger side of another vehicle. The incident was a minor fender bender with no damage to the other vehicle; however, the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact stated that minor injuries were sustained from the air bag deployment that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Speed control & acceleration
Sua incident. I slowly entered underground parking garage with brakes on, turned into parking stall (brakes on) and vehicle suddenly, rapidly accelerated, over riding brakes and crashed head on into cement wall causing airbag to deploy. Over $9000.00 in damage was done to the vehicle. Witness behind me testified that I was going very slowly and the brake lights were on from the time I entered the parking garage to the time of the crash.
After I drove my 2007 up my driveway on a hill, parked, and got out, the car began moving back out in reverse damaging the car door and garage wall. This car also will accelerate on its own even while on the brakes. My dealership and Acura was unwilling to address the concern.
Electrical system
Parasitic battery drain from hands free link unit causing battery to go dead. Googled the issue and saw many complaints regarding this issue. I was on a road trip from california to minnesota and had stopped at a vacant parking lot to take a nap. I turned off the lights, turned the vehicle off and removed the key, 4 hours later my battery was dead. I ended up buying a new battery and a few months later I flew out to california again for 3 days, when I returned my car was dead again.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Acura RDX. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle revved and caught fire. There were no injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police or fire report was not filed. The fire department determined that the fire was related to an electrical failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
2007 Acura RDX engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 17 / 22 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Acura RDX a good car?
Based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 RDX rates average: 16% fewer complaints than a typical year of the RDX at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Acura RDX?
The air bags — 22 complaints, 42% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (7) and electrical system (6).
How many recalls does the 2007 Acura RDX have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Acura RDX, the most recent from March 6, 2019 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Acura RDX?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2012 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 2015, 2020, 2014 and 2021. See the full Acura RDX years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Acura RDX problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 68,000 miles; 36% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.