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Acura RDXModel year report

2008 Acura RDX Problems

Compared with other Acura RDX years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.2× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
33filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD/AWD · 17 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Acura RDX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2008 Acura RDX. The part named most often is air bags, with 20 complaints (61% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and body and structure (2). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 26% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 70 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 40 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 10 Acura RDX model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seats (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “The srs warning light has been on for over a year. We had the 2 recalls 2016 & 2019 driver's side airbag repaired at Acura of dayton in october 2019, and they reset the warning light. It came back on within a few days. The code is 31-21 increased resistance l/s airbag inflator. I've also been told the airbag won't deploy if there is an accident. Please recall these, as I see other complaints.”

NHTSA complaint #11316290, filed 2020-03, 130,000 miles

Electrical system: “While driving at about 35 MPH, an electrical warning light came on. I was braking for a red light. After stopping at the light I took my foot off the gas. The car hestitated about 3 seconds before it was able to move forward, warning came on to shut down unecessary power. . I was barely able to pull car off the road. It would not move more than two feet after I got it off the road. An hour later the car would be able to drive to the tow truck, but the electrical system then shut down totally. Restarted the car again to move to tow truck. It is in shop for service now. …”

NHTSA complaint #10723026, filed 2015-06, 97,500 miles

Body and structure: “While attempting to park in a parking spot, the car experienced sudden acceleration despite application of brakes. The car jumped over parking stops and collided with car parked in opposite parking slot.”

NHTSA complaint #10567495, filed 2014-03, 61,000 miles

Tires: “On february 12, 2013 I was driving my 2008 Acura RDX on a side road when my tire pressure indicator light came on. I felt a slight bumping from my wheels. When I looked up in my rear view mirror saw a section of my tire lying in the road behind me. Fortunately I was at a low speed. When I picked up and checked the section of tire that had detached I realized that the tire had split in a circumference along the side walls on both sides and that the segment that had detached had the tread section intact along with a few inches of the sidewalls. …”

NHTSA complaint #10498045, filed 2013-02, 52,967 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

26% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 46,500 and 97,464 miles.

5%0–1011%10–2511%25–5032%50–7526%75–10016%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (19 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Acura RDX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
RDX · sedan AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 15.5% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Acura RDX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RDX 4WD2.3L 4-cyl5-speed automatic172219$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Acura RDX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 70 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 70 bulletins →

Other model years of the Acura RDX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025302,1001523Too new to compareToo new
20241216,5002523—Too new
20232418,9942524—Too new
2022318,000252445 · TypicalRising
202111730,000352487 · MoreRising
20203506,3505524100 · MoreRising
201944111,1615524100 · MoreRising
2018786,500152333 · FewerRising
20178013,500152343 · TypicalRising
20164125,500252335 · FewerStable
201541655,000352389 · MoreRising
201424460,000352382 · MoreRising
201316247,5003—2350 · TypicalRising
20121540,0002—21—Rising
20111665,3352—21—Falling
20102270,0002—21—Stable
20091533,8992—19—Rising
20083360,0003—190 · FewerStable
20075368,0572—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Acura RDX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Acura RDX have?

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2008 Acura RDX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Acura RDX is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 20 complaints (61% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2008 Acura RDX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Acura RDX get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Acura RDX (RDX 4WD, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Acura RDX reported?

Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 46,500 and 97,464 miles; 26% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.