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2007 Acura RDX problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2007 Acura RDX sits mid-pack among RDX years: 70 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 67, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 22 reports (31% of the total).

70

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

11

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other RDX years?

RDX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted559 complaints2007: 70 complaints2008: 39 complaints2009: 16 complaints2010: 26 complaints2011: 21 complaints2012: 19 complaints2013: 179 complaints2014: 258 complaints2015: 436 complaints2016: 56 complaints2017: 107 complaints2018: 101 complaints2019: 559 complaints2020: 425 complaints2021: 148 complaints2022: 41 complaints2023: 24 complaints2024: 13 complaints2025: 67 complaints
RDX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Acura RDX problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags2231%
Speed Control710%
Electrical System710%
Visibility & Wipers57%
Brakes57%
Engine57%
Other57%
Child Seat23%
Seat Belts23%
Body & Structure23%
Transmission23%
Steering11%
Fuel System11%
Suspension11%
Tires & Wheels11%
Seats11%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%

Does the 2007 Acura RDX have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V182000AirbagsMarch 6, 2019 · 1,101,534 units

Defect

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 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Consequence

An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

16V061000AirbagsFebruary 3, 2016 · 2,232,187 units

Defect

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. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

06E096000Trailer HitchNovember 20, 2006 · 623 units

Defect

CERTAIN HONDA ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCHES, P/N 08L92-STK-200, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 26 AND JULY 8, 2006, AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 2007 MODEL YEAR ACURA RDX VEHICLES. THE HITCHES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED DURING INSTALLATION.

Consequence

THE HITCH MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN USE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA CLIENT SERVICES AT 800-382-2238.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“VEHICLE STALLED ON ROAD, THREE VEHICLES STOPPED BEHIND THE STALLED CAR. FIFTH VEHICLE HIT THE LEFT REAR OF MY WIFE'S SUV SENDING HER INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT AND SO ON. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN MY WIFE'S VEHICLE. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 8, 2010 · 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. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 10, 2011 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 1, 2014 · fire

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 28, 2012 · crash

“THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, IRRESPECTIVE OF YOUR SPEED OR TIMING SELECTION. THIS IS NOW CONSTANT AS THEY WILL NOT SHUT OFF. THE WIPER SPEED IS FAST AND WHEN IT DOES INTERMITTENTLY STOP, IT STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVERS VIEW AND CANNOT BE MOVED. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · March 1, 2014

2007 Acura RDX — common questions

Is the 2007 Acura RDX reliable?

It is close to typical for the RDX: 70 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2007 RDX problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (22 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints), speed control (7 complaints).

Does the 2007 Acura RDX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Acura RDX. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Acura RDX years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the RDX years to avoid are 2019, 2015, 2020, 2014, 2013, 2021, 2017, 2018, 2016. The cleanest record among RDX years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.