In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Acura RDX, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“My husband was involved in a head-on collision in this car and it performed beautifully!”

“[The RDX has] great acceleration; not so much from a stop, but very powerful on highways when passing.”

“The passenger leg room is cramped, not long enough for me to stretch [my] legs comfortably.”

“[There is a lack of] interior/courtesy lighting; most notably there is no trunk or [engine bay] light.”

“The turbo is a bit sluggish from down step, but picks up after a second or two.”

“The vehicle interior is well laid out, easy and comfortable to use.”

“Poor display of navigation system and camera under some weather [and lighting] conditions.”

“The handling and stability [of the RDX] in adverse conditions [is] excellent [especially] in snowy conditions.”

“[The Acura RDX] doesn’t handle bumps on [the] road too well. It needs better shock absorbers.”

“[The RDX delivers] average fuel economy. It is not as good as expected, [and the fact that it requires] premium fuel is a negative.”

“The voice control microphone should be more precise or hear better.”

Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Acura RDX:
1. Effectiveness of headlights
2. Handling/stability on curves/winding roads
3. Appearance of navigation display

Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Acura RDX:
1. Hands-Free Communication – Doesn't recognize command
2. Excessive fuel consumption
3. Engine cranks too long before starting

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