2007 Acura RDX used buying checklist

Test for the problems owners report most

The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.

• Airbags22 owner complaints, usually around 117,000 miles

  Make sure the airbag warning light turns off after start-up, and that every airbag recall was completed.

• Acceleration and speed control7 owner complaints, usually around 68,994 miles

  Check that the car accelerates smoothly, without hesitation or surges, and that cruise control works.

• Electrical system6 owner complaints, usually around 84,000 miles

  Test every screen, camera, power window, lock and the key fob. With the engine running, make sure no warning lights stay on.

• Brakes5 owner complaints, usually around 29,000 miles

  Brake firmly from moderate speed: the pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight, with no grinding or pulsing.

Make sure these recalls were done

Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.

• Air bagsRecall number 19V182000, Mar 6, 2019
• Air bagsRecall number 16V061000, Feb 3, 2016

Service bulletins worth asking about

Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.

• Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and...Feb 28, 2026
• Service NewsMay 17, 2023
• This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflatorsApr 8, 2022
• This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflatorsMar 1, 2022
• ServiceNews ArticleJan 25, 2022
• Dealer messageMay 24, 2018

Before you pay

• Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
• Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
• Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
• Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
• Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.