Acura RLX years to avoid
More than twice the RLX's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Acura RLX years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Acura RLX complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Acura RLX problems
All model years combined.
- Steering59
- Suspension23
- Driver assistance20
- Electrical14
- Engine13
- Wheels7
- Brakes4
- Acceleration4
- Transmission3
- Lights3
- Fuel system3
- Body3
Most reported problems on the Acura RLX
Acura RLX problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 6 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 3 | Suspension | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 6 | Body | 19,700 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2015 | - | 11 | Steering | 121,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2014 | - | 84 | Steering | 60,000 | 5 | 1 | Avoid |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Acura RLX
What years of the Acura RLX should you avoid?
2014. It has more than twice the Acura RLX's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2014 alone has 84, mostly about steering and driver assistance.
What is the best year for a used Acura RLX?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Acura RLX?
Steering, with 59 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (23) and driver assistance (20).
How many recalls does the Acura RLX have?
7 recalls between 2014 and 2020. The 2014 model year has the most, with 5.
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