2012 Acura Rdx
2012

Acura
Rdx

Starting at N/A USD | 0

240 hp @ 6000 rpm
Horsepower
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain

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Performance

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

Safety

Safety

Connectivity

Connectivity

Comfort

Comfort

Interior Space

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

240 hp
Horsepower
260 ft-lb
Torque
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
5-speed
Transmission
2012 Acura Rdx performance
2012 Acura RDX interior

Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency8.7 - 11.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity68.0 L

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

5
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,062 mm
Front Legroom
958 mm
Rear Legroom
2012 Acura Rdx interior CC
2012 Acura Rdx interior D
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Climate Control

Heated Front Seats

Convenience

Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks

Seating

Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Seat Memory
Lumbar Support

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

Bluetooth

AM/FM Stereo

Steering Controls

Backup Camera

Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags

Stability

Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist

Monitoring

Tire Pressure Monitor

Security

Security System
Child Safety Locks
2012 Acura RDX front safety CC
2012 Acura RDX front safety D
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2012 Acura RDX front safety E
2012 Acura RDX front safety E
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2012 Acura RDX front safety F
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Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

Length

15 ft2.5"
4.64m

Width

6 ft1.6"
1.87m

Height

5 ft5.2"
1.66m

Wheelbase

8 ft8.3"
2.65m

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Trim Levels

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AWD 4dr

AWD 4dr

$40,490
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.3L/140
Horsepower240 hp
Torque260 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity68.0 L
City11.7 L/100 km
Highway8.7 L/100 km
Combined8.7 - 11.7 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,636 mm
Width1,869 mm
Height1,656 mm
Wheelbase2,649 mm
Curb Weight1,788 kg
Ground Clearance157 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,062 mm
Rear Leg Room958 mm
Front Head Room983 mm
Rear Head Room973 mm
Cargo Volume787 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

AWD 4dr Tech Pkg

AWD 4dr Tech Pkg

$42,490
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.3L/140
Horsepower240 hp
Torque260 ft-lb
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity68.0 L
City11.7 L/100 km
Highway8.7 L/100 km
Combined8.7 - 11.7 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,636 mm
Width1,869 mm
Height1,656 mm
Wheelbase2,649 mm
Curb Weight1,793 kg
Ground Clearance157 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity5
Front Leg Room1,062 mm
Rear Leg Room958 mm
Front Head Room983 mm
Rear Head Room973 mm
Cargo Volume787 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

Safety Reports

15 complaints reported to NHTSA

15
Total Reports
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Fires

Most Common Issues

AIR BAGS
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
POWER TRAIN
2
STEERING
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1

Recent Reports

ODI #11697171
Nov 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Acura RDX. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 148,000. However, following an oil change service, it was later discovered that the actual vehicle mileage was 248,553.
Incident: Nov 3, 2025VIN: 5J8TB2H53CA***
ODI #11132058
Sep 28, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
AMBOS FOCOS DELANTEROS SE OBEDECEN, LAS FECHAS EXACTAS CUANDO LO LLEV AL DEALER PARA GARANTA DE LOS FOCOS NO LA RECUERDO, PERO FUI EN VARIAS OCASIONES. ME INFORMARON QUE LA ESPECIFICACIN DEL FABRICANTE ERAN FOCOS AL AIRE, Y QUE POR ESO SE HUMEDECIAN Y NO TENAN GARANTA, QUE TODOS LOS DE ESE AO VINIERON AS. ME CONFIRM Y NO REGRES PARA ESE PROBLEMA., AUNQUE NO TIENE LGICA, SE COMPRA UN AUTO PARA QUE FUNCIONE TODO NORMAL Y ESTE NO ES EL CASO DE AMBOS FOCOS. AL PASAR EL TIEMPO EL PROBLEMA SE HA AGRAVADO PORQUE SE HUMEDECEN MAS Y AFECTA LA VISIBILIDAD. LLAM NUEVAMENTE AL DEALER PERO ME INFORMARON LO MISMO, LES INFORM QUE FUI EN EL PERIODO DE DE GARANTA Y NO LOS REEMPLAZARON Y AHORA ES PEOR Y QUE NI ES CIERTO QUE TODOS LOS DE MI AO ESTN AS PORQUE LOS QUE HE VISTO QUE ESTN BIEN. AGRADECER PUEDAN V VERIFICAR MI SOLICITUD EN EL DEALER Y RESOLVER EL INCONVENIENTE. GRACIAS
Incident: Aug 1, 2014VIN: 5J8TB2H27CA***
ODI #11124195
Sep 4, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK AND CAUSING A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN FOR OTHERS AND THE PERSON DRIVING THE CAR. ONCE THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN THE CAR WILL NEED TO BE PUT IN PARK, TURNED OFF AND COMPLETELY RESTARTED AGAIN. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES RANGING IN SPEEDS FROM 0MPH TO 70MPH WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESS WAY. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND STATIONARY AS WELL. IT HAS HAPPENED AT A STOP LIGHT AS WELL AS ON THE HIGHWAY.
Incident: Jun 16, 2018VIN: 5J8TB1H52CA***
ODI #11074082
Feb 21, 2018
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. THE DRIVER AIR BAG WAS RECALLED AND REPLACED. WHEN I QUESTIONED WHY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT BEING REPLACED ALSO. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS NOT BEING RECALLED. I ASKED IF IT WAS A TAKATA AIR BAG. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT ANSWER. ONLY SAYING IT WAS NOT BEING RECALLED. MY COMPLAINT IS: I DO NOT KNOW IF MY FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS SAFE FOR THE RIDERS IN MY CAR.
Incident: May 15, 2016VIN: 5J8TB2H2XCA***
ODI #11035418
Oct 21, 2017
POWER TRAIN
I NOTICED VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN AS IF I HAD FLAT TIRES, AND ESPECIALLY WHEN I WAS ACCELERATING. AFTER A WEEK I HAD MY SUV CHECKED AT THE GARAGE. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT AND LEFT LINE AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH WAS QUITE EXPENSIVE. THE MECHANICS TOLD ME THAT IT WAS COMPLETELY FINISHED AND FOUND IT HIGHLY UNUSUAL FOR A 2012 ACURA RDX.
Incident: Oct 20, 2017VIN: 5J8TB2H22CA***
ODI #10897070
Aug 19, 2016
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) WAS ISSUED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Incident: Feb 1, 2016VIN: 5J8TB1H50CA***
ODI #10894504
Aug 9, 2016
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Incident: Feb 3, 2016VIN: 5J8TB1H54CA***
ODI #10888250
Jul 25, 2016
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE....UPDATED 10/11/16 *BF *CN
Incident: Apr 7, 2016VIN: 5J8TB1H59CA***

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.

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