The RDX is Acura's best attempt at a driver's SUV, the SH-AWD torque vectoring really does make it corner like a sedan, and the cabin feels genuinely luxurious for the money. But the third-gen 2.0T drinks gas like a V6 (20-22 MPG in the real world), the 2019-2024 models have a rear glass shattering problem that keeps coming back even after the TSB fix, and the 2025s suffered complete power steering failures at low speeds, now under recall. If you want the handling and can live with the fuel bill, a 2022-2024 makes sense; skip the 2025 until the recall work proves durable, and know that Acura is killing the line in 2026 with no replacement for two years.
This full-size SUV splits into two distinct stories. The first-generation trucks with the 4.6L V8 were unkillable, owners routinely hit 400k-500k miles with nothing but oil changes, but rust ate the bodies and air suspension failures totaled otherwise healthy trucks. The current generation (2018-2024) offers serious space, strong towing, and genuine family comfort, but the 10R80 transmission is a documented weak point: multiple owners report rebuilds or replacements before 100k miles at $7k-10k out of pocket. If you're buying used in the 60k-100k mile range, budget for transmission work or get an extended warranty that covers it. The 2025-2026 redesign brings a polarizing oblong steering wheel and touch-heavy controls that owners either adapt to or never stop resenting. Buy this if you need the space and towing capacity, can afford the warranty, and don't mind that it drives more like a truck than a luxury cruiser. Walk if you're stretching the budget or buying high-mileage without coverage.