2013 Acura RDX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Good

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

19 City / 27 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

273

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Lynn M

Everything I need in a car.

I like this car due to the comfort of the seats, the availability of amenities such as heated seats, XM radio, duel comfort air. I like the ability to lay just one of the rear seats down for carrying large items, rear camera. All wheel drive is essential where I live.

Shannon S

Best car I have ever owned!

I love everything about my rdx! It is comfortable, easy to see out of and drive, every luxury possible and very peppy! I cannot wait to get a newer model! I have owned Honda's most of my life and am now an Acura girl forever! Great gas mileage, dependable and worth every penny!

JB J

The steering wheel is just amazing the designs and when you drive it feels nice.

I personally would say it is not the biggest car and you have a bit of a tight space in the middle area of the car. This is not very helpful when you need to pack a good amount of things in the car or travel but you are limited to packing lightly. I would say the car is great car and I love driving it with the smooth driving. Some changes needed to be made here and there with repairs.

Vanessa D

We love the overall performance.

I absolutely love my vehicle. It is spacious, with enough room for my family of four to travel comfortably. We have not have any issues with the way the vehicle drives, rides, or performs. Compared to our Honda CR-V, the Acura drives much more smoothly and quietly. We live in an area with a lot of foundation and asphalt issues- but the vehicle still drives smoothly in these areas. We would highly recommend purchasing this vehicle.

Michele B

It is has been a good car. I really like it. It works well.

I like it because it has a lot of room. It runs well and looks really good. So far it has been a good vehicle.

Tami T

Reliable & newer than it looks.

No performance problems thus far, very comfortable. Feels like some other luxury vehicles & drives very smoothly. Has been very reliable and feels much newer than a 2013 model. Looks very sleek and more high end than its price tag. Very pleased with it and do not plan on purchasing a new car for at least 2 years.

Susan C

Comfort and good looks in one vehicle.

I love the way my rdx rides and handles. I love the way it looks. It has a nice big rear section to haul your groceries home. It also fits 4 adults with comfort, even people with long legs. My husband is a big guy and he has no issues being comfortable in my rdx. There is good visibility all around and I love the backup camera. I love driving my rdx.

Elaine C

An Acura only family: my 2013 rdx.

This Acura has been in my family since 2013. It was bought brand new and was passed down to myself 3 years ago. Everyone in my family drives Acura's and we have nothing but good things to say about them. Everyone in my family is short. I am 5'4 and I am the tallest girl. My mom is 4'11 and acuras are the only car she can see well in and feel safe driving. The rdx drives amazing and is the perfect size. It is a great car for singles or families which makes it perfect. From our experiences, Acura's also hold their value very well.

Negative Owner Reviews

Janie S

Not worth the luxury class.

The vehicle runs okay, but I do not think it is in the class of luxury vehicles to warrant the cost of the car. Also, I do not like how high the maintenance fees are to get my car serviced. Last thing is I do not like how my headlights are cloudy. I have had many other cars which did not do what this luxury brand has done.

Janie S

It's a fairly reasonably priced SUV that is considered in the luxury line

I like that my vehicle is very smooth and rides well. I dislike that I don't get very good gas mileage. I also wish there were better cup holders inside the vehicle.

Hannah C

Sirius XM is a great addition to have in the car.

Nice car with just enough luxury. While the car is AWD, I wouldn’t say that it is great in the snow. The tech package has speakers in the back and when you sit in the backseat the sound can sometimes be too much. Would be nice if there was a map upgrade or somehow link apple play.

Julia K

Spacious and compact sedan.

We have had a few issues with the ac unit and the quality of the material of the interior in some parts of the car like the middle compartment, etc.. Other than that it is spacious for its size and relatively comfortable. There have been few issues with performance, an overall great car for its value.

Foxxy L

No rear air conditioning vents.

This vehicle has not given me any major issues. It is pretty compact size which is not very comfortable for my larger kids in the backseat but if your kids are small you should be fine. The only thing I do not like about this vehicle is that there are no rear vents. I am pretty sure the updated models fixed this issue though.

Tiff J

The car with great seating and enough room to fit everyone you care about.

My vehicle is a typical 5 seater SUV with a little bit of trunk room in the back to store luggage, camping gear, etc. I have barely had any problems with this car despite it is age and the amount of mileage that I have put on it since purchasing the car. It features Bluetooth Audio, XM radio (if you pay for the subscription), seat warmers, etc.

Marla K

Does not need a lot of maintenance, mostly oil changes.

The car drives very smoothly. Would like better gas mileage. Hate that the back window is so small.

Denisha S

2013 Acura rdx: best car for new beginners.

It has good quality good sound systems sometimes the steering wheel will turn on its own easy turn off and on and love the maps in the front. I like that it is able to put down the backseat for more trunk space when needed. Easy access to gas tank and hood of the car have had sum battery problems.

Acura RDX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Base

273 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats

Tech Pkg

273 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats

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2013 Acura RDX Owner Reviews

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Hannah C on June 19, 2021

Sirius XM is a great addition to have in the car.

Foxxy L on June 11, 2021

No rear air conditioning vents.

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Ranks #4 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2013 Acura RDX has an average owner rating of 4.68 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

2013 INFINITI EX37

4.78

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

4.75

2013 Acura RDX

4.56

Ranks #5 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Acura RDX has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #5 of 9 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

2013 BMW X1

34 MPG

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

33 MPG

2013 Acura RDX

27 MPG

Is The 2013 Acura RDX A Good Car?

Yes my 2013 RDX gets good gas mileage, it has plenty of legroom in the back seats for my boys who are 6' and 6'2' and it is a comfortable drive.

Mean L.

It has it little quirks like a emission light that goes off and on although nothing is actually wrong with the vehicle. Its reliable.

Cha S.

Yes it is very reliable and holds its value. It’s a good size SUV but not too big. It gets great gas mileage. I have had no mechanical issues with my Acura. My family has owned several Acura’s

Erica B.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Acura RDX?

My RDX is reliable. I haven't had any major problems yet. My brakes and rotors are in need of replacing but that is after 6 years of driving

Abir A.

Just an emission light that goes off and on for no reason at all. But I haven't had any other problems.

Nancy C.

Yes it is very reliable. I haven't had any problems with my vehicle except for the console breaking and the part to get it fixed was way too expensive.

Gris H.

Is The 2013 Acura RDX A Good Value?

I think the RDX is a good value for a mid priced range SUV. I can't remember the actual price but think it was around $30,000

Felicia F.

It's valued now around 10,000. I paid 13000 around 2 years ago for the vehicle which was under NADA and KBB values at that time

Jerry C.

About 15,000 and it is a very good value considering the age of the car. I will drive it until the wheels fall off.

Heidi G.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I perform the 2013 acura rdx headlight bulb change?

Answer: The 2013 Acura RDX came from the factory with size H11 headlight bulbs on most models while some came with factory installed HID headlights. The HIDs take a size D2S bulb that costs between $75 and $120 each....

What's the 2013 Acura RDX key fob battery type?

Answer: If You need to replace the battery in the key fob for Your 2013 Acura RDX, You will need a CR2032 battery and a flat head screwdriver. You can pick these small round batteries up at most retailers that sell...

What's the 2013 acura rdx battery size?

Answer: The 2013 Acura RDX is equipped with a group battery size of 24F with 600-750 cold cranking amps. Signs it needs replaced include a no-start or hard starting, difficulty cranking and a lack of interior lights or...

2013 Acura RDX: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: Whether You're doing Your own change on the 2013 Acura RDX or simply want to know, the type of oil it takes is 0W-20 synthetic. With the filter, it has a capacity of 4.5 quarters of oil. A luxury performance...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety