2009 Acura RDX - SpecComparePro

2009 Acura RDX w/Technology Package

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The 2009 Acura RDX w/Technology Package is a 240-hp 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 SUV with a 5-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $36,995 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 240 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The RDX measures 180.7 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,935 lb.

Spec	Value
Vehicle
Body Type	SUV
Powertrain	Gas
Price
MSRP	$36,995 ($56,053 *)
MSRP with Destination	$37,755 ($57,205 *)
Destination Charge	$760
Engine
Engine Type	Turbocharged 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve i-VTEC inline-4
Displacement	2.3 L
Horsepower	240 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	260 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline	6,800 rpm
Valvetrain	DOHC, 16-valve, i-VTEC, chain-driven
Bore and Stroke	86 x 99 mm
Compression Ratio	8.8:1
Injection Type	Multi-point fuel injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle
Drivetrain
Drive Type	AWD (SH-AWD)
Transmission
Transmission	5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control
1st Gear	2.697 (47 mph **)
2nd Gear	1.606 (78 mph **)
3rd Gear	1.071 (117 mph **)
4th Gear	0.766 (164 mph **)
5th Gear	0.612 (205 mph **)
Reverse	1.889
Final Drive	4.533
Fuel Economy
City	17 MPG
Highway	22 MPG
Combined	19 MPG
Recommended Fuel	Premium unleaded
Tank Capacity	18 gal
Suspension
Front Suspension	Independent MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Independent multi-link
Brakes
Front Brake Disc	Ventilated, 11.7" (296 mm) diameter, dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake Disc	Drum-in-disc, 12" (305 mm) diameter
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front	18" x 7.5" cast alloy
Wheels Rear	18" x 7.5" cast alloy
Tires Front	P235/55R18 all-season
Tires Rear	P235/55R18 all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length	180.7 in
Width	73.6 in
Height	65.2 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in
Front Track	61.9 in
Rear Track	62.6 in
Ground Clearance	5.12 in
Approach Angle	28°
Departure Angle	22°
Cargo Volume	60.6 ft³
Curb Weight	3,935 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)	57% / 43%
Interior
Headroom Front	38.7 in
Headroom Rear	38.3 in
Legroom Front	41.8 in
Legroom Rear	37.7 in
Shoulder Room Front	58.2 in
Shoulder Room Rear	56.3 in
Hip Room Front	54.4 in
Hip Room Rear	53 in

* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall	Not rated
Frontal crash	Not rated
Frontal – driver	★★★★★
Frontal – passenger	★★★★★
Side crash	Not rated
Rollover	★★★★★ (15.5 % risk)

Tested variant: 2009 Acura RDX 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Acura RDX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 6, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

NHTSA campaign 19V182000

Feb 3, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

NHTSA campaign 16V061000

15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Acura RDX

Owner Complaints

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Acura RDX (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas

Air Bags	10
Service Brakes	2
Hydraulic	1
Power Train	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Visibility	1

A complaint can cite more than one area.

Most recent complaints

Feb 23, 2025 · Air Bags Crash

“I was involved in an accident and upon impact the airbags didn’t deploy although there was a chemical smell that occurred and the check airbag light comes on intermittently. Also driver seatbelt…”

Jan 14, 2018 · Wheels, Service Brakes

“AN ERROR MESSAGE ALWAYS COMES ON FOR "THE BRAKE SYSTEM" & "TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS". THEY BECOME PROBLEMATIC WHEN THE TEMP OUTSIDE DROPS TO 20 AND BELOW. LIVING IN CONNECTICUT DURING THE WINTER TIME A…”

Mar 22, 2017 · Air Bags

“TAKATA RECALL”

Feb 13, 2017 · Air Bags

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT…”

Oct 18, 2016 · Air Bags

“"TAKATA RECALL" NOTHING HAS HAPPENED AND THAT IS THE PROBLEM. I GOT THE RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY 2016 AND I JUST CHECKED AND THE FIX IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. I AM PATIENT BUT 9 MONTHS SEEMS LIKE TOO…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 ACURA RDX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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