2013 Acura RDX 2WD Base
All photo credits
- Photo: 2016 Acura RDX, Slate Silver Met., front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ACURA RDX TB3 China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ACURA RDX TB3 China(2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Acura RDX in Lunar Silver Metallic, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Acura RDX Back P4220661 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2013 Acura RDX 2WD Base is a 273-hp 3.5-liter SUV with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $34,320 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 273 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 251 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The RDX measures 183.5 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,717 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $34,320 ($47,871 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $35,205 ($49,106 *) |
| Destination Charge | $885 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve V-6 with VTEC and VCM |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 273 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 251 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, VTEC, belt-driven |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 93 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle, Variable Cylinder Management |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 3.359 (41 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.094 (66 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.484 (93 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.065 (130 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.754 (184 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.555 (250 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.269 |
| Final Drive | 4.25 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with Amplitude Reactive Dampers |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with Amplitude Reactive Dampers |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 12.3" (312 mm) diameter, single-piston caliper |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid, 12.0" (305 mm) diameter, single-piston caliper |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" x 7.5" split 5-spoke cast-aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 18" x 7.5" split 5-spoke cast-aluminum |
| Tires Front | P235/60R18 Michelin Primacy MXM4 all-season |
| Tires Rear | P235/60R18 Michelin Primacy MXM4 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Front Track | 63.1 in |
| Rear Track | 63.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 17.2° |
| Departure Angle | 22° |
| Cargo Volume | 76.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,717 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 59% / 41% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2013 Acura RDX SUV 4WD).
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 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
Apr 15, 2013 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence: If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.
NHTSA campaign 13V143000
162 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Acura RDX
Owner Complaints
162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Acura RDX (6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Exterior Lighting | 89 |
| Air Bags | 36 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Suspension | 6 |
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 2013 ACURA RDX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.