2016 Acura RDX FWD Base w/AcuraWatch Plus
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 2016 Acura RDX FWD Base w/AcuraWatch Plus is a 279-hp 3.5-liter SUV with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $36,570 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 279 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 252 lb-ft of torque at 4900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The RDX measures 184.4 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,743 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,570 ($49,522 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,490 ($50,768 *) |
| Destination Charge | $920 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V-6 with VCM |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 279 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 252 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24-valve, i-VTEC, Variable Cylinder Management |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Drive-By-Wire throttle system |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters |
| 1st Gear | 3.36 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.09 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.48 |
| 4th Gear | 1.07 |
| 5th Gear | 0.75 |
| 6th Gear | 0.56 |
| Reverse | 2.27 |
| Final Drive | 4.25 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (91 octane) |
| 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" diameter |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid, 12.0" diameter |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" x 7.5" aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18" x 7.5" aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P235/60R18 high-performance all-season |
| Tires Rear | P235/60R18 high-performance all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in |
| Height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Front Track | 63.1 in |
| Rear Track | 63.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 61.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,743 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61% / 39% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.7 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
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Acura RDX SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 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
41 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Acura RDX
Owner Complaints
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Acura RDX (3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
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 2016 ACURA RDX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.