I’m in the market for a new utility vehicle for the fam. I like the look of Acura but I want to make sure it’s a smart buy. How reliable are Acura SUVs?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We’ve got some good news for you! Acura SUVs are considerably reliable and affordable to maintain, based on the brand’s reputation and ratings for individual models.
As a brand, Acura has an overall reliability rating of 4.0/5.0 from RepairPal, ranking it 2nd out of 32 car brands. The Acura RDX ranks 1st out of 11 luxury compact SUVs when it comes to reliability and the MDX ranks 2nd out of 14 luxury midsize SUVs.
Here are their reliability scores and average annual repair costs:
2022 Acura RDX: 4.5/5.0 (RepairPal); 81/100 (J.D. Power); average annual repair costs of $497
2022 Acura MDX: 4.0/5.0 (RepairPal); 78/100 (J.D. Power); average annual repair costs of $501
Luxury cars aren’t always known for their reliability, but Acura has maintained a positive reliability reputation for years. An Acura SUV is a great choice in the long run, but that could quickly change if you don’t have a good
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