Is Acura reliable?
50% of the 85 Acuras we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, averaging 58/100 — they tend to be in slightly worse shape than average.
#15 of 24
Longevity rank#1 Tesla holds up to ~190k~112k
Trouble-free mileageacross all body styles85
Acuras inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections58/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100Based on 85 used Acuras we inspected, they tend to be in slightly worse shape than average — average condition 58/100 vs 61 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.
What we found
Most common faults
Oil leaks · Engine
58%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
52%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
47%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
29%
Fluid leaks · Steering (hydraulic power)
24%
Share of inspected Acuras where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 25%
Good 25%
Mediocre 24%
Poor 27%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on Acuras.
82%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
6%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
32%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
Compare with another brand:
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How long does a Acura last?
Across every Acura body style we've inspected — sedans, SUVs and anything else pooled together — the average one's condition dips below decent (a 55/100 score) around ~112k miles. It ranks Acura #15 of 24 brands we have enough data to rate; the longest-lasting, Tesla, holds up to ~190k. Shopping a Acura near that mileage? Expect more wear ahead — see which makes give the best odds at your budget.
Good cars by mileage
Good cars by age
Share of Acuras in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.
Acura models we've inspected
MDX
24 cars · profile soon
RDX
19 cars · profile soon
Recently inspected:
2014 Acura MDX · 177k mi — flagged: oil leaks, boots. Inspected Sep 2.
2021 Acura TLX · 76k mi — flagged: fuel trim out of range. Inspected Aug 14.
The bottom line
Standing in front of a used Acura, go to the engine first. Oil leaks and fuel trim issues are the pattern, so a dry motor and a scan with nothing pending are the price of staying in the deal. Hit every panel with a paint meter next — resprays are the rule, not the exception — and ignore a clean dash until you scan it yourself, because codes get wiped. Tires and hydraulic steering leaks come right after. These cars tend to fall off around 112,000 miles, so treat that as your ceiling unless the engine is tight and the body is original. Walk from a leaking engine plus fresh paint.
FAQ
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What are the most common problems with a used Acura?
Across the Acuras we inspected, the items we flag most often are oil leaks (58%), fuel trim out of range (52%), tires condition & wear (47%).
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Based on 85 inspections · updated Sep 11, 2026
