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Buyer Guide · May 30, 2026

2016 · AcuraRDX Advance Package

Asking price$0
Public guide
Asking$30,000
Mileage56,000 mi
Engine3.5L 6-Cylinder
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
DrivetrainFWD
BodySUV

What the data shows

This 2016 Acura RDX with the J35 engine is a reliable, well-equipped crossover with low mileage. The main ownership cost to budget for is the timing belt service (about $900) due to age rather than mileage. The asking price is a bit above market, so use that as a negotiation point. Overall, it's a solid choice with minimal mechanical concerns.

Red flags

  • Timing Belt Due

    The J35 engine requires timing belt replacement around 100k miles or 7 years, but at 9 years old, it's time-based and should be addressed soon.

Green flags

  • Low Mileage

    56k miles is well under average for a 2016, suggesting light use.

  • Advance Package

    Includes premium features like navigation, heated seats, and power tailgate.

  • J35 Engine

    Known for reliability with proper maintenance, timing belt should be due soon.

What’s costing this car points

Every car starts at 10. Each problem below takes points off. Serious and expensive problems take more, and so do problems that usually show up at about the miles this car has now.

  • Timing Belt Service Due (Age-Based)
    $800 to $1,000 to fix
    −1.3
  • Ask About: VCM Disabler or Tune
    −0.2
  • VCM System Issues (Variable Cylinder Management)
    $100 to $500 to fix
    −0.1
  • 4 smaller items
    −0.2
8.2/10
ReliabilityStrong

9.6 if the top three turn out fine. Ask the seller for repair records.

Deal0.0
7 open issues
Major
01
Caution
06
7 Findings7 items to check

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