A certified pre-owned Acura RDX in the Precision Certified tier carries powertrain coverage to 7 years or 100,000 total odometer miles, whichever comes first, from the date the RDX first went into service. Certification also adds non-powertrain coverage after the new-car warranty ends, plus roadside assistance and complimentary service. An ordinary used RDX keeps only whatever factory coverage it has left, so on any used RDX, the first question is how much of it remains.
If you're shopping here in Central Indiana, browse our Acura certified pre-owned inventory, which covers every model. Ask us about certified RDXs, and schedule a test drive when you're ready.
A certified RDX is worth it when the extra coverage matters to you, so check how much original factory coverage a non-certified RDX still has. Acura's New Vehicle Limited Warranty runs 4 years or 50,000 miles, and its Powertrain Limited Warranty runs 6 years or 70,000 miles, each ending at whichever limit you reach first. Acura's certified coverage is separate from those warranties and starts when the New Vehicle Limited Warranty ends.
Certification counts most on an RDX with little factory coverage left. A Precision Certified RDX bought after its new-car warranty has expired still gets non-powertrain coverage, while a non-certified RDX of the same age is already past that warranty. A certified RDX was also inspected before delivery and met Acura's certification standards at that time. One bought from us comes through Acura Certified Pre-Owned's 182-point certification.
An ordinary used RDX can be enough when it is young and still has plenty of factory coverage left. Check its first day in service and odometer against those factory terms before you decide. Browse our used Acura inventory or our full used inventory, which includes other makes.
A certified RDX falls under one of 2 Acura tiers. For eligibility, Precision Certified sets both an age limit and a mileage limit, while Precision Used sets an age limit counted from the day a vehicle was first sold or put into service. This table shows who qualifies for each tier and what it covers. Every term in it ends at whichever limit comes first.
| Acura tier | Who qualifies | Powertrain coverage | Non-powertrain coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Certified, bought while the New Vehicle Limited Warranty is still running | Acura vehicles 6 years old and newer with 80,000 miles or fewer at delivery | 7 years or 100,000 total odometer miles from the first day in service | From that warranty's expiration up to 6 years or 100,000 total odometer miles from the first day in service |
| Precision Certified, bought after the New Vehicle Limited Warranty has expired | Acura vehicles 6 years old and newer with 80,000 miles or fewer at delivery | 7 years or 100,000 total odometer miles from the first day in service | 2 years or 100,000 total odometer miles from the date of sale |
| Precision Used | Acura vehicles 10 years old or newer from their first day in service at the time of sale | One term of 6 months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first, that covers both powertrain and non-powertrain parts, starting when the New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, or on the date of sale if it has already expired | Covered by that same term |
A listing marked certified can carry either tier, and Precision Used coverage is much shorter. Before you buy, ask us which tier a certified RDX carries and how much of its coverage is left.
Coverage applies to Acura's listed parts when a covered part is defective in materials or workmanship under normal use.
If you sell a certified RDX to another private party, the balance of its powertrain and non-powertrain coverage can transfer to the new owner.
A certified RDX comes with Acura benefits beyond the warranty itself.
Acura Care Roadside Assistance: a certified RDX in either tier gets roadside help at no additional cost, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for as long as its tier's non-powertrain coverage lasts. Roadside help includes:
Trip-interruption reimbursement: as part of Acura Care Roadside Assistance, if a mechanical breakdown disables a certified RDX overnight more than 100 miles from your home, receipts for alternate transportation, food and accommodations are reimbursed for the first 3 days while it is being repaired, at $300 per day and $900 in total.
Rental car reimbursement (Precision Certified; not available with Precision Used): during a Precision Certified RDX's non-powertrain coverage period, when a mechanical breakdown of a covered component leaves you needing alternate transportation, the actual cost of a rental from a licensed rental agency or the repair facility is reimbursed from the breakdown until the covered repair is complete. Reimbursement runs up to $45 a day, for a maximum of 4 days and $180 per breakdown, with the number of days set by the Acura Flat Rate repair time for the job. Mileage, gasoline, insurance, collision damage waiver and maintenance expenses are not reimbursed.
Complimentary service: on your Precision Certified RDX, a participating Acura dealer provides these services at no additional cost for 12 months or 12,000 miles from delivery, whichever comes first, when your RDX's Maintenance Minder and your Acura Owner's Manual call for them:
Precision Used oil change: a Precision Used RDX gets one complimentary oil change within 12 months or 12,000 miles from delivery, whichever comes first, through a participating Acura dealer.
AcuraLink trial (Precision Certified; not available with Precision Used): a Precision Certified Acura with an authorized AcuraLink system is eligible for one or more 3-month trial subscription packages, which must be activated within 90 days of delivery. Not every certified Acura has AcuraLink, the subscription services available vary by vehicle, and keeping them after the trial takes a paid subscription.
A certified RDX may be an earlier model year, and its equipment can differ from the 2026 model's. Every 2026 RDX trim has a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, a 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters and standard SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive).
Check the model year and trim of the RDX you're considering, and ask us what it's equipped with. If you'd rather buy new, browse our new RDX inventory.
Every certified RDX we sell has been through our Acura Certified Pre-Owned program and its 182-point certification. We're an Acura dealer with our own service center, so a certified RDX bought from us can come back to us for maintenance and covered repairs. Acura recommends dealer service for a certified vehicle, though it isn't required to keep coverage in force. Our Acura Accelerated Service handles a complete service and multi-point inspection in 60 minutes or less with Acura-trained technician teams. You can also check what Acura maintenance is due and when.
We're on the north side of Indianapolis at 96th Street and Keystone, on the Marion and Hamilton county line just south of Carmel, serving drivers from Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville and across Central Indiana.
Each step toward your certified RDX can start online.
On any Precision Certified RDX, certification adds powertrain coverage to 7 years or 100,000 total odometer miles, whichever comes first, from the date the RDX first went into service. It also adds non-powertrain coverage after the new-car warranty ends, roadside assistance, and complimentary service through participating Acura dealers.
Acura's certified coverage applies to listed powertrain and non-powertrain parts that are defective in materials or workmanship under normal use. Examples include the engine block and its internal parts, the turbocharger, the transmission, steering, suspension, air conditioning, electrical parts and factory audio. Wear items, emissions system parts, the body, interior, trim and glass, wheels, paint and the 12-volt battery are not covered.
Precision Certified accepts Acura vehicles, the RDX included, that are 6 years old and newer with 80,000 miles or fewer at the time of delivery. Ask us about a specific RDX.
On a Precision Certified RDX bought while still under its new-car warranty, non-powertrain coverage begins when that warranty expires and runs up to 6 years or 100,000 total odometer miles from the RDX's first day in service, whichever comes first. On one bought after that warranty has expired, it runs 2 years or 100,000 total odometer miles from the date of sale, whichever comes first.
SH-AWD is standard on every trim of the 2026 RDX. A certified RDX may be an earlier model year with different equipment, so check the equipment on the specific RDX you're considering or ask us. To buy new instead, browse our new RDX inventory.
Yes, in a private sale. When a certified RDX is sold from one private party to another, the new owner receives the balance of its powertrain and non-powertrain coverage, and Acura Care Client Services arranges the transfer.
No. Acura recommends dealer service for a certified vehicle, but it isn't required for continued coverage. You can check what Acura maintenance is due and when and bring your RDX to our service center.
Start with our certified pre-owned inventory, which covers every Acura model, and ask us about certified RDXs. You can also get a trade-in appraisal, apply for financing online and schedule a test drive.
