2018 Acura RDX Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2018 Acura RDX — the 3.5L V6 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2018
Engines
3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC
TrimsBase Sport Utility 4-Door
Federal record1 recall · 96 complaints · 35 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 RDX manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 106
  • General Information 1,800
  • Accessories & Equipment 1,785
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 264
  • Body & Frame 738
  • Maintenance 32
  • Brakes 670
  • Restraints 439
  • Drivelines & Axles 153
  • Steering 350
  • Electrical 519
  • Suspension 375
  • Engine Mechanical 1,146
  • Transmission 358
  • Engine Performance 1,981
  • Front 328

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 RDX

  1. Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 23V858000
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners have filed 96 complaints and Acura has issued 35 technical service bulletins for the 2018 RDX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2018 RDX manual

Is this manual specific to the 2018 RDX?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.

What 2018 RDX problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2018 RDX, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.

Does it include 2018 RDX wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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