Acura RDX radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $160
- High
- $494
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura RDX radiator?
Asking prices from 124 salvage yards in 24 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Part overview
About the Acura RDX radiator
What the radiator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used radiator price guide →
Also known asEngine RadiatorRadiator Assembly
Price summary
A used Acura RDX radiator costs $50 to $494, with a median asking price of $138. Based on 445 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$164
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$68
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$53–$494315 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$47584 listings
Grade CVisible wear$68–$681 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$32545 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $53–$494 | 315 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$475 | 84 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $68–$68 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$325 | 45 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$164
Grade B$100
Grade C$68
Ungraded$133
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$494 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura RDX radiator is listed
We found priced Acura RDX radiator listings at 124 salvage yards across 24 states. California supplies the most, with 130 listings (29% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $85, while Michigan yards ask $210, 147% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 130 | 20 | $95-31% |
| Texas | 97 | 16 | $171+24% |
| Michigan | 49 | 17 | $210+52% |
| Illinois | 43 | 14 | $118-14% |
| Indiana | 28 | 9 | $179+30% |
| Oklahoma | 18 | 4 | $187+36% |
| Utah | 12 | 4 | $85-38% |
| Wisconsin | 10 | 4 | $124-10% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $138 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura RDX radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $138
- Acura RDX median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $330–$740
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura RDX radiator cost by year?
202542 listingsFits 6 years$123$80 – $425202434 listingsFits 7 years$123$80 – $494202350 listingsFits 6 years$123$80 – $425202250 listingsFits 7 years$123$80 – $425202149 listingsFits 6 years$184$50 – $290202042 listingsFits 7 years$133$80 – $494201950 listingsFits 4 years$179$98 – $475201850 listingsFits 6 years$175$50 – $249201750 listingsFits 6 years$75$51 – $305201650 listingsFits 6 years$175$50 – $249201550 listingsFits 6 years$100$51 – $305
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura RDX radiator cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura RDX radiator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 141% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $164.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2021 tops the table at $184. Parts from 2013–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura RDX sits 54% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($300), 31% below the Mercedes S Class ($200), and 8% below the Ford Explorer ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used radiator: what to check
- Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
- Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
- Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
- Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Acura RDX parts are priced?
01wide ±203%
Transmission Control Module
$108median
$35$474
02wide ±216%
Car Radio
$178median
$30$800
03wide ±162%
Engine Computer
$155median
$42$543
04wide ±102%
Front Seat
$225median
$90$547
05wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$30$430
06wide ±213%
Wheels
$170median
$50$774
07wide ±157%
ABS Module
$169median
$45$575
08wide ±179%
Air Bag
$320median
$86$1,232
09wide ±84%
Tail Light
$193median
$55$380
10wide ±197%
Center Console
$116median
$35$493
11wide ±125%
Side Mirror
$650median
$120$1,750
12wide ±88%
Headlight Assembly
$913median
$329$1,940
Price comparisons
Compare Acura RDX radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsAcuraRDX
Class$300
RDX$138
$162 diff7,459 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesSClassvsAcuraRDX
Class$200
RDX$138
$62 diff5,770 listings
RadiatorcompareFordExplorervsAcuraRDX
Explorer$150
RDX$138
$12 diff4,747 listings
RadiatorcompareJeepWranglervsAcuraRDX
Wrangler$173
RDX$138
$35 diff4,636 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesEClassvsAcuraRDX
Class$201
RDX$138
$63 diff4,571 listings
RadiatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsAcuraRDX
1500$200
RDX$138
$62 diff4,293 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±281%
BMW X3
$183median
$40$1,069
BMWwide ±304%
BMW X5
$216median
$50$1,364
Chevywide ±165%
Chevy Equinox
$167median
$45$595
Chevywide ±164%
Chevy Malibu
$137median
$40$488
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$204median
$53$615
Chevywide ±152%
Chevy Tahoe
$225median
$65$749
Chevywide ±222%
Chevy Traverse
$162median
$40$760
Dodgewide ±342%
Dodge Challenger
$125median
$44$900
Dodgewide ±339%
Dodge Charger
$120median
$44$857
Dodgewide ±153%
Dodge Durango
$159median
$50$538
Fordwide ±131%
Ford Edge
$162median
$40$463
Fordwide ±130%
Ford Escape
$175median
$37$493
Common questions
Acura RDX radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Acura RDX?
The median asking price is $138 across 445 priced listings from 124 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $164. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura RDX radiator?
Using a used part, a Acura RDX radiator replacement typically runs $330–$740 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $138, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Acura RDX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura RDX radiator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura RDX radiator fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.