Acura Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

Acura’s certified pre-owned program

Acura’s certification program for used vehicles is called Acura Certified, but Acura Certified vehicles actually come in three options: Precision Certified, Precision Certified electric vehicles (EVs) and Precision Used. Precision Certified vehicles are its main CPO vehicles, while Precision Used vehicles have less strict requirements.

For context, all new Acuras come with a 4-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty from the factory, and new Acura EVs come with an 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty. So, if you buy a Precision Certified Acura, you’ll get a total of 6 years/100,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and 7 years/100,000 miles of powertrain coverage.

Note that if your CPO Acura’s factory warranty has already expired by the time you purchase it, you’ll still get 2 years/50,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage for Precision Certified vehicles and EVs and at least six months of bumper-to-bumper protection for Precision Used vehicles.

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CPO Acura benefits

Precision Certified Acuras come with the following benefits:

• 24/7 roadside assistance: This is available for the duration of the bumper-to-bumper warranty. It includes emergency fuel deliveries, battery jump-starts, lockout assistance, tire changes and emergency towing to the nearest Acura dealer.
• Complimentary maintenance: This is available for the first year or 12,000 miles with your vehicle. It includes one scheduled maintenance visit with an oil change.
• Trip interruption reimbursements: You’ll get up to $300 per day for up to three days to help cover meals, lodging and transportation if your Acura breaks down 100-plus miles from home.
• Rental vehicle reimbursements: You’ll get up to $45 per day for up to four days to help cover the cost of a rental car while your Acura is in the shop for warranty work.

Precision Certified EVs and Precision Used vehicles come with similar benefits, though Precision Used vehicles are subject to a shorter time and mileage limit.

How good are Acura’s CPO warranties?

Acura’s CPO warranty is competitive, adding at least 2 years and 50,000 miles to the factory warranty.

Acura CPO warranty vs. competitors

Acura’s Precision Certified warranty offers a longer bumper-to-bumper warranty than Audi and BMW, though Lexus offers a better warranty at 2 years and unlimited miles.

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How much does a CPO Acura cost?

CPO Acuras typically cost between $20,000 to $60,000, according to Acura’s website, though most CPO Acuras tend to be under $40,000. CPO Acura costs will typically vary depending on where the vehicle is located, plus the model and year.

Acura CPO vehicles tend to cost around 4% more than conventional pre-owned vehicles, according to our research, which is consistent with the prices we saw for CPO vehicles versus used vehicles.

Is a CPO Acura worth it?

In general, getting a CPO model is more likely to be worth it when:

• Buying a CPO model won’t cost you too much more than a used model
• The vehicle you’re considering suffers from below-average reliability
• The CPO bumper-to-bumper warranty lasts for at least one year or 12,000 miles

Acura’s CPO warranty and benefits are excellent, and a CPO vehicle can provide peace of mind over a used vehicle since it’s more thoroughly inspected.

Reliability

Acuras tend to have a mixed reputation for reliability. In J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, Acura ranked No. 21 out of 28 car brands for dependability, earning a score of 233 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). This is much worse than the study average of 204 PP100.

In comparison, RepairPal gave Acura 4 out of 5 stars, which is an above-average rating. It ranked Acura No. 2 out of 32 car brands for reliability since it tends to have below-average annual maintenance and repair costs at around $501 per year on average.

Customer experience

Some ConsumerAffairs reviewers said that they were happy with their vehicles but frustrated about getting support from dealerships.

For instance, Peter, a reviewer from Florida, said: “Purchased a 2023 MDX[.] [Damaged] interior was concealed [and the] dealer did not extend the (7) day exchange policy[.] [...] Acura[,] as a manufacturer[,] is not helpful as well, they say ‘well it's an independent dealership[.]’”

Since car dealerships are independently owned and operated, it can help to expand your search radius to find a reputable, well-rated dealer.

Do you need an extended warranty for an Acura?

Getting an extended warranty could be worth it if you’re looking for peace of mind after your factory warranty expires.

Acura extended warranty

Acura’s official extended warranties, called Acura Care, can extend your factory warranty coverage for up to 8 years/120,000 miles.

Third-party extended warranty

An extended warranty from a third-party auto warranty company may be cheaper or provide more coverage than an official Acura extended warranty. Still, it’s best to compare all of your options and collect quotes before deciding on a warranty.

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