2003 Acura MDX vs 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Acura MDX | 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 206 | 182 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 189 | 395 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 13–14 |
| Median reported mileage | 109,773 mi | 89,177 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 104 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 84 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 11 |
| Engine | 10 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 29 |
2003 Acura MDX
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.