2003 Acura MDX vs 2003 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Acura MDX | 2003 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 206 | 467 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 189 | 209 |
| Investigations | 5 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 109,773 mi | 70,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 42 | 124 |
| Power Train | 104 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 86 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 62 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 39 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 32 |
| Equipment | 4 | 30 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 7 |
| Stalling | 5 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
2003 Acura MDX
2003 Honda CR-V
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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.