2011 Acura MDX vs 2011 Cadillac SRX
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 | 2011 Acura MDX | 2011 Cadillac SRX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 70 | 446 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 1,558 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 78,892 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Cadillac SRX |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 198 |
| Suspension | 3 | 62 |
| Engine | 28 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 40 |
| Power Train | 8 | 36 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 35 |
| Structure | 3 | 26 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 6 |
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2011 Acura MDX
2011 Cadillac SRX
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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.