2011 Acura MDX vs 2011 Subaru Forester
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 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 70 | 147 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 349 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 21–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 70,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 60 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 13 |
| Power Train | 8 | 8 |
| Structure | 3 | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 13 | 22 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2011 Acura MDX
2011 Subaru Forester
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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.