2012 Acura MDX vs 2012 Jeep Wrangler
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 | 2012 Acura MDX | 2012 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 76 | 831 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 244 |
| Investigations | 0 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,500 mi | 44,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 | 282 |
| Steering | 2 | 204 |
| Engine | 23 | 172 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 147 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 128 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 43 |
| Structure | 5 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 32 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 60 |
| Stalling | 0 | 58 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 44 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2012 Acura MDX
2012 Jeep Wrangler
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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.