2013 Acura RDX vs 2013 Ford Edge
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 | 2013 Acura RDX | 2013 Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 162 | 2,437 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 122 | 84 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,750 mi | 54,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 853 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 527 |
| Structure | 2 | 300 |
| Exterior Lighting | 89 | 191 |
| Engine | 2 | 168 |
| Power Train | 7 | 159 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 103 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 93 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 98 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 69 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 67 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 62 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 24 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
2013 Acura RDX
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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.