2015 Acura RDX vs 2015 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Acura RDX | 2015 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 410 | 1,093 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 128 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,617 mi | 77,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 338 | 13 |
| Power Train | 4 | 286 |
| Engine | 3 | 238 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 135 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 142 |
| Steering | 3 | 81 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 50 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 94 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 81 |
| Overheating | 0 | 77 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 37 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 37 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 30 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 21 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
2015 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.