2016 Acura MDX vs 2016 Hyundai Tucson
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 | 2016 Acura MDX | 2016 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 363 | 1,615 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 334 | 167 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 24 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 23–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,500 mi | 32,874 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 111 | 516 |
| Engine | 154 | 422 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 213 |
| Structure | 20 | 227 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 157 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 111 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 55 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 48 | 143 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 80 |
| Loss of power | 33 | 61 |
| Hesitation / surging | 33 | 181 |
| Clunking / rattling | 29 | 46 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 8 | 0 |
2016 Acura MDX
2016 Hyundai Tucson
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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.