2016 Ford Expedition vs 2016 GMC Acadia
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Expedition | 2016 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 216 | 236 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 1,176 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 130 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 25 |
| Power Train | 36 | 21 |
| Engine | 37 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 4 |
| Steering | 5 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 19 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 20 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 5 |
| Stalling | 13 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2016 Ford Expedition
2016 GMC Acadia
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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.