2017 Acura MDX vs 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
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 | 2017 Acura MDX | 2017 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 247 | 271 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 1,078 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 68,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 76 | 178 |
| Power Train | 63 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 16 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 31 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 10 |
| Stalling | 25 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 34 |
2017 Acura MDX
2017 Chevrolet Equinox
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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.