2017 Acura MDX vs 2017 Jeep Wrangler
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 | 2017 Acura MDX | 2017 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 255 | 309 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 142 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 24,377 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 78 | 62 |
| Power Train | 64 | 50 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 75 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 45 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 13 |
| Structure | 9 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 26 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 15 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
2017 Acura MDX
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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.