2017 Acura MDX vs 2017 Subaru Forester
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 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 255 | 586 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 443 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 31,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 164 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 106 |
| Engine | 78 | 47 |
| Power Train | 64 | 44 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 104 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 33 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 7 |
| Seats | 3 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 26 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 60 |
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.