2017 Acura MDX vs 2017 Subaru Outback
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 Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 255 | 917 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 390 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 32,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 44 | 391 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 205 |
| Engine | 78 | 43 |
| Power Train | 64 | 47 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 23 |
| Structure | 9 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 26 | 42 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 127 |
2017 Acura MDX
2017 Subaru Outback
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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.