2017 Acura RDX vs 2017 Ford Edge
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Acura RDX | 2017 Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 75 | 1,347 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 120 | 179 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Ford Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 682 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 262 |
| Power Train | 22 | 146 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 124 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 108 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 25 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 42 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 73 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 499 |
| Overheating | 0 | 277 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 235 |
| Stalling | 0 | 66 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 38 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 34 |
2017 Acura RDX
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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.