2017 Acura RDX vs 2017 Jeep Cherokee
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 RDX | 2017 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 75 | 1,333 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 120 | 257 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,000 mi | 41,316 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 22 | 646 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 342 |
| Engine | 11 | 258 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 60 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 55 |
| Steering | 1 | 45 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 42 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 111 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 55 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 53 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 36 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 24 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 16 |
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.