2018 Acura TLX vs 2018 Chevrolet Volt
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 | 2018 Acura TLX | 2018 Chevrolet Volt |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 94 | 222 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 90 | 848 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 44,850 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TLX | Chevrolet Volt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 86 |
| Power Train | 11 | 84 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 71 |
| Engine | 31 | 50 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 8 |
| Steering | 6 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 39 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2018 Acura TLX
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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.