2019 Acura RDX vs 2019 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Acura RDX | 2019 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 434 | 570 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 223 | 127 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 13,200 mi | 64,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 89 | 299 |
| Power Train | 37 | 121 |
| Visibility/wiper | 96 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 90 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 15 |
| Structure | 22 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 44 | 23 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 155 |
| Stalling | 27 | 40 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 36 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 12 |
| Overheating | 5 | 114 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 81 |
2019 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.