2020 Acura RDX vs 2020 Ford Ecosport
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 | 2020 Acura RDX | 2020 Ford Ecosport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 345 | 396 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 234 | 64 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,300 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Ford Ecosport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 53 | 168 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 179 |
| Visibility/wiper | 83 | 1 |
| Power Train | 22 | 53 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 24 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 38 | 33 |
| Check engine light | 30 | 60 |
| Stalling | 8 | 37 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 11 |
| Overheating | 0 | 8 |
2020 Acura RDX
2020 Ford Ecosport
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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.