2020 Acura RDX vs 2020 Ford Escape
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 | 2020 Acura RDX | 2020 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 345 | 1,595 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 23 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 234 | 272 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 26–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,300 mi | 46,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 26 | 670 |
| Power Train | 22 | 236 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 157 |
| Engine | 53 | 120 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 | 118 |
| Visibility/wiper | 83 | 42 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 75 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 66 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 38 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 30 | 61 |
| Stalling | 8 | 43 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 37 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 33 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 12 |
| Overheating | 0 | 10 |
2020 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.