2020 Acura RDX vs 2020 Honda Pilot
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 | 2020 Acura RDX | 2020 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 339 | 475 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 234 | 149 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,118 mi | 5,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 207 |
| Engine | 51 | 99 |
| Visibility/wiper | 83 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 79 |
| Power Train | 21 | 34 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 24 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 38 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 30 | 12 |
| Stalling | 7 | 42 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2020 Acura RDX
2020 Honda Pilot
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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.