2020 Acura RDX vs 2020 Jeep Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Oct 11, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Acura RDX | 2020 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 348 | 320 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 234 | 388 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 22–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,313 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 22 | 186 |
| Engine | 55 | 46 |
| Visibility/wiper | 83 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 10 |
| Structure | 26 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 38 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 30 | 13 |
| Stalling | 9 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 13 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
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.