2020 Ford Expedition vs 2020 GMC Acadia
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford Expedition | 2020 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 412 | 100 |
| Recall campaigns | 18 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 177 | 883 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,968 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 260 | 21 |
| Engine | 51 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 27 |
| Seat Belts | 36 | 3 |
| Structure | 21 | 2 |
| Steering | 4 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 61 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 42 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 42 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 38 | 0 |
| Stalling | 28 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 9 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2020 Ford Expedition
2020 GMC Acadia
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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.