2021 Ford Expedition vs 2021 GMC Acadia
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 | 2021 Ford Expedition | 2021 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 232 | 149 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 141 | 846 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,500 mi | 28,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 110 | 17 |
| Engine | 55 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 18 |
| Steering | 2 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 7 |
| Visibility | 13 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 23 | 0 |
| Stalling | 14 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 10 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
2021 Ford Expedition
2021 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.