2025 Acura MDX vs 2025 Chevrolet Equinox
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 | 2025 Acura MDX | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 104 | 224 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 385 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 26–109 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 8,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 48 | 75 |
| Engine | 62 | 22 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 32 |
| Power Train | 4 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 23 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 28 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 13 |
| Steering | 3 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 5 |
2025 Acura MDX
2025 Chevrolet Equinox
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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.