2025 Acura MDX vs 2025 Hyundai Palisade
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 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 104 | 244 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 33 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 10,521 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | 91 |
| Engine | 62 | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 48 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 31 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 7 |
| Suspension | 2 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 29 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2025 Acura MDX
2025 Hyundai Palisade
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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.