2025 Acura RDX vs 2025 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Acura RDX | 2025 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 86 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 4 | 165 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 29–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 23 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 5 |
| Lane Departure | 15 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
2025 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.