2001 Acura MDX vs 2001 Honda CR-V
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 | 2001 Acura MDX | 2001 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 224 | 142 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 184 | 77 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 131 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 52 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 24 |
| Suspension | 19 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 7 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 |
| Equipment | 5 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 25 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2001 Acura MDX
2001 Honda CR-V
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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.