2001 Acura MDX vs 2001 Isuzu Trooper
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 Isuzu Trooper |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 224 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 184 | 46 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Isuzu Trooper |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 131 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 8 |
| Suspension | 19 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 6 |
| Structure | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 25 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2001 Acura MDX
2001 Isuzu Trooper
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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.