2001 Acura MDX vs 2001 Volvo V70XC
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 Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 224 | 144 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 184 | 108 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 71,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Volvo V70XC |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 131 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 39 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 27 |
| Suspension | 19 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 13 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 25 | 37 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2001 Acura MDX
2001 Volvo V70XC
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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.