2004 Acura MDX vs 2004 Volvo XC90
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 | 2004 Acura MDX | 2004 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 171 | 462 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 138 | 222 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 16–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 96,000 mi | 86,802 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 77 | 145 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 158 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 31 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 34 |
| Engine | 13 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 24 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 36 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 17 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 13 |
2004 Acura MDX
2004 Volvo XC90
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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.