2005 Acura MDX vs 2005 Honda Pilot
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 | 2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 180 | 679 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 98 | 150 |
| Investigations | 5 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,350 mi | 103,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 87 | 176 |
| Air Bags | 39 | 120 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 98 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 96 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 57 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 46 |
| Engine | 7 | 48 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 105 |
| Stalling | 11 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 22 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
2005 Acura MDX
2005 Honda Pilot
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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.