2008 Acura MDX vs 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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 | 2008 Acura MDX | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 733 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 62 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 12–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,500 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 472 |
| Engine | 3 | 107 |
| Power Train | 3 | 77 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 40 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 39 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 27 |
| Steering | 4 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 158 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 61 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 21 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
2008 Acura MDX
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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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.