2008 Acura RDX vs 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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 RDX | 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 33 | 197 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 114 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 110,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 94 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 35 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 14 |
| Power Train | 2 | 11 |
| Tires | 2 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 21 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2008 Acura RDX
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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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.