2013 Acura RDX vs 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
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 | 2013 Acura RDX | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 162 | 890 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 122 | 267 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,750 mi | 22,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 370 |
| Air Bags | 36 | 177 |
| Engine | 2 | 105 |
| Exterior Lighting | 89 | 13 |
| Structure | 2 | 83 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 50 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 46 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 62 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 202 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 75 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 48 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 47 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 37 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 35 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 19 |
2013 Acura RDX
2013 Nissan Pathfinder
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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.