2014 Acura RDX vs 2014 Honda CR-V
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 | 2014 Acura RDX | 2014 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 240 | 585 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 133 | 108 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 26,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 189 |
| Exterior Lighting | 161 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 77 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 32 |
| Power Train | 2 | 68 |
| Tires | 0 | 52 |
| Wheels | 0 | 47 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 24 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 51 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 50 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 15 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
2014 Acura RDX
2014 Honda CR-V
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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.