2015 Acura MDX vs 2015 Jeep 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 | 2015 Acura MDX | 2015 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 70 | 1,779 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 250 | 613 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 45 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 28 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 24,000 mi | 31,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 998 |
| Engine | 7 | 363 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 326 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 126 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 120 |
| Structure | 8 | 84 |
| Steering | 8 | 59 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 51 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 5 | 154 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 182 |
| Stalling | 0 | 168 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 119 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 81 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 60 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 58 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 34 |
2015 Acura MDX
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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.