2016 Acura RDX vs 2016 Honda Pilot
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 | 2016 Acura RDX | 2016 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 40 | 1,677 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 157 | 365 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 27,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 755 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 578 |
| Power Train | 9 | 197 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 165 |
| Structure | 3 | 53 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 39 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 253 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 108 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 99 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 74 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 67 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 57 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 51 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 32 |
2016 Acura RDX
2016 Honda Pilot
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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.