2018 Acura MDX vs 2018 Hyundai Tucson
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 | 2018 Acura MDX | 2018 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 161 | 387 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 165 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | 36,607 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 236 |
| Power Train | 23 | 100 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 51 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 29 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 54 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 53 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2018 Acura MDX
2018 Hyundai Tucson
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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.