2019 Acura MDX vs 2019 Subaru Outback
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Acura MDX | 2019 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 183 | 1,031 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 132 | 413 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,040 mi | 11,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 | 362 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 326 |
| Engine | 46 | 39 |
| Visibility | 2 | 63 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 36 |
| Power Train | 31 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 22 |
| Steering | 5 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 55 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 103 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 41 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2019 Acura MDX
2019 Subaru Outback
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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.