2019 Acura RDX vs 2019 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 | 2019 Acura RDX | 2019 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 434 | 874 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 223 | 223 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 13,200 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 89 | 222 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 252 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 111 |
| Power Train | 37 | 89 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 117 |
| Visibility/wiper | 96 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 75 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 67 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 44 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 33 |
| Stalling | 27 | 99 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 44 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 23 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 29 |
2019 Acura RDX
2019 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.