2023 Acura MDX vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade
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 | 2023 Acura MDX | 2023 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 36 | 385 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 127 | 72 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | 79 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 68 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 53 |
| Power Train | 8 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 35 |
| Engine | 1 | 35 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 24 |
| Suspension | 3 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 37 |
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2023 Acura MDX
2023 Hyundai Palisade
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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.