2023 Acura RDX vs 2023 Honda CR-V
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 | 2023 Acura RDX | 2023 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 507 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 53 | 78 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 29–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 9,350 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0 | 320 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 38 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 31 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 28 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 25 |
| Engine | 4 | 21 |
| Structure | 2 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
2023 Acura RDX
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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.