2019 Acura MDX vs 2020 Acura MDX
Two adjacent model years of the Acura MDX, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2020 MDX has fewer recorded recall campaigns (8 vs 9), and 2019 MDX has fewer recorded owner complaints (182 vs 210). Both have 3 NHTSA investigations. Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and 2020 MDX has EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2019 Acura MDX | 2020 Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 8 |
| Owner complaints | 182 | 210 |
| NHTSA investigations | 3 | 3 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | — | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.