2020 Acura MDX vs 2021 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: 2021 MDX has fewer recorded recall campaigns (0 vs 8), and 2021 MDX has fewer recorded owner complaints (0 vs 210). 2020 MDX carries more NHTSA investigations (3 vs 1). Only 2020 MDX has NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2020 Acura MDX | 2021 Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 210 | 0 |
| NHTSA investigations | 3 | 1 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Not rated |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | 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.