Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

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More recall homework

2022 Acura MDX

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Acura MDX

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2022 Acura MDX

has more open investigations.

Fuel data incomplete

Check the details

Fuel-cost estimates are not listed for both vehicles.

Short answer: MDX needs more recall homework, MDX has more complaint activity, MDX has more severity reports and MDX has more open investigation signals. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Acura MDX 2021 Acura MDX Difference
Total recalls 2 0 MDX has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 116 0 MDX has 116 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 6 / 2 / 4 / 0 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 MDX has 12 more severity reports
Defect investigations 7 4 MDX has 3 more investigations
Open investigations 7 4 MDX has 3 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 254 9 MDX has 245 more communications
Recall completion reports 9 0 MDX has 9 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 21, 2026 None listed MDX has a listed date
Latest complaint May 31, 2026 None listed MDX has a listed date
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Steering
  • No top categories listed
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Not listed Different
Efficiency 21 combined MPG Not listed Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,300 Not listed Fuel data incomplete
Safety-rating records 2 0 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Acura MDX

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Acura MDX

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Do you have recent maintenance and inspection records?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Acura MDX

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise

2021 Acura MDX

  • General condition: service records, warning lights, leaks, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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