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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

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2025 Acura MDX

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2025 Acura MDX

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2025 Acura MDX

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

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 2026 Acura MDX 2025 Acura MDX Difference
Total recalls 1 3 MDX has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 4 57 MDX has 53 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 1 / 0 MDX has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 4 MDX has 4 more investigations
Open investigations 0 4 MDX has 4 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 7 28 MDX has 21 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 8 MDX has 8 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 2 2 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint Jan 1, 2026 May 22, 2026 MDX has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System Engine
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 21 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,300 $3,300 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 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 electrical system unknown or other forward collision avoidance and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 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 electrical system engine and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Acura MDX

  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other Forward Collision Avoidance: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2025 Acura MDX

  • Electrical System Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, 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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