Acura RDX vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
For 2006–2021 models, the Acura RDX has 34.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 50.1 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2006–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Acura RDX
34.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
32% fewer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Complaints
- 2,041
- Sold
- 599,795
- Recall campaigns
- 12
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2014–2015 and 2019–2020. Fewest: 2006, 2011–2012 and 2016. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 40,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 6,200 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 11,550 mi
Jeep Grand Cherokee
50.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.5× the Acura RDX’s rate
- Complaints
- 13,550
- Sold
- 2,703,455
- Recall campaigns
- 59
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2008, 2011–2012 and 2014. Fewest: 2010, 2016 and 2019–2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 79,750 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 81,350 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Acura RDX or the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
For 2006–2021 models, the Acura RDX has 34.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Grand Cherokee has 50.1, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Acura RDX?
The most-reported problem on the Acura RDX is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 60,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Grand Cherokee is body control and other modules, typically around 70,000 miles.
Which Acura RDX and Jeep Grand Cherokee years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Acura RDX: 2014–2015 and 2019–2020; Jeep Grand Cherokee: 2008, 2011–2012 and 2014.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.