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2018 Acura MDX vs 2017 Lexus RX

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Third generation

2018 Acura MDX

Evidence: High confidence
Problem to check
Service Brakes recall. Reported around 33 to 70 mi.
First check
Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Inspection items
17
Safety actions
10
EPA combined MPG
22
Price and repair cost
Not available

First inspection steps

  1. 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  2. 2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  3. 3Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash. Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.”
NHTSArecallJan 2018Open source record
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Fourth generation (AL20)

2017 Lexus RX

Evidence: Limited confidence
Problem to check
Airbags owner reports. Reported around 7,534 to 22,511 mi.
First check
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Inspection items
5
Safety actions
0
EPA combined MPG
23
Price and repair cost
Not available

First inspection steps

  1. 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  2. 2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  3. 3Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“I was involved in a side collision accident and my car was determined to be total loss by the At-Fault's insurance company. I was lucky that my son and I came out with bruises and a few scratches but the main problem here is the airbags. It DID NOT deploy at all when it was hit. The force hit us from lane 1 all the way to lane 3 and damages to the structure near cabin was found by one of the vertified accident body shop. So yes, no airbags were deployed.”
NHTSAcomplaintNov 2021Open source record
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