Hyundai Kona vs Acura RDX
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Hyundai Kona | Acura RDX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,107 | 2,669 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2026 | 2007–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2019 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 73 | 94 |
| Fires reported | 33 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 58 | 46 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Lights |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.9% | 6.2% |
Hyundai Kona by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
422
38.1%
Electrical System
140
12.6%
Other & Unspecified
137
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
99
8.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
42
3.8%
Brakes
33
3.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
30
2.7%
Acura RDX by year
What breaks
Lights
605
22.7%
Other & Unspecified
344
12.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
299
11.2%
Airbags
232
8.7%
Engine & Cooling
222
8.3%
Electrical System
159
6.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
143
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
137
5.1%