MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
GMC Acadia Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 2,880 total NHTSA owner complaints and 37 federal recall campaigns for the GMC Acadia.
NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown
Acadia Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem
38%
26%
16%
12%
8%
Best Acadia Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Acadia Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acadia | 8 / 10 | 61(9.4/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Acadia | 8.4 / 10 | 55(8.5/10k) | 0 | Moderate Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Acadia | 5.4 / 10 | 41(6.3/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Acadia | 6.3 / 10 | 48(7.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Acadia | 5.8 / 10 | 146(22.5/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Acadia | 5.8 / 10 | 97(14.9/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Acadia | 4.8 / 10 | 381(58.6/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Acadia | 4.5 / 10 | 390(60/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Acadia | 3.6 / 10 | 701(107.8/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Acadia | 3.7 / 10 | 234(36/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Acadia | 3.6 / 10 | 260(40/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Acadia | 3.7 / 10 | 466(71.7/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |