2010 Acura MDX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MDX years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 21st of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Acura MDX. That ranks 21st out of 26 MDX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (11 complaints, 24%), typically at around 89,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 fires, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 45owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Acura MDX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 24% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 20% | 54,750 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 13% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 13% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 11% | 29,612 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 11% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 9% | 18,167 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 7% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 10,084 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 147,570 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 240,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Acura MDX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year acura 2010 mdx vehicles manufactured between october 7, 2009 and november 14, 2009. A bolt used to attach an interior trim piece to either the driver's or passenger's side a-pillar may not have been installed during manufacturing.
Risk: In the event of a crash resulting in side curtain air bag deployment, the trim piece may not remain properly secured to the a-pillar, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the interior trim piece of the a-pillar and if a bolt is missing it will be installed free of charge. Four vehicles were purchased before the stop-sale was issued and all the vehicles have been inspected and repaired if necessary.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while attempting to open the door, the contactâs grandson exited the vehicle, and the door closed independently. The contact stated that his daughter had experienced the door closing independently onto her right hand while exiting the…
SO my car had a torque converter recall at some point i was not notified of it to get it fixed. as such i drove it across the us and ended up making the transmission slip so bad that it would not go into gear anymore. since this i have taken it a dealership where the recall was performed after the…
The contact's wife owned a 2010 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while parked in his garage, the passenger's low beam headlamp was removed after it stopped illuminating. The contact observed then observed the driver's low beam heal lamp blinking. The contact stated after 10 minutes, he and his…
This is in reference to Acura Service Bulletin 14-032, Rear Side Body Plug is missing. Both my right and left side body plugs were missing, causing myself and family to experience symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning for at least a year. I had the exhaust system checked by Acura and and…
Massive consumption of oil2 qts every 1000 miles
Other Acura MDX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 MDX | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 MDX | 111 | 3 |
| 2024 MDX | 41 | 2 |
| 2023 MDX | 42 | 2 |
| 2022 MDX | 157 | 2 |
| 2021 MDX | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 MDX | 223 | 8 |
| 2019 MDX | 190 | 9 |
| 2018 MDX | 169 | 10 |
| 2017 MDX | 260 | 8 |
| 2016 MDX | 376 | 7 |
| 2015 MDX | 71 | 8 |
| 2014 MDX | 172 | 8 |
| 2013 MDX | 30 | 1 |
| 2012 MDX | 76 | 1 |
| 2011 MDX | 70 | 0 |
| 2010 | 45 | 1 |
| 2009 MDX | 52 | 0 |
| 2008 MDX | 49 | 0 |
| 2007 MDX | 99 | 0 |
| 2006 MDX | 87 | 9 |
| 2005 MDX | 180 | 11 |
| 2004 MDX | 171 | 8 |
| 2003 MDX | 206 | 11 |
| 2002 MDX | 205 | 4 |
| 2001 MDX | 224 | 4 |
See all Acura MDX problems by year, every Acura model, or the Acura VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Acura MDX?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Acura MDX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Acura MDX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MDX model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.