2010 Acura MDX Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Acura MDX. Part of Generation 2 — 2007–2013.

20092011
Complaints
63
per 10K Sold
13.3
US Sales
47,210
Crashes
8
Fires
7
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2010 Acura MDX Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:72,313 mi
Fires:2
#29 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:57,961 mi
Fires:2
#36 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:71,220 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Acura MDX.

Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
72,313
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
57,961
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,220
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,704
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,042
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Acura MDX

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~644 vehicles.

10V002000Airbags
~644 affected

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.

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2010 Acura MDX — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Acura MDX reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Acura MDX has 63 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Acura MDX?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 72,313 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 57,961 mi); Steering Defects (6 complaints, avg 71,220 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Acura MDX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 59,671 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Acura MDX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Acura MDX include 8 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Acura MDX have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 644 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Acura MDX?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura MDX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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