2010 Acura MDX Reliability
The 2010 Acura MDX has 45 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Compared with other MDX model years, it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the MDX's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
45
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
6
Complaints citing a crash
4
Complaints citing a fire
2010 Acura MDX complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 model year, filed between 2010 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 24% |
| Electrical system | 9 | 20% |
| Body structure | 6 | 13% |
| Steering | 6 | 13% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 5 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 11% |
| Seat belts | 4 | 9% |
| Air bags | 3 | 7% |
2010 Acura MDX recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2010 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V002000 | Jan 4, 2010 | Air bags | 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… |
How the 2010 compares with nearby MDX years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year MDX analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 49 | 1 | Body structure | Better year |
| 2009 | 52 | 0 | Electrical system | Better year |
| 2010 (this page) | 45 | 1 | Engine | Better year |
| 2011 | 70 | 0 | Engine | Better year |
| 2012 | 76 | 1 | Engine | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2010 Acura MDX
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2010 Acura MDX reliability FAQ
Is the 2010 Acura MDX reliable?
The 2010 Acura MDX has 45 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Compared with other MDX model years, it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the MDX's typical year.
What are the most common 2010 Acura MDX problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Acura MDX are engine (11), electrical system (9), body structure (6), steering (6). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2010 Acura MDX have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2010 Acura MDX, including 10V002000 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2010 Acura MDX compare with the 2009 and 2011 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2009 has 52 complaints and 0 recalls (better year); the 2011 has 70 complaints and 0 recalls (better year). The 2010 has 45 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2010 Acura MDX?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2010 MDX, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.