2010 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Engine (11), Electrical System (9), Structure (6).
Key takeaways
- 45 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 20% |
| Structure | 6 | 13% |
| Steering | 6 | 13% |
| Power Train | 5 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 11% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 4% |
| Seats | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Acura MDX 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure,latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2025-07-15
The contact owns a 2010 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while attempting to open the door, the contact’s 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 vehicle. No warning light ...
Power Train - filed 2025-04-21
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 fat and now they want...
Visibility - filed 2024-09-19
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 family observed a smok...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.