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Air bags
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…
2010 Acura MDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 2010 Acura MDX, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Acura MDX has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Engine2 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Structure2 crash/fire/injury
6Steering2 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Seat belts3 crash/fire/injury
3Air bags
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Seats
107 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 3 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 10 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2010 Acura MDX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other MDX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MDX median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Acura MDX safety ratings
2010 Acura MDX 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What MDX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My wife went to the grocery store and turned the car off. And upon doing so the car started smoking and she opened the hood and it was on fire. She opened the hood and put out the fire.
MY VEHICLE STARTED TO BURN A LOT OF OIL I TOOK IT TO ACURA AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS INDEED BURNING A LOT OF OIL AND THAT THERE IS A RECALL FROM ACURA, BUT BECAUSE THERE ARE 215,000 MILES ON MY CAR THEY ARE NOT WANTING TO COVER IT. EVEN THOUGH I WAS NEVER TOLD OF THE RECALL AND BECAUSE OF A…
THE ENGINE IS CONSUMING A LOT OF OIL, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE PISTON RINGS NEEDS TO BE CHANGE BUT THE WARRANTY OR THE RECALL FOR THAT HAVE BEEN EXPIRED AND WOULDN'T ALLOW ME TO CHANGE THAT WITH THE DEALERSHIP
Own a 2010 MDX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.