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2010 Acura MDX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2010 Acura MDX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 45 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Acura dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 Acura MDX, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2010 Acura MDX owner complaints

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Acura MDX, describing incidents dated October 1, 2009 to April 19, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 11 complaints
  • Electrical System 9 complaints
  • Steering 6 complaints
  • Structure 6 complaints
  • Power Train 5 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 5 complaints

Of the 45 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 45 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11673735 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11655948 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11615437 · Filed

    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…

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A-PILLAR BOLT

NHTSA #10V002000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported January 4, 2010 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Potentially affected: 644 vehicles

Owners notified December 23, 2009 · Vehicles built October 7, 2009 – November 14, 2009 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

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