The Lemon Index2010 Acura MDX.
The 2010 Acura MDX is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 10 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 19, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 18 mpg combined. It's the best Acura MDX year we track.
One of the most reliable. 5.3× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2016
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 45 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Acura MDX year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 26K to 99K miles on the car (30 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- airbags 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR ACURA 2010 MDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 7, 2009 AND NOVEMBER 14, 2009.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Acura told dealers about
Acura sent dealers 77 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter…
- Dealer message - Today, November 8, 2016 Acura is announcing four warranty extensions for…
- Service bulletin - The steering wheel vibrates or there is a moan from under the hood while…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.7L 6-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Acura MDX reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 5.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 19; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2010 Acura MDX problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (30%), seat belts (20%) and body structure (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Acura MDX have?
1 safety recall (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Acura MDX get?
18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Acura MDX problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 26,800 and 99,200 miles. The middle report was at 67,000 miles, from 30 complaints.
Does the 2010 Acura MDX have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2010 Acura MDX cost in fuel a year?
About $4400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Acura MDX have?
3.7L 6-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works