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2010 Acura MDX repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 114 repairs.
2010 Acura MDX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 83 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Acura MDX
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| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Feb 20111000 mi | Bad CV joint at 1900 | ||
| Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 20116800 mi | Center speaker bad and grill covering speaker rattled/buzzed most of the time - dealer replaced speaker and padded grill using double-sided tape. | ||
2010 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States Jun 2015 - Nov 2023 | |||
| Jul 201562500 miUS $25 | Cupholder brackets in center console broke. Replaced Cupholder myself. | ||
| Aug 201782000 miUS $175 | The wipers got stuck on. They replaced the wiper control arm with a redesigned/updated version. | ||
| Feb 201886000 miUS $120 | Replaced battery. | ||
| Nov 201893000 miUS $300 | The battery light had come on intermittently for a few weeks. Battery was checked out as ok. Replaced Alternator. | ||
| Jan 2022123000 mi | Timing Belt, Water Pump, leaking Oil Pump Battery light came indicating battery needed to be replaced. Battery was replaced. | ||
| Acura MDX in Arizona, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 201579000 miUS $600 | Car was in to replace Timing Belt as scheduled maintenance and I reported that car would not shift into reverse at times. Entire Transmission was replaced under Extended Warranty. Also had some seals replaced/repaired. Repair cost only TB. Front sway bar end link set and boots replaced. Intermediate shaft replaced. | ||
| Dec 201580000 miUS $350 | Rear brakes, pads and rotors replaced. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Dec 201488660 miC $980 | Replace 3 of four struts | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States May 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 201440000 mi | Sunroof refused to close, this is the third time I've had the car in for this problem. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jul 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Dec 201466000 miUS $120 | Battery Indicator light had been on. I had tested at another facility with inconsistent readings. On this oil change trip, they checked the battery and it needed replacing. Was original battery from 2010. | ||
| Jul 201698700 mi | Reported rattle/diesel sounding noise. Flagged as possible Torque Converter issue | ||
| May 2017114000 miUS $1900 | Timing belt frayed, was the original belt which is recommended to change at 100K miles. Complelted Timing Belt/Water Pump combo service Rattle noiser reported was low rear differential fluid. Proper service completed, rectified noise. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Defective battery, always running low on charge. Battery replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201760000 miUS $1100 | Bad battery led to misfires and low performance. After replacing battery, problems persisted. Engine computer needed to be reset and run through learning procedure. Additional fluid maintenance was also performed. | ||
| Acura MDX in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Nov 201347060 mi | lumbar motor failed. | ||
| Acura MDX in Nebraska, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 201699000 miUS $1290 | Squeaking noise when cold. Replaced serpentine belt, tensioner, and 4 AC compressor mounting flange bolts, per Acura TSB 10-035, $174. | ||
| Jun 2017116194 miUS $196 | Metallic "clicking" noise when applying the brakes. Dealership checked out front brakes, suspension, etc. They determined that the pads and rotors were glazed, which causes the noise. Passenger side rear window would not roll down from driver's control switch. Replaced wiring harness that runs from under the dash into the driver's door. | ||
| May 2020157943 miUS $400 | Brake pads worn beyond safe level. Brake pads replaced, rotors and drums turned. | ||
| Jun 2020158823 mi | Brakes making scraping noise. Dealer could not replicate problem. Dealer sanded pads, seemed to have fixed problem. Problem reappeared in Oct. of 2020. | ||
| Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada May 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201641220 mi | Engine started excessive oil consumption in the last 6 months | ||
| May 201747120 miC $200 | excessive oil consumption monitoring continuance | ||
| Oct 201748360 mi | Continued excessive oil consumption (approximately 1 liter per 3000 km./ 1 us qt per 1800 miles) , monitoring continuance. Manufacturer continued insistence that this is normal. | ||
| Jul 201861380 miC $30 | regular oil & filter change. Auto continues to consume oil between changes. noticed that since I have moved away from synthetic oils and back to mineral oil there is progressively less oil consumption between oil changes. | ||
| Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201874000 miUS $700 | Resurfacing, new pads | ||
| Acura MDX in Ohio, United States Feb 2020 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Nov 2020176000 miUS $115 | Oil pressure switch replaced. Low oil pressure and level warnings displayed in car. Oil level was fine when checking after seeing warnings displayed. | ||
| Oct 2021181000 miUS $1452 | Suspension was worn out resulting in poor handling. All shocks/struts were replaced and front sway bar end links were also replaced. | ||
| Jul 2023190000 miUS $780 | Received error code P0562, SH-AWD off and other systems not working. Automatic transmission shifted very poorly and battery drained very quickly at low speeds. Replacing alternator fixed issue. | ||
| Acura MDX in Michigan, United States Apr 2017 - Mar 2024 | |||
| Nov 201797000 miUS $900 | Replace timing belt, water pump and tensioner. Replace coolant | ||
| Apr 201810400 miUS $70 | replace spark plugs | ||
| Feb 202113300 miUS $800 | Warning lights on, check emission system, check engine, engine misfire. Clean entire fuel system and replace spark plugs. replace power steering fluid and change o-rings oil pan bolt stripped, constant leaking. Replace oil pan and gasket. | ||
| Dec 2021137000 miUS $200 | Bank 2 sensor 1 Oxygen sensor bad. Replace oxygen sensor. DRL warning light on, passenger DRL light not on. Shop indicates it is a problem with the fuse box and part not available currently. DRL will not function properly but should not affect other systems. No repair made. Battery will not hold charge. No start. Battery replaced. | ||
| Oct 2022143000 miUS $552 | alternator not charging battery. Alternator replaced | ||
| Feb 2023140000 miUS $25 | hood struts worn out, replace with aftermarket struts replace pcv valve | ||
| Apr 2023141000 miUS $1250 | passenger day time running light replaced. Only mentioned because failure of a DRL bulb results in a dash warning light to "check DRL system". Mechanic misdiagnosed it as fuse problem originally but replacing the bulb solved the issue. replace both front struts and front control arms, alignment, reset cam timing. | ||
| Jan 2024145000 miUS $1420 | noticed a shifting feeling when turning like the front end was loose. Front tie rod and control arm replaced. Alignment performed. | ||
| Mar 2024146000 miUS $100 | squealing sound heard at start up, especially when wet out, persists for several minutes before mostly going away. Replace serpentine belt and belt tensioner | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Sep 2023 | |||
| Apr 2018102000 miUS $350 | Serpentine belt | ||
| Jul 2018102000 miUS $500 | Transmission oil, transfer fluid | ||
| Jan 2019106000 miUS $150 | Battery died | ||
| Sep 2023124000 miUS $1000 | Replace sway bar links Replaced rear brake calipers, rotor, pads | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201795000 miUS $330 | The alternator quit charging, so I had to replace the alternator and the battery | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jul 201334200 mi | Front ball bearing knocking when driven over 65mph. | ||
| Jan 201869000 miUS $250 | Replaced brake pads and rotors | ||
| Acura MDX in Virginia, United States May 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 201687500 miUS $50 | Consumed all the oil it came with plus the 5quarts I put into it over 5000 miles. Changed viscosity from 5w20 to 5w30 to mitigate. | ||
| Acura MDX in Colorado, United States May 2016 - Sep 2024 | |||
| Dec 201788000 miUS $1800 | Charging system, sensors, alternator, battery | ||
| Jun 2024162000 miUS $300 | Automatic Dampening System, ADS, rear failed. | ||
| Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201559000 mi | 2 software updates PCM. | ||
| Mar 201680000 mi | Covered under extended warranty was the front shock/strut system. I had the rears done in March of 2016 and (in April 2017) waiting for reimbursement from Honda. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 201337160 mi | XM Radio receiver failed | ||
| Jul 201340600 mi | XM radio receiver failed and refurbished radio and climate control unit installed | ||
| Jun 201452080 mi | head light washer was leaking washer fluid | ||
| Sep 201898580 miC $150 | Lines to power steering pump, seals replaced, causing air leak to pump and producing a whining noise. | ||
| Acura MDX in Kentucky, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Nov 20106700 mi | Low Battery warning keeps coming on when you put the key in the ignition. Battery was replaced about 2 weeks ago and now they say they tightened the negative battery cable. I received a message that said Turn off Accessories Low Battery. Took it to the dealer after getting the message for the 2nd time and they checked it out and said everything was ok and replaced the battery. | ||
| Dec 20108000 mi | Many 2010 Acura MDX owners are having this Low Battery warning and Acura has so far chosen to ignore us and Acura says contact the dealer and the dealer says contact Acura. | ||
| Jan 201218000 miUS $275 | Torque converter went out and had to be replaced. Low battery light and turn off all accessory light kept coming on. Has done it since the car was new and they couldn't fix it and basically told me to live with it until Acura found a fix for it and that took 18 months!!! Tighten Gas Cap warning light keeps coming on and has since the car was new. Complained again. | ||
| Mar 201220000 mi | Tighten Gas Cap warning light kept coming on. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 201217000 mi | Software update to fix a "juddering" (Acura's term) in the transmission. I never perceived any problem. | ||
| Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 201118000 mi | Faulty electric sensor controlling tire pressure and battery warning light | ||
| Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States May 2010 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Feb 201222700 mi | There is a problem with the battery or the low battery warning sensor which lights up on the dashboard when the vehicle is shut down. Update: was just the battery, but it took them days to figure this out. | ||
| Mar 201224000 mi | Dealer performed "Software Update for Lock-up Clutch" as recommended by Acura. | ||
| Mar 201440000 miUS $87 | Left front strut had to be replaced after hitting a bad pothole. Acura agreed to pay for 95% of the repair cost even though the vehicle was out of warranty. | ||
| Jun 201657000 miUS $1350 | Replaced both leaking rear shocks, damper assembly | ||
| Apr 201761582 miUS $142 | Replace hood struts (engine hood would no longer stay up on its own) Replace right front wheel bearing assembly & perform alignment Replace rear brake pads and resurface rotors Squeak - dealer was unable to pinpoint and repair. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Oct 20104960 mi | Seat noise on passenger side. Also centre speaker middle of dash broken. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201011000 mi | Lumbar on drivers seat was squeeking. | ||
| Apr 201696000 mi | Adjustable damper was making noises. | ||
| Dec 2017127000 miUS $400 | Replaced alternator after receiving battery charge error and diagnosing. My mechanic helped me out with diag. Bought rebuilt oem part from Honda dealership who price matched internet pricing. | ||
| Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201037000 mi | Only repair was the actuator motor for the passenger tilt down outside mirror, covered under warranty, the mirror was chattering as it tilted down. | ||
| Apr 201146000 mi | Serpentine belt replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010496 mi | Rear seat back cover needed repair. Damage resulted from design of rear storage area cover, which is detachable and slipped forward under corner of seatback when it was flat. When seatback raised, corner broke off where overlapped with cover. Rear seat back cover needed repair. | ||
| Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 201247000 mi | Replaced pressure switch "B" (3rd gear). | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201125000 mi | Fixed some dents dealer did not remove prior to sale, installed roof rails | ||
| Jan 201439200 miUS $30 | Battery terminals needed cleaning, battery was shorting. | ||
| Feb 201441300 mi | Battery replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201867000 miUS $15 | Flat tire | ||
| Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201563500 miUS $58 | Driver's side low beam failed. took it to Honda. They confirmed bulb is ok, but need to take to Acura to diagnose problem further. They said it will be very expensive to fix. We'll see... | ||
| Apr 201586700 miUS $800 | The ballast and igniter failed on the driver's side headlight. 1 hour of labor plus parts. | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201232000 mi | On several occasions, I received warning messages stating the battery level was low. Dealer replaced the battery sensor assembly on the negative battery cable per service bulletin 10-012 (dated May 14, 2010). Headliner between front overhead console and sunroof made squeaking noise especially after vehicle was parked outside on a hot day. Per MDXers.org, part behind the sunroof has glue that came loose. Dealer added foam tape to minimize sqeaks. | ||
| Apr 201338500 mi | I continued to get warning messages stating the battery level was low. Dealer inspected battery, alternator, and sensors and determined the other dealer did not perform software update per service bulletin 10-012 (dated May 14, 2010 | ||
| May 201566000 miUS $826 | Replaced Active Damper System shock absorber in the front driver's side. | ||
| Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jul 201219300 mi | Torque converter issue, software updated and transmission fluid replaced. | ||
| May 201326300 mi | Oil being consumed, 1qt per 2200 mi. | ||
| Acura MDX in Kentucky, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201561000 miUS $735 | Steering fluid was leaking--replace rack and pinion | ||
| Sep 201787000 miUS $550 | New alternator and battery | ||
| Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 201124800 mi | Engine pinged occasionally when starting to go from a complete stop. Explanation from dealer was a software issue and Honda was working on a fix. Finally received a fix a year and a half later. | ||
| Apr 201231620 mi | Recall to update transmission software as transmission started to slip after engine software update to fix pinging. Now fuel consumption has increases from 13.8L per 100 kms (combined) to 15.8L. Dealer to look at next week. Fuel economy significantly decreased after transmission software update to correct "slipping" feeling (recall). | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 201222700 mi | updated transmission software to reduce vibration battery sensor software updated to stop error message about low battery. | ||
| Apr 201332000 mi | Checked battery and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201327700 mi | 3rd row seats' leather ripped from "unuse" and was replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in Mississippi, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201468300 miUS $359 | Water had infiltrated into the left HID headlight and destroyed the bulb and its control module. Total cost to repair was $900. acura would not cover under warranty, however the dealer covered all but $350 as a goodwill jesture. | ||
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