2010 Acura MDX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Acura MDX, 7% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving and prior to hitting my brakes, several alert messages popped up and a voice started reading them out. The messages are still saved on the Acura's computer, but since the car is in the shop right now, I don't have access to recall them exactly. The only one I remember said that the vehicle stability assist and tcs may not operate and it tried to direct me to find the nearest Acura dealership. There was also a message about ABS. When I pressed the brakes, there was minimal resistance, and the car didn't stop whatsoever. It didn't skid or slide, there was no brake pressure at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10490208, filed 2012-12, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Acura MDX. While the contact was driving down an incline approximately 20 MPH, the brakes were engaged yet there was no response. The contact veered off the road and traveled over a curb. The brakes were applied numerous times before the vehicle engaged and began to decelerate. The engine was then turned off to allow the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where a road test and an inspection were performed. In addition, photographs were taken of the vehicle. The technician was unable to detect the cause of failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10392152, filed 2011-03, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10128881Jun 26, 2014Service bulletin - The ACC/CMBS indicator is on with DTC 30 (brake light relay circuit malfunction). The control unit misinterprets inputs from the brake pedal position switch.
- 10129489Mar 14, 2014Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the…
- 10038668Jun 17, 2011Honda acura: vehicle stability or trailer assist light is on with four possible trouble codes stored. The shift lever may not move from park. A brake pedal position switch…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 11 | 27% |
| 2023 | 8 | 18% |
| 2022 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 15 | 7% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 9 | 5% |
| 2017 | 23 | 9% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 26 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 9 | 10% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 11 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Acura MDX
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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