2010 Acura MDX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 20%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Acura MDX, 20% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,750 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“Vehicle: 2010 Acura MDX. I was on hwy 395 at night and the check battery light came on. We recently replaced the battery and I felt it safe to drive to the next town to have the battery checked before continuing. Within about 50 miles, all of the other warning lights coming on in succession. There was no shoulder or area to pull on this section of highway near mono lake and within 30 seconds the car lost all power and all the lights went out. I tried to turn on the emergency flashers and they wouldn't work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388720, filed 2021-01, 103,000 miles“Ignition key can be removed when engine is turned off but car in is in a gear other than park. It has happened several times over the past month and the dealer service tech was able to replicate it today. I was quoted a repair cost of over $550 to replace key cylinder and rekey the door car to match new ignition key. As of today, I have not fixed the defect but am going to seek another estimate to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10351809, filed 2010-08, 90,000 miles“After purchasing my 2012 Acura MDX back in april 2012 just a few weeks later of this date my vehicle presented an issue with the driver car seat motor, as in not working properly and safely enough to accommodate the height of the seat to my needs. As soon as this happened I called it in and was requested to bring the vehicle in for repair. Few months went by until the same issue occurred and here I am unable to sit safely and properly due to the seat base not working again. For the second time the vehicle was called in and brought in for a supposed new/original part change. …”
NHTSA complaint #10745698, filed 2015-08, 14,000 miles“I wanted to report a recent incident on aug 23rd in which the engine of my MDX caught fire and burned while I was driving at 7:30 pm. I had to pull the car over and dialed 911. Subsequently the fire was put out using a fire extinguisher and the fire department. All of this happened within the space of 2 minutes with no apparent reason. The car was towed by the police and placed in an impound lot. My insurance company geico after examining the damage informed me that the vehicle had to be totaled due to safety concerns. The engine was partially chewed off due to the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633536, filed 2014-09, 31,267 miles“The power lift gate won't close with push of the button from the driver's side and the button on the power lift gate. It would make several beeping noise and the liftgate would not close. It would have to be done manually by hand to close it. This is obviously done when the vehicle was stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #10817431, filed 2016-01, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10130041Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as…
- 10118035Oct 16, 2014Service bulletin - The steering wheel vibrates or there is a moan from under the hood while turning at slow speeds. The increase in steering pump torque causes the belt to slip…
- 10043474Mar 13, 2012Acura: see document search button for owner letter. Software update for transmission is available to minimize the experience of the judder from torque converter lock up clutch…
- 10043249Jan 12, 2012Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
- 10056166Jan 1, 2012Acura: see document search button for owner letter. A message, being sent by battery sensor system, shows battery is in low state of charge and new enhanced software is to…
- 10041670Oct 15, 2011Acura: after vehicle parked for a time, a/c blows warm air or battery dies out or both.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 54 | 47% |
| 2024 | 12 | 29% |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 | 20 | 13% |
| 2020 | 41 | 18% |
| 2019 | 42 | 22% |
| 2018 | 28 | 17% |
| 2017 | 46 | 18% |
| 2016 | 38 | 10% |
| 2015 | 15 | 21% |
| 2014 | 27 | 16% |
| 2013 | 8 | 27% |
| 2012 | 13 | 17% |
| 2011 | 7 | 10% |
| 2010 | 9 | 20% |
| 2009 | 18 | 35% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 51 | 52% |
| 2006 | 8 | 9% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 21 | 12% |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Acura MDX
11 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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