2010 Acura MDX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Acura MDX, 13% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“Began leaking fluid, the Acura dealership said it is the steering rack and pinion. Repair cost $1800!!! This is after having the power steering pump replaced x3. I am not impressed with Acura at all and will probably trade this money pit in :( I do not know how Acura has such a reputation for being a well made vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10573765, filed 2014-03, 78,000 miles“In the middle of my roadtrip from tampa to buffalo, in one of the rest areas close to florence, sc on I-95 my steering wheel was hard to turn, realized that the power steering reservoir was empty due to a leak in my new Acura MDX 2011( ~7000 miles). Filled it up with power steering fluid and drove to an Acura dealer, who could not diagnose/fix the problem since he did not have a technician on saturday, drove to the Acura dealer falls church, va ( since he was open on sunday) and they diagnosed that the leak was from the power steering rack and it had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10415019, filed 2011-07, 7,400 miles“While making left turn into a road at a signal traveling at 30 MPH - 35 MPH in motion, engine running - all of a sudden vehicle steering locked and couldn't straighten again. My wife ended up crashing into a road divider luckily it was around 10:30 pm in the night and didn't have vehicles either oncoming or behind. She turned off the vehicle and restarted again, vehicle acted normal. She pulled over to the curb for safety. Dealers reported they couldn't reproduce this issue. But dealer said control arm was visibly bent and need to be replaced without linking reason for the main issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808739, filed 2015-12, 63,500 miles“The steering has been a problem since I purchased the vehicle in 2013. The steering wheel is really tight. I am not able to perform a k turn, without extreme physical exertion.”
NHTSA complaint #10984415, filed 2017-05“The contact owns a 2010 Acura MDX. While attempting to start the vehicle, an abnormal cranking sound was heard coming from the steering wheel. In addition, the contact noticed sparks coming from the steering wheel. On the third attempt to start the vehicle, it failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,200. The VIN was not provided.”
NHTSA complaint #10992272, filed 2017-05, 99,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10118180Nov 11, 2014Service bulletin - The vehicle?s body and steering wheel vibrates while it?s at idle or very low speed when turning the steering wheel. The high pressure demand from the steering…
- 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…
- 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…
- 10129493Mar 13, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
- 10129523Feb 27, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
- 10129817Feb 12, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
- 10141153Jan 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
- 10045679Aug 3, 2012Acura: see document search button for owner letter. Certain vehicles steering wheel is hard to turn, while driving at slow speeds, in certain areas, due to power steering pump…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 19 | 12% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 38 | 22% |
| 2013 | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Acura MDX
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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