Most common 2010 Acura RDX problems
Share of the 22 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Acura RDX complaints by model year
Best RDX years: 2011, 2012, 2010. Years to avoid: 2019, 2015, 2020, 2014, 2021. Compare all years →
2010 Acura RDX recalls (2)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
What 2010 Acura RDX owners say
Air bags
I purchased a 2010 Acura RDX from car zone, located at 18690 van buren blvd I riverside, ca. Before the purchase, I addressed the tire pressure air light and the unsteadiness of the vehicle. There was also a recall on the vehicle in which the dealer did not fix. I took the car to metro Acura in montclair, ca for the recall on August 5th. I drove 3 blocks and the air bag safety light came on. I took it back to metro Acura on August 9th and they stated the air bag light had nothing to do with the recall. I filed a case with Acura , #09780205 on August 12th. At this point, no one wants to accept responsibility for the air bag maintenance. This should not become my problem because the air bag recall should've been addressed by the dealer before the purchase. Acura corporate and metro are pointing the finger at each other. …
Takata recall. My daughter's car is register in oh ( with her mom) but she spent 4 years at clemson university in south carolina ( hot climate ) and the next 3 at university of virginia in charlottesville va. So ohio is probably not considered hot and humid, and a lower priority for air bag parts, but my daughter's car has been in a hot humid southern climate. I guess this is a. Loophole in the priority selection process. What can I do
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Acura RDX. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power and emitted a loud grinding/humming noise from underneath the passenger side of the hood. The contact pulled the vehicle over and placed the vehicle into park in order to restart the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. The contact exited the vehicle as it caught fire. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the tow yard and then towed to the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
While driving the engine indicator light came on. I took the car to a reputable garage who informed me that the piece that controls the pressure to the turbo malfunctioned and caused the car to use too much boost. This particular piece could not be replaced and as such, the entire turbo assembly needed replacement. The car only has 80K miles and has been regularly maintained.
2010 Acura RDX engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 24 / 21 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 17 / 22 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Acura RDX a good car?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 RDX rates average: 34% fewer complaints than a typical year of the RDX at the same age. It is one of the best RDX years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Acura RDX?
The air bags — 13 complaints, 59% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and fuel & propulsion system (2).
How many recalls does the 2010 Acura RDX have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Acura RDX, the most recent from March 6, 2019 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Acura RDX?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2012 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 2015, 2020, 2014 and 2021. See the full Acura RDX years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Acura RDX problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 70,000 miles; 22% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.