2010 Acura RDX: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 22 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while shifting gears. The vehicle also jerked violently without warning and shuddered while driving at low speeds. The vehicle was driven to cam automotive (309 harrisburg ave, lancaster, pa 17603, (717) 435-9799), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact called mcgrath acura of morton grove (9105 waukegan rd, morton grove, il 60053, (847) 470-2300) and the vehicle was diagnosed, but no failure code was located. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 85,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2019
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2017
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“Takata recall hello, now my acura in moscow (russia). How I can to fix this problem. Official dealer of honda in moscow has no rights. The mission of akura (acr@ahm.acura.com) is not responding.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2017
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2017
“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”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2016
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2016
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 11/08/16*lj updated 11/17/16.*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2016
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2016
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to boardwalk acura (6806 tilton rd, egg harbor township, nj 08234, phone number: (609) 428-4496), but the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
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. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
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. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
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. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2010 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2010 Acura RDX reliable?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Acura RDX. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2010 Acura RDX have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.