Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 MDX.
The 2010 Acura MDX is a three-row SUV powered by a 4.5-quart 5W-20 engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA ratings of 16 city, 21 highway, and 18 combined mpg. With only 45 total owner complaints—the majority concerning the powertrain—and a single recall, this model year falls well below the peak of 359 complaints recorded for the 2016 model, placing it among the more dependable entries in the MDX’s 2001–2026 history.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 630 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 190.9 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in |
| Overall height | 68.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4550 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 67.7 / 67.7 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 56/44 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 21 / 18 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the MDX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | SH-AWD Advance & Entertainment Package 3.7L V6 | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 300 hp | AWD |
| 2010 | SH-AWD Advance & Entertainment Package 3.7L V6 | 6.80 sec | 15.30 sec | 300 hp | AWD |
| 2011 | SH-AWD Advance & Entertainment Package 3.7L V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 300 hp | AWD |
| 2007 | SH-AWD Sport & Entertainment Package 3.7L V6 | 7.00 sec | 15.50 sec | 300 hp | AWD |
| 2007 | SH-AWD Sport & Entertainment Package 3.7L V6 | 7.30 sec | 15.70 sec | 300 hp | AWD |
| 2007 | SH-AWD Sport & Entertainment Package 3.7L V6 | 7.60 sec | 16.00 sec | 300 hp | AWD |
| 2007 | SH-AWD Sport & Entertainment Package 3.7L V6 | 8.10 sec | 16.40 sec | 300 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 5.5 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | In three steps: 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | 53.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 94 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 710 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 13.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.27-1.38 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.22-4.63 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 630 cca |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Engine Compression | 135 minimum PSI. 28 maximum variation PSI. |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ Idle, 50 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 53 ft-lbs / 27 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 101 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.060 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.098 in / 0.429 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.106 in / 0.437 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 1.024 in / 0.354 in |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 47 ft. lbs, step 2: 60 | 47 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2010 Acura MDX recorded just 45 federal complaints, one recall, and zero investigations, representing the lowest complaint count within the 2007–2013 span that followed a prior era in which annual complaints reached as high as 224 and recalls climbed to 13. Within this 2007–2013 sequence, complaints remained comparatively muted—ranging from 29 to 99—and 2010 sits at the bottom of that range alongside minimal recall activity, even as technical service bulletins rose to 77 from the 35 to 41 logged in 2007–2009. The subsequent 2014 model year brought a sharp reversal, with complaints surging to 168 and recalls climbing to nine, positioning the 2010 model in a pocket of relative calm before that escalation, though the data still notes six crash-related and four fire-related complaints among limited powertrain, engine, and steering grievances. Because it falls at the nadir of complaints and recalls within a sustained low-scrutiny arc, the 2010 MDX stands out as one of the more favorable used-model years in this federal record.
All 45 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR ACURA 2010 MDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 7, 2009 AND NOVEMBER 14, 2009. A BOLT USED TO ATTACH AN INTERIOR TRIM PIECE TO EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE A-PILLAR… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTERIOR TRIM PIECE OF THE A-PILLAR AND IF A BOLT IS MISSING IT WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. FOUR VEHICLES WERE PURCHASED BEFORE THE STOP-SALE WAS…
Showing 5 of 77 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOR-M9J4S-07 | 2020-06-03 | Engine And Engine Cooling | These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication… |
| DOR-M3J3F-07 | 2020-06-03 | Engine And Engine Cooling | These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication… |
| B19-052 | 2019-10-02 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons… |
| BBOM08312019 | 2019-08-31 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Message - On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain… |
| B19-006 | 2019-08-10 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These… |
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4.5 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.