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2010 Acura ZDX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Acura ZDX has 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 acura zdx. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v061000 (air bags) and 16v346000 (air bags). the parts needed for the repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the .

3 crash reports 4 injuries

12

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

6 complaints
50%
  • • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA ZDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE
  • • WHEN WILL THE AIR BACK RECALL BE REPLACED. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE DEFECTED CAR FOR A WHILE SINCE I GOT THE NOTICE THROUGH THE MAIL. CAN YOU ENFORCE THE LAW BY PUTTING A LOT OF PRESSURE ON THE COMPANY. OUR LIFE IS ON THE LINE WHEN WE DRIVE THE CAR.BELOW IS THE FIRST RECALL LETTER DATE.
  • • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA ZDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (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.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA ZDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

2 complaints
17%
  • • THERE HAS BEEN A THUMPING NOISE AND OTHER FORMS OF INSTABILITY. EVER SINCE PURCHASE, THIS CAR HAS APPEARED UNSTABLE AND A BIT WOBBLY, WHEN RUNNING OVER A SMALL POTHOLE OR A SMALL BUMP. BUT I ATTRIBUTED THIS TO ITS HEAVY WEIGHT. THE STRUT ASSEMBLY, A VERY EXPENSIVE COMPONENT IN THIS ELEPHANT OF A CAR
  • • ACURA IS NOT STANDING BY ITS BRAND WITH THE KNOWN FAULTY ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM ON CERTAIN ACURA YEARS/MODELS. ACURA REFUSES TO PAY CLAIMS AGAINST ITS OWN POLICY ON THE TSB RELEASED. MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ACTIVE DAMPERS AND ALL 4 STRUTS NEED REPLACING AT A COST OF ABOUT $4000. ACURA WILL
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THERE HAS BEEN A THUMPING NOISE AND OTHER FORMS OF INSTABILITY. EVER SINCE PURCHASE, THIS CAR HAS APPEARED UNSTABLE AND A BIT WOBBLY, WHEN RUNNING OVER A SMALL POTHOLE OR A SMALL BUMP. BUT I ATTRIBUTED THIS TO ITS HEAVY WEIGHT. THE STRUT ASSEMBLY, A VERY EXPENSIVE COMPONENT IN THIS ELEPHANT OF A CAR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints
8%
  • • MY DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT INSIDE MEDAL PART CAME LOOSE AND CURED UP SHARP EDGES LIKE A KNIFE. THE MEDAL MELTING DANGEROUSELY ROSE UP BY ITSELF . NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS. IT CUT MY MOTHER FINGER YESTERDAY. THANK GOD SHE IS OK IF IT WAS SOMEONE ELSE THEY MAY SUED ME. I CONTACT T
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT INSIDE MEDAL PART CAME LOOSE AND CURED UP SHARP EDGES LIKE A KNIFE. THE MEDAL MELTING DANGEROUSELY ROSE UP BY ITSELF . NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS. IT CUT MY MOTHER FINGER YESTERDAY. THANK GOD SHE IS OK IF IT WAS SOMEONE ELSE THEY MAY SUED ME. I CONTACT T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

1 complaints
8%
  • • ACURA IS NOT STANDING BY ITS BRAND WITH THE KNOWN FAULTY ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM ON CERTAIN ACURA YEARS/MODELS. ACURA REFUSES TO PAY CLAIMS AGAINST ITS OWN POLICY ON THE TSB RELEASED. MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ACTIVE DAMPERS AND ALL 4 STRUTS NEED REPLACING AT A COST OF ABOUT $4000. ACURA WILL
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ACURA IS NOT STANDING BY ITS BRAND WITH THE KNOWN FAULTY ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM ON CERTAIN ACURA YEARS/MODELS. ACURA REFUSES TO PAY CLAIMS AGAINST ITS OWN POLICY ON THE TSB RELEASED. MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ACTIVE DAMPERS AND ALL 4 STRUTS NEED REPLACING AT A COST OF ABOUT $4000. ACURA WILL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

1 complaints
8%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 ACURA ZDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN AN UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE ON THE SECOND LEVEL AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED, THE VEHICLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATED RAPIDLY CAUSING IT TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG P
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 ACURA ZDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN AN UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE ON THE SECOND LEVEL AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED, THE VEHICLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATED RAPIDLY CAUSING IT TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG P”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500
SUSPENSION(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 12 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    AIR BAGS: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA ZDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SUSPENSION: THERE HAS BEEN A THUMPING NOISE AND OTHER FORMS OF INSTABILITY. EVER SINCE PURCHASE, THIS CAR HAS APPEARED UNSTABLE AND A BIT WOBBLY, WHEN RUNNING OVER A SMALL POTHOLE OR A SMALL BUMP. BUT I ATTRIBUTED THIS TO ITS HEAVY WEIGHT. THE STRUT ASSEMBLY, A VERY EXPENSIVE COMPONENT IN THIS ELEPHANT OF A CAR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: MY DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT INSIDE MEDAL PART CAME LOOSE AND CURED UP SHARP EDGES LIKE A KNIFE. THE MEDAL MELTING DANGEROUSELY ROSE UP BY ITSELF . NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS. IT CUT MY MOTHER FINGER YESTERDAY. THANK GOD SHE IS OK IF IT WAS SOMEONE ELSE THEY MAY SUED ME. I CONTACT T

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: ACURA IS NOT STANDING BY ITS BRAND WITH THE KNOWN FAULTY ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM ON CERTAIN ACURA YEARS/MODELS. ACURA REFUSES TO PAY CLAIMS AGAINST ITS OWN POLICY ON THE TSB RELEASED. MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ACTIVE DAMPERS AND ALL 4 STRUTS NEED REPLACING AT A COST OF ABOUT $4000. ACURA WILL

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Acura ZDX — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2024
93Average
2010
12Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
3
Injury reports
4
Segment avg
80

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