Acura ILX reliability: common problems by model year
Across 3 model years, the Acura ILX has 150 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 17 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and service brakes. 2013 drew the most complaints (64), 2019 the fewest (35).
3
Model years tracked
150
Owner complaints
17
Recalls
51
Median per year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Acura ILX vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $16,389–$23,560.
Which ILX years have the most problems?
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Mixed sentiment for first-generation model, viewed as competent but uninspiring entry-level luxury sedan suffering from confused product positioning and powertrain fragmentation. The 2.4L manual transmission variant praised as hidden gem offering engaging driv
Underpowered 2.0L engine (2.0L only), very sluggish acceleration 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) approximately 9.0-9.5 seconds, struggles with highway merging and passing, inadequate power for premium sedan expectations, very frequent (2.0L only)
Dual-clutch transmission issues (Premium Package with DCT, rare), jerky low-speed operation, shuddering during engagement, premature clutch wear, software updates partially address but don't eliminate, recurrent (DCT-equipped models only)
Small trunk space, 12.3 cubic feet versus 15-16 cubic feet in competitors, limited cargo capacity for road trips, battery placement reduces space in hybrid models, very frequent
Cramped rear seat legroom, 34.6 inches versus 36-38 inches in competitors, uncomfortable for adults on longer drives, headroom adequate but footwell tight, recurrent
Outdated infotainment system (2013-2015), resistive touchscreen slow and unresponsive, no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration, navigation system dated mapping and interface, Bluetooth connectivity issues, recurrent
Owner insights cover all generations of the ILX. Individual model years are broken down above.