2013 Acura ILX: common problems and reliability

The 2013 Acura ILX has 64 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. Owners most often flag 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).

Safety record for the 2013 model year

64
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
6
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Acura ILX vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
24
electrical system
14
power train
9
service brakes
6
suspension
6

Recalls affecting the 2013 ILX

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 19V182000

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 20…

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 19V500000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2…

exterior lighting:headlights

Campaign 14V323000

American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and cer…

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 16V061000

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 Acur…

What owners say across generations

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.

Typical used price

Used ILX listings typically run $16,389–$23,560 across 2013 to 2022 model years.

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