2016 Acura ILX: common problems and reliability

The 2016 Acura ILX has 51 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and service brakes. 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 2016 model year

51
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Acura ILX vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
17
service brakes
16
power train
9
fuel/propulsion system
5
hydraulic
4

Recalls affecting the 2016 ILX

fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Campaign 19V052000

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly cau…

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…

power train:driveline:driveshaft

Campaign 19V424000

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft…

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.

Other ILX model years

2019 ILX2013 ILX
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