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Acura Ilx problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Ilx from 2013 to 2022: 269 owner complaints and 36 recalls across 10 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2013 (66), 2016 (52), 2019 (36). Best fuel economy: 29 mpg combined (2018).

Acura Ilx
Photo: MercurySable99 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags78
Brakes33
Electrical32
Other / unknown30
Fuel & propulsion27
Transmission & drivetrain24
Fuel system24
Engine18

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201366627
201452927
201541928
201665229
201742029
201842329
201953628
202021028
202101128
20220328

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Acura Ilx?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2013 (66), 2016 (52), 2019 (36).

How many recalls has the Acura Ilx had?

Across 2013–2022, NHTSA lists 36 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).