Question 1

Is the Acura ILX reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Acura ILX has 354 total NHTSA complaints across 10 model years. The most reliable years are 2022 (5 complaints), 2020 (10 complaints), 2021 (19 complaints). Years to avoid: 2013 (89 complaints), 2016 (80 complaints), 2019 (44 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Acura ILX should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2013, 2016, 2019 Acura ILX. The 2013 model has the most complaints (89) with the top issue being AIR BAGS.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Acura ILX?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Acura ILX are 2022 (5 complaints), 2020 (10 complaints), 2021 (19 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2022	5	I, [XXX] , entered into a car agreement with Carwi...	Excellent Reliability
2021	19	Electrical Failure. Safety was an issue with vehic...	Above Average
2020	10	The factory original windshield wipers caused micr...	Excellent Reliability
2019	44	I NOTICED WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF WEEKS A DIFFE...	Below Average
2018	26	THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING, THE CAR IS READING ...	Average
2017	24	WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THE CAR CONT...	Above Average
2016	80	TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA I...	Below Average
2015	21	VEHICLE LESSOR FAILED TO FORWARD COPY OF RECALL NO...	Above Average
2014	36	2014 ACURA ILX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR...	Average
2013	89	TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA I...	Avoid This Year

Acura ILX — All Years

Acura ILX — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid