2017 Acura ILX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Acura ILX has 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: when coming to a stop at a red light, the car continued to roll forward. at this time, i stepped on the brake with added pressure but the car continued to roll. then i shifted the car into park but that did not stop the vehicle and it rolled into a truck in front at less than 5 mph. the dealership s.

3 crash reports 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

5 complaints

21%

• WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. AT THIS TIME, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE WITH ADDED PRESSURE BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL. THEN I SHIFTED THE CAR INTO PARK BUT THAT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED INTO A TRUCK IN FRONT AT LESS THAN 5 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP S
• I received notice of this brake master cylinder recall on 12/20/25 and tried to schedule it at my local dealership (1/5/26) Edmonds, WA. They told me they could not perform the recall because they did not have the parts. I was in the dealership on 1/10/26 and they told me they would check into it. T
• The contact owns a 2017 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that parts

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. AT THIS TIME, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE WITH ADDED PRESSURE BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL. THEN I SHIFTED THE CAR INTO PARK BUT THAT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED INTO A TRUCK IN FRONT AT LESS THAN 5 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP S”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

21%

• My 2017 Acura ILX makes a loud clunk, and shifts extremely hard when coming or coasting to a stop. 1-2 gear seems to be the only time this issue arises. This issues creates startling reaction from the driver due to the loud clunk and force of the shift in gears, as well as loss of confidence in the
• A)I stopped at the mailbox. I stopped at the top. Placed my car in park. Turned my car off. The car started rolling backwards. The car was in park and turned off. B)I do not know what failed or what happened. Yes, the my vehicle is available for inspection. I incurred road rash and injuries re
• When you turn the car off it turns back on. You think the car is turned off, however the car turns back on without cause or reason. This is a risk to the public we don’t what can happen if a vehicle just turns on without cause or reason if it has been turned off properly.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“My 2017 Acura ILX makes a loud clunk, and shifts extremely hard when coming or coasting to a stop. 1-2 gear seems to be the only time this issue arises. This issues creates startling reaction from the driver due to the loud clunk and force of the shift in gears, as well as loss of confidence in the”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

4 complaints

17%

• CAR JERKS, SLIPS AND HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. ALREADY TAKEN TO DEALER TO LOOK AT, WAS TOLD IT'S BECAUSE CAR WAS IN "BREAK-IN" PERIOD, HOWEVER NOW THAT IT HAS 1K MILES, ISSUES ARE STILL OCCURRING. I'VE SEEN REPORTS OF THE TLX WITH SIMILAR ISSUES
• VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND STOPPED ON THE HIGHWAY ACCESS RODE. THE TRANSMISSION/POWER TRAIN AND GEARS WERE STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO MOVE THE CAR. THE RIGHT AXLE WAS STRIPPED. THE LEFT BACK TIRE WAS A DEFECT AND TIRE SPLIT. I HAVE TO PAY FOR A TIRE WITHIN 15K MILES AND THE POWER TRAIN, GEAR, TRANSMI
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V424000 (POWER TRAIN). AFTER CONTACTING COURTESY ACURA (3701 NICHOLASVILLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY) AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT PLANNED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE TH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAR JERKS, SLIPS AND HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. ALREADY TAKEN TO DEALER TO LOOK AT, WAS TOLD IT'S BECAUSE CAR WAS IN "BREAK-IN" PERIOD, HOWEVER NOW THAT IT HAS 1K MILES, ISSUES ARE STILL OCCURRING. I'VE SEEN REPORTS OF THE TLX WITH SIMILAR ISSUES ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MISFIRE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED DRIVING TO HER DEST
• I have taken my vehicle into the repair shop several times to conclude that it might be my transmission. After finally taking into the right mechanic, I have found out that it is a fuel pump system issue. I know these are recalled for 2018 but this is something that they also stated 2017 Acura ILX h

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MISFIRE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED DRIVING TO HER DEST”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

1 complaints

• WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. AT THIS TIME, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE WITH ADDED PRESSURE BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL. THEN I SHIFTED THE CAR INTO PARK BUT THAT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED INTO A TRUCK IN FRONT AT LESS THAN 5 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP S

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 24 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. AT THIS TIME, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE WITH ADDED PRESSURE BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL. THEN I SHIFTED THE CAR INTO PARK BUT THAT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED INTO A TRUCK IN FRONT AT LESS THAN 5 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP S
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: My 2017 Acura ILX makes a loud clunk, and shifts extremely hard when coming or coasting to a stop. 1-2 gear seems to be the only time this issue arises. This issues creates startling reaction from the driver due to the loud clunk and force of the shift in gears, as well as loss of confidence in the
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: CAR JERKS, SLIPS AND HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. ALREADY TAKEN TO DEALER TO LOOK AT, WAS TOLD IT'S BECAUSE CAR WAS IN "BREAK-IN" PERIOD, HOWEVER NOW THAT IT HAS 1K MILES, ISSUES ARE STILL OCCURRING. I'VE SEEN REPORTS OF THE TLX WITH SIMILAR ISSUES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MISFIRE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED DRIVING TO HER DEST
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)