2018 Acura ILX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2018 Acura ILX has 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (73% of all complaints), specifically: the fuel gauge is not working, the car is reading as full the whole time. as my wife and i share the car, we always assume the other was re-filling it, until it died on her. worst is that, they will not keep it for repair as they don't have the parts. they send you with this safety risk away telling.

2 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

19 complaints

73%

• THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING, THE CAR IS READING AS FULL THE WHOLE TIME. AS MY WIFE AND I SHARE THE CAR, WE ALWAYS ASSUME THE OTHER WAS RE-FILLING IT, UNTIL IT DIED ON HER. WORST IS THAT, THEY WILL NOT KEEP IT FOR REPAIR AS THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS. THEY SEND YOU WITH THIS SAFETY RISK AWAY TELLING
• TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2018 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO PROPERLY INDICATE WHEN THERE WAS FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE INACCURATE READING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE DEALER (ELITE ACURA, 2840 NJ-73, MAPLE SHADE TOWNSHIP, NJ 08052, 856-722-9600) INDICATED THAT TH
• IT IS A BRAND NEW 2018 ILX WE BOUGHT IN OCTOBER. JUST DRIVING IT A FEW DAYS WE FOUND THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING. IT ALWAYS SHOWS FULL TANK. WE BROUGHT IT TO ACURA DEAL AND WAS TOLD IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL PUMP WITH MANY NEW 2018 ILX.

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

“THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING, THE CAR IS READING AS FULL THE WHOLE TIME. AS MY WIFE AND I SHARE THE CAR, WE ALWAYS ASSUME THE OTHER WAS RE-FILLING IT, UNTIL IT DIED ON HER. WORST IS THAT, THEY WILL NOT KEEP IT FOR REPAIR AS THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS. THEY SEND YOU WITH THIS SAFETY RISK AWAY TELLING”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

• THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING, THE CAR IS READING AS FULL THE WHOLE TIME. AS MY WIFE AND I SHARE THE CAR, WE ALWAYS ASSUME THE OTHER WAS RE-FILLING IT, UNTIL IT DIED ON HER. WORST IS THAT, THEY WILL NOT KEEP IT FOR REPAIR AS THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS. THEY SEND YOU WITH THIS SAFETY RISK AWAY TELLING
• TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2018 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO PROPERLY INDICATE WHEN THERE WAS FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE INACCURATE READING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE DEALER (ELITE ACURA, 2840 NJ-73, MAPLE SHADE TOWNSHIP, NJ 08052, 856-722-9600) INDICATED THAT TH

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

• While driving up the hill it started to hesitate and then stalling. This had happened multiple times on different occasions.
• Car stopped working, engine replaced than broke down again told it was better but than it was exhaust. Every light was on in the car

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

“While driving up the hill it started to hesitate and then stalling. This had happened multiple times on different occasions.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

• The contact owns a 2018 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable am
• The contact owns a 2018 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated

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

“The contact owns a 2018 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable am”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

• The contact owns a 2018 Acura ILX. The contact's daughter was driving approximately 10 MPH and accelerating after stopping at a traffic sign when the vehicle was crashed by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle had the front bumper removed. There were no injuries and both vehicles were drivable. Th

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

“The contact owns a 2018 Acura ILX. The contact's daughter was driving approximately 10 MPH and accelerating after stopping at a traffic sign when the vehicle was crashed by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle had the front bumper removed. There were no injuries and both vehicles were drivable. Th”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 26 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING, THE CAR IS READING AS FULL THE WHOLE TIME. AS MY WIFE AND I SHARE THE CAR, WE ALWAYS ASSUME THE OTHER WAS RE-FILLING IT, UNTIL IT DIED ON HER. WORST IS THAT, THEY WILL NOT KEEP IT FOR REPAIR AS THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS. THEY SEND YOU WITH THIS SAFETY RISK AWAY TELLING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING, THE CAR IS READING AS FULL THE WHOLE TIME. AS MY WIFE AND I SHARE THE CAR, WE ALWAYS ASSUME THE OTHER WAS RE-FILLING IT, UNTIL IT DIED ON HER. WORST IS THAT, THEY WILL NOT KEEP IT FOR REPAIR AS THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS. THEY SEND YOU WITH THIS SAFETY RISK AWAY TELLING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: While driving up the hill it started to hesitate and then stalling. This had happened multiple times on different occasions.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: The contact owns a 2018 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable am
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)