2017 Acura ILX
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-25
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Power train
4 of 20 total reports mention: power train.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-20
Wheels
1 of 20 total reports mentions: wheels.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 20 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Tires
1 of 20 total reports mentions: tires.
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225/40r18 tires has a splitting on side wall itâs impossible to see unless the split location on the ground I tried to talk to the manufacturer but they donât have a way to connect them.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-16
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-03-14Fuel system, gasoline19V052000 Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.
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2019-08-01Power train19V424000 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.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
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2026-05-01Service brakes, hydraulic25V859000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Acura ILX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V052000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 19V424000 · Power train
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 25V859000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Acura ILX reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Acura ILX?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Acura ILX have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.