Acura ILX
The 2022 Acura ILX presents a mixed reliability picture.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Automatic (AM8) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | Trim | Base price | Note | pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Premium and A-Spec Package / Technology and A-Spec Package | — | — | Trim: Premium and A-Spec Package / Technology and A-Spec Package |
| 2021 | Premium Package | $28,100 | Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | Base price: $28,100, Trim: Premium Package, Note: Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player |
| 2020 | — | $25,900 | 8" LED Display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, USB port | Base price: $25,900, Note: 8" LED Display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, USB port |
| 2019 | Premium Package/Technology Package | — | — | Trim: Premium Package/Technology Package |
| 2018 | Base/Acura Watch Plus | — | — | Trim: Base/Acura Watch Plus |
| 2017 | Premium and A-SPEC Package/ Technology and A-SPEC Package | — | — | Trim: Premium and A-SPEC Package/ Technology and A-SPEC Package |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.1 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.1 | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist | pedestrianAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | optional | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2022
NewestThe 2022 Acura ILX presents a mixed reliability picture.
2021
The 2021 Acura ILX presents a mixed reliability picture for used car buyers.
2020
The 2020 Acura ILX presents a mixed bag for used car shoppers.
2019
The 2019 Acura ILX presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant issues with its fuel pump system.
2018
The 2018 Acura ILX presents significant fuel system concerns, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection of this area non-negotiable.
2017
Approach the 2017 Acura ILX with caution; its below-average reliability verdict is primarily driven by significant concerns with the **fuel pump** and **powertrain**.
2016
The 2016 Acura ILX presents a below-average reliability profile, marked by significant concerns regarding its **airbags** and **service brakes**.
2015
The 2015 Acura ILX presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial, especially focusing on the driveshaft, which has been subject to significant recall activity.
2014
The 2014 Acura ILX is a below-average reliability choice, primarily due to significant safety recall campaigns and concerning complaint patterns.
2013
Approach the 2013 Acura ILX with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant safety recall activity and a high volume of owner complaints, particularly concerning airbags and the electrical system.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Acura ILX?
Carfocal currently has 10 published ILX reports, covering 2013 through 2022. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2022 Acura ILX presents a mixed reliability picture.
Published year coverage: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
Is the Acura ILX reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Acura ILX. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2022 acura ilx presents a mixed reliability picture. and the 2022 acura ilx can represent good value if purchased at a fair price, especially considering its luxury badge and safety credentials. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Acura ILX?
Across Carfocal's published ILX guides, recurring problem areas include Fuel Pump Module, Brake Master Cylinder, and Brake Pads and Rotors. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Fuel Pump Module, Brake Master Cylinder, and Brake Pads and Rotors.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 10
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints