2014 Acura ILX Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2014 Acura ILX has 36 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve air bags and engine.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 36 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
AIR BAGS
20 55.6%
ENGINE
3 8.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 8.3%
POWER TRAIN
2 5.6%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 5.6%
Quick Insights
The top category is AIR BAGS, accounting for 55.6% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 11 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2014 Acura ILX
The 2014 Acura ILX has 36 owner complaints in this dataset. AIR BAGS is the most common complaint category, representing about 56% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2014 Acura ILX are AIR BAGS (20), ENGINE (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 29 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2014 Acura ILX?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 11 of 11 systems
AIR BAGS
20 Reports56% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
2014 ACURA ILX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF TAKATA AIR BAGS WERE INSTALLED IN HIS VEHICLE. *JB
3/23/2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY IF ANY INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
3/27/2015
ENGINE
3 Reports8% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 ACURA ILX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE FRONT PASSENGER ALERTED THE CONTACT OF A SMOKE ODOR. THE PASSENGER IMMEDIATELY NOTICED SPARKS FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, THE HOOD BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED SUPERIOR HONDA AT 504-717-2157 (LOCATED AT 1845 WEST BANK EXPRESS WAY, HARVEY, LA 70058) AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000.
1/18/2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE REAR CAMERA DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JP THIBODEAUX AUTOMOTIVE (2511 US-90, NEW IBERIA, LA 70560, (866) 790-1193). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,700.
12/18/2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 Reports8% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
CAR CAUGHT A FIRE WHILE PARK WITH MOTOR RUNNING STARTED FROM HEADLIGHT FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND FIRE WAS PUT OUT..
4/24/2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA IXL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START WHEN THE ENGINE START BUTTON WAS PUSHED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO START THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON TONKIN ACURA (855-389-6164, LOCATED AT 9655 SW CANYON RD, PORTLAND, OR 97225) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS RECOMMENDED, BUT WAS NOT RENDERED DUE TO COST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
10/29/2019
POWER TRAIN
2 Reports6% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY IF ANY INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
3/27/2015
TAKARTA AIRBAG. I HAVE NO INFORMATION THAT THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR WAS FIXED. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR'S POWER. IT MOVES SO SLOW WHEN PULLING OFF. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. YOU CAN HEAR WIND AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PLASTIC SOUND WHEN YOU GET UP TO SPEEDS OVER 20 MILES PER HOUR. I HAVE GOTTEN NOTIFICATION THAT MY CAR HAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS AND THE LIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE. I DO NOT TRUST MACCHURCHILL BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN DECEIVED BY THIS COMPANY. PLEASE HELP.0909
10/28/2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 Reports6% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
TAKARTA AIRBAG. I HAVE NO INFORMATION THAT THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR WAS FIXED. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR'S POWER. IT MOVES SO SLOW WHEN PULLING OFF. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. YOU CAN HEAR WIND AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PLASTIC SOUND WHEN YOU GET UP TO SPEEDS OVER 20 MILES PER HOUR. I HAVE GOTTEN NOTIFICATION THAT MY CAR HAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS AND THE LIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE. I DO NOT TRUST MACCHURCHILL BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN DECEIVED BY THIS COMPANY. PLEASE HELP.0909
10/28/2017
CAR CAUGHT A FIRE WHILE PARK WITH MOTOR RUNNING STARTED FROM HEADLIGHT FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND FIRE WAS PUT OUT..
4/24/2018
SEAT BELTS
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
THE SEATBELT CAME UNLATCHED UPON A 15 MPH FRONT END IMPACT. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AS A RESULT.
10/30/2015
WHEELS
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
I PURCHASED GOODYEAR WEATHERHANDLER TIRES 215 45R17 IN DECEMBER OF 2015. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION UNDER THE GOODYEAR LOGO, THERE WAS A SPLIT. THE OTHER FRONT ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD THE SAME SPIT UNDER THE GOODYEAR LOGO. I HAD TO BUY 2 NEW TIRES TO PLACE ON THE FRONT.
10/2/2017
STEERING
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE REAR CAMERA DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JP THIBODEAUX AUTOMOTIVE (2511 US-90, NEW IBERIA, LA 70560, (866) 790-1193). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,700.
12/18/2018
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE REAR CAMERA DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JP THIBODEAUX AUTOMOTIVE (2511 US-90, NEW IBERIA, LA 70560, (866) 790-1193). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,700.
12/18/2018
SERVICE BRAKES
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
MY DRIVER'S SIDE BREAKS ARE GRINDING AND GIVING OUT ON ME. I ONLY DRIVE MY VEHICLE ON WEEKENDS, SO I DON'T SEE WHY THE DRIVER'S SIDE BREAKS ARE ALREADY GIVING OUT ON ME. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ONLY THREE YEARS AND IT HAS 79,784 MILES.
3/30/2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2014 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong gasoline odor permeating the interior of the vehicle. The contact then began to experience nausea and headaches, prompting the contact to seek medical attention. The contact was later diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning. The emissions and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 83,000. The VIN was not available.
3/24/2025
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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- Complaint entries
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