2018 Acura ILX Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2018 Acura ILX has 22 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve fuel/propulsion system and fuel system, gasoline.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 22 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11 50%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7 31.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 9.1%
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
1 4.5%
ENGINE
1 4.5%
Quick Insights
The top category is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, accounting for 50% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 5 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 2018 Acura ILX
The 2018 Acura ILX has 22 owner complaints in this dataset. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM is the most common complaint category, representing about 50% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2018 Acura ILX are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (11), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 21 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 2018 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 5 of 5 systems
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11 Reports50% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
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 YOU TO RE-FUEL IT EVERY 200 MILES.
11/15/2018
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 THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE FOR THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE TO DETERMINE A REMEDY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50.
11/30/2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7 Reports32% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2018 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
3/13/2024
The contact owns a 2018 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) 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 amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
5/1/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 Reports9% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
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 YOU TO RE-FUEL IT EVERY 200 MILES.
11/15/2018
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 THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE FOR THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE TO DETERMINE A REMEDY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50.
11/30/2018
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
1 Report5% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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. The contact's daughter had exited the vehicle and retrieved the front bumper. She got back into the driver's seat and attempted to strap the seat belt on, and found that the seat belt had become locked and would not deploy normally. The contact had taken the vehicle to a collision repair shop who advised that the seat belt was not available and the vehicle could not be released due to the failure of the driver's seat belt. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
9/2/2022
ENGINE
1 Report5% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
While driving up the hill it started to hesitate and then stalling. This had happened multiple times on different occasions.
3/12/2024
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
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- Complaint entries
- 22
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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