2017 Acura ILX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2017 Acura ILX has a complaint index of 44, ranking 6th out of 10 model years, with a Good verdict. It has 20 complaints, 4 recalls, and its top problem area is brakes at 25% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 44/100
- #6 of 10 ILX years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 20
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 25 city / 35 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2017 Acura ILX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes5 (25%)
- Other5 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (20%)
- Electrical System2 (10%)
- Fuel System2 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (10%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
- Engine1 (5%)
- Structure & Body1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle rolling forward after coming to a stop even with the brake pedal pressed and the car shifted into park.
- Owners describe the transmission jerking, slipping, or hesitating when shifting from reverse to drive or at low speeds.
- Some owners report the transmission and gears becoming stripped while driving, leaving the car unable to move.
- Owners describe a loud clunk and hard shifting between first and second gear when coasting to a stop.
- Owners report the vehicle misfiring and failing to accelerate at 45 mph with the check engine light illuminated, tied to a fuel system issue.
- Owners describe exterior paint peeling off the body, similar to issues covered by recalls on other paint colors.
2017 Acura ILX recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V859000Dec 11, 2025Brakes70,658 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
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.
Risk: Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 17, 2025. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- NHTSA 19V424000Jun 6, 2019Transmission & Powertrain49,898 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
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.
Risk: A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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. Acura's number for this recall is G54.
2017 Acura ILX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,750
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other ILX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Acura ILX reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 20 complaints and a complaint index of 44 for the 2017 ILX, giving it a Good verdict relative to other ILX model years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Acura ILX?
- Brakes account for 25% of complaints, followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 20%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2017 Acura ILX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 ILX covering brakes, fuel system, and transmission/powertrain, including a driveshaft separation issue and a deformed fuel tank.
- How does the 2017 ILX compare to other Acura ILX years?
- The 2017 ILX ranks 6th worst out of 10 model years with a complaint index of 44, better than 2016 (100), 2013 (89), and 2019 (78), but worse than 2015, 2018, and 2020, all rated Good or Best.
- What mileage do 2017 Acura ILX problems typically show up at?
- Median mileage at failure across reported issues is 18,300 miles, with brake complaints reported around 19,600 miles and transmission complaints around 9,000 miles.