Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Acura ILX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Acura ILX has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 66 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V770000 Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V500000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V061000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V323000 Headlight Temperatures Causing Fires/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V338000 FRONT DOOR LATCHES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 25 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Suspension 6 complaints
Of the 66 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 66 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Acura ILX has an average reliability rating. Recalls and complaints mostly focus on airbags and electrical issues. While there are notable recalls for airbags and drivetrain components, the failure frequency is not exceptionally high. Maintenance costs are moderate, with some issues cropping up around the drivetrain and electrical system.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake fluid flush
- transmission fluid change
- tire rotations and balance
- coolant replacement
- spark plug replacement
- air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag light stays on
- frequent electrical fuses blowing
- strange noises from drivetrain
- engine misfires or stalls
- uneven tire wear indicating suspension issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Acura ILX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.