Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Acura ILX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Acura ILX has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 29 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 #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V052000 Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V061000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V323000 Headlight Temperatures Causing Fires/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 20 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
Of the 29 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 29 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Acura ILX has an average reliability rating. It features multiple recalls, particularly for airbags and fuel systems, but complaint volumes are moderate. Key concerns involve airbags with 20 complaints, suggesting that prospective buyers should ensure recall compliance. While common failures exist, routine maintenance is manageable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$900 | common |
| drivetrain | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
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 replacement
- timing belt inspection
- coolant system flush
- air filter replacement
- spark plug replacement
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- check engine light on
- fuel gauge inaccuracies
- airbag warning light
- vibration during acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Acura ILX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.