Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Acura ILX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Acura ILX has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 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 #25V859000 Reduced Brake Function NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V424000 Half Shaft May Disengage and Allow Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V052000 Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 20 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 20 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Acura ILX shows an average reliability rating based on the data. With 20 owner complaints and 4 recalls, the vehicle has issues but not at an alarming rate. The recall data highlights potential concerns with the brakes and fuel system. However, with limited data, it is difficult to deeply assess long-term reliability trends.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake master cylinder | Unknown | $250–$700 | occasional |
| fuel pump | Unknown | $400–$900 | rare |
| driveshaft | Unknown | $300–$800 | rare |
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 every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 45,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 120,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Squeaking or spongy brakes
- Irregular fuel gauge readings
- Vibrations during acceleration
- Unusual noises from drivetrain
- Erratic vehicle speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Acura ILX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.