Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Acura ILX
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2021 Acura ILX, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 11 owner complaints are on file.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
- Lane Departure 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Of the 11 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 11 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Acura ILX has limited available data with only 11 owner complaints filed. The range of complaints suggests that the vehicle may have certain vulnerabilities, but these are relatively few, implying average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown | $100–$500 | common |
| LANE DEPARTURE | Unknown | $150–$600 | common |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Unknown | $200–$700 | common |
| AIR BAGS | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspections annually
- Transmission fluid replacement at 60,000 miles
- Coolant change every 3 years
- Tire rotation every 7,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive lane departure system
- Flickering exterior lights
- Airbag warning light
- Intermittent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Acura ILX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.