2013 Acura ILX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
66 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
46,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 66 complaints (37.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 12.1% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 7.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 25 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
Air Bags: 25; Electrical System: 14; Power Train: 9; Engine: 6; Service Brakes: 6; Suspension: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Exterior Lighting: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 37 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2013: 3; 2014: 4; 2015: 2; 2016: 17; 2017: 3; 2018: 3; 2019: 6; 2020: 4; 2021: 6; 2022: 1; 2023: 4; 2024: 5; 2025: 3; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10519617 · 2013-06-13 (June 13, 2013)
PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND WENT TO PRESS THE BRAKES AND THEY GAVE OUT AND HIT THE SUV IN FRONT OF ME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10519617 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10845687 · 2016-03-09 (March 9, 2016)
I HAD A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE THAT MADE ME FEEL LIKE THE CAR WAS IN CONTROL OF ME. WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, I USED THE PADDLE SHIFTERS TO UPSHIFT WHILE I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV HIGH AND ACCELERATE EVEN WITH MY FOOT OFF OF THE PEDAL. THE DISPLAY SHOWING WHICH GEAR IT WAS IN APPEARED TO MOVE UP AND DOWN AS THE CAR JERKED AND LUNGED. THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AS EXPECTED WITH THE BRAKE PRESSED. I MANAGED TO GET AROUND THE TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME AND I EXITED THE HIGHWAY AT THE NEXT EXIT (ABOUT 1/4 MILE TOTAL)…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10845687 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10606812 · 2014-06-29 (June 29, 2014)
OCTOBER 13, 2013 I WAS IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT AND TRIED TO START THE CAR. THE CAR WON'T START OR CRANK UP.. JUNE 4, 2014, AGAIN THE ILX WON'T START OR CRANK UP. THE CAR WAS IN A PARKING LOT OF A SCHOOL. BOTH TIMES THE CAR HAD TO BE JUMP START. I WAS TOLD THE FOG LIGHT WAS USING UP THE BATTERY SO THE DEALER TURNED THE FOG LIGHT OFF. THEN I WAS TOLD THE NAV WAS USING UP THE BATTERY AND FINALLY I WAS TOLD THE BATTERY CELL WAS FAULTY. THE ACURA DEALER FINALLY CHANGED THE BATTERY SINCE THE BATTERY IS STILL ON WARRANTY. I AM ON WAIT AND SEE SIT…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10606812 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10725437 · 2015-06-15 (June 15, 2015)
FOR OVER ONE YEAR I HAVE BEEN REPORTING TO ACURA THAT MY 2013 ILX COMPUTER SYSTEM IS BEING TAMPERED WITH. ACURA'S RESPONSE HAD BEEN TO DENY OF KNOWING ANY ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER SYSTEM. TWO WEEKS AGO WHILE WASHING MY CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY,I WITNESSED THE DOORS LOCK/UNLOCKED AND ALARM SYSTEM SET, THIS CYCLE REPEATED FOR A LEAST AN ENTIRE MINUTE. I NOTIFIED ACURA AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP, THEY RECOMMENDED I HAVE THE KEY FOBS RESET, CHARGED $74.00 JUST TO HOOK UP CAR TO COMPUTER. THE 2 KEY FOBS WERE RESET AND TWO DAYS LATER …
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10725437 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11240836 · 2019-07-31 (July 31, 2019)
I WENT IN FOR A AIRBAG RECALL BACK IN 2016 I GOT IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 7/30/19 WHICH TOTALED MY CAR BUT MY AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED WHICH CAUSED A INJURY TO THE LEFT SIDE OF MY HEAD FROM ME HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL . POLICE SAID THE AIRBAGS SHOULD OF DEPLOYED FROM HOW BAD THE ACCIDENT WAS .
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11240836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11266864 · 2019-10-07 (October 7, 2019)
THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE VERY STIFF AND HARD TO CONTROL.
Owner-reported narrative. 82,274 miles reported. Look up ODI 11266864 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11633741 · 2025-01-02 (January 2, 2025)
1. Bypass Contractor Malfunction causing multiple lights to be on due to faulty Intelligent Inverter UNIT (IIU)/Motor Power Invterter (MPI), causing error code P0AE1. Car is already repaired but still available for inspection if needed. 2. Car stalled on and off while getting onto freeway onramp 3. Yes, issue was reproduced by dealer and they recommended repairs 4. Vehicle was inspectd by Vandergriff Acura in Arlington, TX 5. There were no warning messages or indicators prior to the failure.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11633741 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11383823 · 2020-12-16 (December 16, 2020)
MY CAR WAS IN MOTION I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN STREET AND THEN MY CAR SUDDENLY BROKE DOWN. I HAD NO PRIOR LIGHTS ON. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND THE REST OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD BEGAN FLASHING WITH THE CODE P0202, AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 3 MPH. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND IT TOOK ME OVER 20 MINUTES TO PULL INTO A GAS STATION THAT WOULD NORMALLY TAKE 5 MINUTES, I DON'T KNOW HOW I EVEN MADE IT TO THE STATION WITHOUT PUSHING THE CAR MYSELF. I HAD TO TOW IT DIRECTLY TO THE ACURA DEALERSHI…
Owner-reported narrative. 89,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11383823 at NHTSA ↗