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2015 Acura ILX problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

19 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

17,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 19 complaints (63.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior315.8%
Electrical and battery issues15.3%
Steering behavior15.3%
Fuel system concerns15.3%

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.

Air Bags
12
Electrical System
3
Engine
2
Fuel/Propulsion System
1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1
Steering
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags12
Electrical System3
Engine2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Unknown Or Other1

Air Bags: 12; Electrical System: 3; Engine: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Steering: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
6
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0006
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 9 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.

2015
1
2016
8
2017
1
2018
1
2019
2
2021
1
2023
2
2024
1
2025
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20151
20168
20171
20181
20192
20211
20232
20241
20252

2015: 1; 2016: 8; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2021: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 2

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 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 10721203 · 2015-05-24 (May 24, 2015)

CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT. ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD FLASHED. ABS BREAKS WAS MOST DOMINATE ISSUE BEING FLASHED AFTER OTHER LIGHTS SETTLED. CAR WOULD NOT START FOR 4 HOURS. VERY DANGEROUS SINCE IT SHUT OFF DURING MOVING. LUCKILY AT A LOW SPEED. DEALER SAID IT WAS LOW VOLTAGE FROM BATTERY. THEY DID NOTHING. THEY TOLD ME VOLTAGE WAS LOW ON A DIAGNOSTICS TEST THEY DID. TOLD ME NOT TO USE RADIO WHILE CAR IS OFF. THIS STILL IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE IT SHOULD HAVE CHARGED FULLY AFTER MY RIDE.

Owner-reported narrative. 14,995 miles reported. Look up ODI 10721203 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11544573 · 2023-09-14 (September 14, 2023)

The contact owns a 2015 Acura ILX. The contact stated while driving 30-40 MPH, the vehicle started pulling to the right. The contact was able to steer the vehicle and continued driving. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel abruptly jerked and violently turned to the left, causing the vehicle to pull to the left. The contact stated that he was unable to turn the steering wheel to the right. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal and came to a complete stop. The contact was then a…

Owner-reported narrative. 139,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11544573 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11229573 · 2019-07-05 (July 5, 2019)

RECALL ON AIRBAGS 3/14/2019 AND I PURCHASED CAR USED 4/17/2019 NOT KNOWING ABOUT THE RECALL. FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSING CAR NOT TO START. MECHANIC FOUND IT BURNED

Owner-reported narrative. 72,898 miles reported. Look up ODI 11229573 at NHTSA ↗