2016 Acura ILX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
52 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 52 complaints (32.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 22 | 42.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 15.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 13.5% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 7.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 7.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.9% |
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 | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
Air Bags: 17; Service Brakes: 12; Unknown Or Other: 10; Power Train: 8; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 5; Electrical System: 4; Structure:Body: 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 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 33 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 12 |
2015: 1; 2016: 15; 2017: 4; 2019: 9; 2020: 1; 2021: 2; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 2; 2026: 12
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 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 10746977 · 2015-08-07 (August 7, 2015)
BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN STOPPING "LOUD NOISE" DEALER TOLD ME THAT IS NORMAL HOME-LINK IS SHORT IN RANGE - DEALER TOLD ME THAT IS NORMAL BACKUP SENSORS - NO ON AND OFF SWITCH AND MAKES BEEP WHEN PUTTING INTO REVERSE. - DEALER TOLD ME THAT WAS NORMAL. BACKUP CAMERA - BLURRY AND IS WORST AT NIGHT VERY UNSAFE - DEALER TOLD ME THAT WAS NORMAL THAT HE TESTED 4 2016 ILX AND THAT ALL THE SAME.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10746977 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10850336 · 2016-03-18 (March 18, 2016)
I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR ALREADY FOR SERVICE FOR THE SQUEAKY BRAKES AND IT KEEPS COMING BACK. THERE IS NO REASON WHY A 2016 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD BE HAVING SQUEAKY BRAKES.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10850336 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10853657 · 2016-04-05 (April 5, 2016)
THERE EIS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE IS A METAL TO METAL CLUNKING WHEREVER THERE IS SHIFT IN DRIVE TRAIN TORQUE. TECHNICIAN SUSPECTED BAD ENGINE/TRANSMISSION MOUNT CLUNKING AGAINST THE SUBFRAME OR BODY. I'VE BROUGHT IT TO SERVICE OVER 4 TIMES AND BEEN WITHOUT MY CAR FOR OVER A MONTH AND THEY'RE SAYING IT'S AS DESIGNED.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10853657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10884155 · 2016-07-11 (July 11, 2016)
DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEED, VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO N. ALL POWER WAS LOST ALTHOUGH ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. NECESITATED EMERGENCY MENAUEVERS TO SHOULDER OF FREEWAY. ALL ALERT LIGHTS LIT, VEHICLE REMAINED AT IDLE. WAS UNABLE TO SELECT ANY GEAR. VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY ROADSIDE SERVICE TO DEALER. IN MOTION, AT FREEWAY SPEED, ON FREEWAY.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,555 miles reported. Look up ODI 10884155 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10938481 · 2016-12-29 (December 29, 2016)
ON 12-28-16 AS I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK. MY ENGINE WOULD NOT START. PEDAL TO PUSH DOWN AND START BUTTON WAS NOT WORKING. ALL ICONS ON MY CAR POPPED UP AND SAYS MALFUNCTION ON ALL LEVEL. IT ALSO MADE WEIRD SOUNDS IN FRONT AND INSIDE THE CAR. I CALLED CERRITOS ACURA FOR ASSISTANCE AND SPOKE WITH SERVICE ADVISER-DON,WHO INDICATED HE HAS BEEN AWARE OF NEW CAR WITH BATTERY ISSUE. HE ASKED THAT I REPLACED MY BATTERY FIRST AND BRING IT TO THEM. I CALLED AAA,WHO VERIFIED MY BATTERY IS BAD WITH PACIFIC TOW. THEY COULDN'T REPLACE IT CUZ THEY RAN OUT OF BAT…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10938481 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11056724 · 2017-12-26 (December 26, 2017)
THE CAR DISPLAYED MULTIPLE ERRORS ON ITS MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY. THE ERRORS INCLUDE BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, ABS PROBLEM, ROAD DEPARTURE MITIGATION SYSTEM PROBLEM, AND ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEM. THOSE ERROR MESSAGES WENT AWAY ON MY WAY TO ELK GROVE ACURA BUT I WAS ABLE TO RECORD THEM ON MY PHONE. THERE WAS STILL AN ERROR MESSAGE IN THE ACURALINK SYSTEM FOR THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING THAT I SHOWED THE SERVICE ADVISOR. HE DELETED THE MESSAGE WITHOUT TELLING ME AND SAID THOSE ERRORS ARE CAUSED BY A LOW BATTERY. HE WENT TO TEST THE BATTERY A…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,352 miles reported. Look up ODI 11056724 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11291544 · 2019-12-27 (December 27, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE, A LEAK FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE INTERMEDIATE BEARING SEAL WAS FOUND. THE LEAK COULD CREATE A LOSS OF POWER TRANSFER TO THE WHEELS AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STOP SUDDENLY. A PARKED VEHICLE WOULD ROLL IF THE PARKING BRAKE WERE NOT APPLIED. NAPLES ACURA (659 AIRPORT-PULLING RD, NAPLES, FL 34104, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE…
Owner-reported narrative. 86,599 miles reported. Look up ODI 11291544 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11488444 · 2022-10-08 (October 8, 2022)
Noticed loss of power, car would randomly go into limp mode while driving, I’d have to pull off to the side and restart the vehicle. Sometimes would hesitate or jerk.(this happened on the free way since I’m frequently on them) driveshaft feels likes it’s not performing 100%
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11488444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11598755 · 2024-07-04 (July 4, 2024)
I was driving on an busy intersection about 45mph and my 2016 Acura ilx all of a sudden drop speed to 20mph. It was dangerous and I had my kids in the back seat. Took my car to a local shop and told me is Low pressure fuel pump. Code P0087.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11598755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11613363 · 2024-09-08 (September 8, 2024)
My car does not start, before that the car start to misfire and loss power at 60 mph on the highway ,and then take it to fix it, put a new high pressure fuel pump because i had a p0087 dtc, it say low pressure on the fuel rail, after the change the car does the same and see a recall for that problem online
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11613363 at NHTSA ↗