Acura ILX brakes problems
60 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
269 owner complaints analyzed
11 distinct recall campaigns
26,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 94 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
60 of 269 complaints match this topic (22.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
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 11258800 · 2019-09-29 (September 29, 2019)
THE BRAKE FAIL STOPPING THE CAR WHILE DRIVING OFF THE HIGHWAY VIA EXITING RAMP, RAMP TRAFFIC WAS BUMPER TO BUMPER SLOW AT THE MOMENT AND MY CAR JUST ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE CAR SLIDE AHEAD AND HIT THE FRONT CAR.
Owner-reported narrative. 48,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11258800 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11337707 · 2020-07-06 (July 6, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM HER DRIVEWAY, WHEN SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS INDEPENDENTLY AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AT THE RESIDENCE AND INFORMED HER THAT THE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED ACURA OF WAPPINGERS FALLS LOCATED AT 1271 RT 9 S, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590, [phone removed], AND THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE O…
Owner-reported narrative. 77,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11337707 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11442978 · 2021-12-07 (December 7, 2021)
The contact owned a 2013 Acura ILX . The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle in front of her suddenly stopped. The driver depressed the brake pedal however, was unable to stop in time and crashed into the rear of an unknown Audi. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, neck, and head. The driver believes the impact knocked her unconscious. The contact stated she was in pain and had to seek medical attention. A Police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle wa…
Owner-reported narrative. 91,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11442978 at NHTSA ↗