Acura ILX engine problems
15 complaint narratives mention engine 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.
Engine operation evidence
15 of 269 complaints match this topic (5.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
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 11162327 · 2018-12-18 (December 18, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE REAR CAMERA DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JP THIBODEAUX AUTOMOTIVE (2511 US-90, NEW IBERIA, LA 70560, [phone removed]). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,700.
Owner-reported narrative. 80,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11162327 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%
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Owner report 11694775 · 2025-10-21 (October 21, 2025)
Codep0087 the car loses power from acceleration and stalls and is scary in busy intersections with children in the car i search with my vin as there is a recall and mine is not connected when it needs to be replaced and under recall
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11694775 at NHTSA ↗