Acura ILX steering problems
14 complaint narratives mention steering 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.
Steering behavior evidence
14 of 269 complaints match this topic (5.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
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 11591884 · 2024-06-01 (June 1, 2024)
Issue had not been persistent, on Sunday, May the 12th, 2024, while driving home, I was on a slight downward slope coming to a halt at a red light, when the car jolted slightly and the warning lights came. The auto-shutoff feature on the vehicle stopped working immediately. I was able to drive the car home, but after parking - the vehicle wouldn’t start again. Electronic screen on the radio came on and I could see error codes P1437 & P15A5. Also warnings on the dash to check IMA system, check charging system, check battery, check breaking syste…
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Owner report 11594476 · 2024-06-14 (June 14, 2024)
Over the past few weeks the vehicle warning lamp states "Check Power Steering System." A customer service representative from Acura Dealer witnessed the problem. Then somehow it corrects itself for a while and steering is back to normal. My most recent diagnostic by an independent service center did not indicate a problem. However, 2 days later the problem reoccurred which caused the wheel to shake and stiffen while driving. The most difficulty experience is turning the wheel to park.
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Owner report 11754740 · 2026-08-04 (August 4, 2026)
Component or system that failed/malfunctioned: Frontal Airbag Deployment System / Airbag Control Module (ACU). The vehicle is currently towed and available for inspection upon request before any insurance salvage disposition. Safety risk: The non-deployment exposed the driver to severe direct impact forces against the steering wheel and cabin structure during a high-force frontal collision, significantly increasing the risk of traumatic head, neck, chest, and internal injuries. Reproduction/confirmation by dealer or service center: No, the v…
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