Is the 2013 Acura ILX a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B6.5/10
The 2013 Acura ILX is a solid choice for a luxury compact with good mileage but lacks the punch of competitors.
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Pros
- Fuel-efficient engine
- Feature-rich for the segment
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Less powerful engine
- Limited rear seat space
- Plain interior design
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
24 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,200/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission hesitation
- Weak battery life
- Noisy brakes
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (6)
The 2013 Acura Ilx has 6 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft (campaign 20V770000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Exterior Lighting — Headlights — American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and cer…
- Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acur…
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch — Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable…
- Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles orig…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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