Is the 2014 Acura ILX a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7.5/10
The 2014 Acura ILX is a solid choice for someone seeking a reliable and efficient compact luxury sedan, but there are minor issues to consider.
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Pros
- Good fuel economy
- High-quality interior materials
- Smooth ride
Cons
- Limited rear seating space
- Lackluster base engine performance
- Road noise at highway speeds
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
24 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,800/yr
Expected lifespan
180,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- transmission shudder
- premature brake wear
- interior trim quality issues
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2014 Acura Ilx has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft (campaign 20V770000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 20…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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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