Is the 2017 Acura ILX a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B8/10
The 2017 Acura ILX Premium offers a comfortable ride with solid reliability, though it lacks some of the power seen in its sporty competitors.
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Pros
- Well-appointed interior
- Good fuel economy
- Strong reliability track record
Cons
- Less powerful than competitors
- Limited rear seat space
- Occasional transmission shudder
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
25 mpg
Maintenance cost
$3,000/yr
Expected lifespan
220,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission shudder
- Occasional infotainment system glitches
- Rattles in the interior
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (4)
The 2017 Acura Ilx has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder (campaign 25V859000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly ca…
- Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft — Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaf…
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 …
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and r…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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