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19UDE2F31GA0076092016 ACURA ILXBase/Acura Watch Plus

Risk Score
56
HIGH RISK
out of 100
6 Found
6 campaigns
50
Reported to NHTSA
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
10 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
F
Score: 57/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2016 ACURA ILX was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 6 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 50 owner complaints include 4 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.

  • 6 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Airbag system recall; Brake system recall)
  • 4 injuries reported across 50 owner complaints
  • Complaint rate is accelerating — issues appear to be getting worse, not better
  • Safety Systems is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
  • TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL — inflator can rupture and send metal shrapnel into the cabin. Do NOT drive until repaired.
  • Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
56/100
High Risk
4 risk factors detected. Review each carefully before committing to purchase.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
Contributing Risk Factors — 4 detected
Critical deferred maintenance — safety-critical components overdue
+20
Takata airbag recall — risk of shrapnel injury
+18
6 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Accelerating complaint trend — problems increasing over time
+6
Critical Alerts
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL — Do Not Drive
Campaign: 19V182000

Takata airbag inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin — this defect has caused at least 27 deaths and 400+ injuries worldwide. Do NOT drive this vehicle until this recall is repaired. Contact your dealer immediately.

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle
Make
ACURA
Model
ILX
Year
2016
Trim / Series
Base/Acura Watch Plus
Body Style
Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Drive Type
4x2
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
4-cyl 2.359737216L 201 hp
Transmission
Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Doors
4
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Assembly
MARYSVILLE, OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
AQuality81/100
Good📍 MARYSVILLE, OHIO

Honda's first and flagship US plant. Produces Accord and Honda Ridgeline.

Awards & Recognition
  • JD Power IQS recognition (multiple years)
Safety
F
Score: 57/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety7/30
Complaint History30/30
75/100Critical
  • Airbag system recall
  • Brake system recall
  • Fuel system recall
2/100
Basic
1 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Low
  • 2 fuel system recall(s) — potential ignition risk
Elevated
  • 2 recalls on same component: Fuel System
  • 2 recalls on same component: Safety Systems
  • Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Safety Systems
2 recalls13 complaints
Brakes
1 recall13 complaints
Engine/Powertrain
1 recall9 complaints
Fuel System
2 recalls1 complaint
Forward Collision Warning?Unknown
Automatic Emergency Braking?Unknown
Pedestrian AEB?Unknown
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure Warning?Unknown
Lane Keep Assist?Unknown
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring?Unknown
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control?Unknown
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High Beam?Unknown
Parking Assist?Unknown
Backup Camera?Unknown
Electronic Stability Control?Unknown
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support?Unknown
Keyless Ignition?Unknown
Recalls
82/100
Critical Deferred Risk
Critical deferred failure risk — 4 safety-critical or high-cost components are past their service interval. Without immediate attention, repair costs will compound significantly.
No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~120,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
EST. OVERDUECriticalTiming Chain Tensioner
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 10 yr · Past due by age
Service Timing Chain Tensioner immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
EST. OVERDUECriticalWater Pump
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 10 yr · Past due by age
Service Water Pump immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
EST. OVERDUEHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 10 yr · Past due by age
Service Transmission Fluid / Service immediately — already past the 60,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 5 yr · Vehicle age: 10 yr · Past due by age
Service Coolant Flush immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 5 yr interval
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
EST. OVERDUEModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Service interval: 8 yr · Vehicle age: 10 yr · Past due by age
Service Spark Plugs (iridium/platinum) immediately — already past the 100,000 mi / 8 yr interval
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
EST. OVERDUEModerateFuel Injectors
Service interval: 10 yr · Vehicle age: 10 yr · Past due by age
Service Fuel Injectors immediately — already past the 120,000 mi / 10 yr interval
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
66 RECALLS

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 6 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

1 of 6 recalls has a low industry completion rate — statistically likely unrepaired.

72%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

ACURA Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
92%Good

ACURA completes recalls at a good rate (92%), averaging about 16 months to remedy. Most affected vehicles are fixed.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~16 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
16mo
#19V052000
Invalid Date

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SummaryAcura (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 causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.
Read full details...
ConsequenceIf the fuel gauge displays that the vehicle has more gas than it actually does, the vehicle may run out of gas and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~74%

~26% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#19V182000
Jun 2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

SummaryHonda (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 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Est. Repair Completion~93%

~7% chance this vehicle is still unrepaired

Low Risk

Source: NHTSA published Takata completion data

#19V424000
Jun 2019

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

SummaryAcura (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 shaft.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Est. Repair Completion~69%

~31% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#16V061000
Mar 2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

SummaryHonda (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 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Read full details...
ConsequenceIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Est. Repair Completion~93%

~7% chance this vehicle is still unrepaired

Low Risk

Source: NHTSA published Takata completion data

#23V858000
Invalid Date

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SummaryHonda (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 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Read full details...
ConsequenceFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~75%

~25% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V859000
Nov 2025

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

SummaryHonda (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 reduce brake function.
Read full details...
ConsequenceReduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Est. Repair Completion~26%

~74% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

LONG-STANDING OPEN
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
10.2yr open
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
6.9yr open
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
6.9yr open
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
173d open

⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.

03/02/2016
6 total campaigns
Fuel SystemSafety SystemsEngine/PowertrainBrakes
6
Part Replacements
0
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
3 recalls are over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.
RECALL DIDN'T FIX IT

67% of complaints about "POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT" were filed AFTER recall campaign 19V424000 (2019-06-06) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
67% post-recall
Recall: 2019-06-063 before · 6 after#19V424000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
38% post-recall
Recall: 2025-11-1210 before · 6 after#25V859000

Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.

7mo
Lag from first complaint to recall
First complaint: 2015-08-07 · Recall issued: 2016-03-02

Recall was issued within 7 months of first complaints — relatively prompt response.

1 in 13

4 injuries reported across 50 complaints — elevated injury rate for this class of vehicle.

Complaints
Brakes
1 crash1 inj13
Safety Systems
2 crash3 inj13
Engine/Powertrain
9
Other
7
Electrical
4
Fuel System
1
Visibility
1
Body/Structure
1
2016
15
2017
4
2019
9
2020
1
2021
2
2022
2
2023
2
2024
2
2025
2
2026
10
4% trend in recent years (increasing complaints)
Accelerating +250%
14
Last 24 months
4
Prior 24 months

⚠ Complaint rate is accelerating — issue may be getting worse

PEAKS SPRING (MAR–MAY)

36% of complaints filed in Mar & Oct — may indicate temperature-sensitive or weather-related failures.

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Electrical failure6
Engine stalling2
Fire/smoke1
Sudden acceleration1
Conditions Reported
Rain/wet (7)Highway/high-speed (5)Parking/low-speed (3)
50HIGH VOLUME
3
Crashes
4
Injuries
ODI #11733050SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system became inoperable and failed to function properly while attempting to stop the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were unavailable and needed to be ordered. After a follow-up inquiry, the dealer stated that the parts were still not available and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed by a dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

ODI #11729749SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. Another local dealer, Jeff Wyler Acura of Dayton (60 Loop Rd, Dayton, OH 45459); was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

ODI #11729080SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and another dealer were contacted and confirmed that parts were on a national back order. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

ODI #11726735SERVICE BRAKES

I am filing this complaint regarding the inadequacy of American Honda's recall remedy under NHTSA Campaign 25V-859 (Acura Campaign RN5) for my 2016 Acura ILX (109,000 miles). This recall addresses a defective brake master cylinder that can reduce braking performance and increase stopping distances, posing an unreasonable risk of crash or injury. Despite this acknowledged safety defect, American Honda is refusing to perform the recall repair, stating that parts are limited and repairs are being prioritized only for vehicles already exhibiting symptoms of failure. My case (#16165247) has been closed with no remedy provided. I have contacted American Honda approximately five times over the past two months and receive the same answer. No repair, no loaner vehicle, no interim safety guidance, and no timeline for parts availability has been offered. Their guidance was "we can prioritize your repair once you notice your brakes begin to fail." My local Acura dealer was uncooperative, stating they have no parts and telling me to get American Honda to provide parts, placing the burden of obtaining them on me as the consumer. The defect symptoms (degraded braking and increased stopping distances) mean the vehicle is already unsafe by the time failure is detectable. Requiring owners to continue operating vehicles with a known braking defect until failure occurs exposes my family, including young children, to the exact crash risk this recall was issued to prevent. It's negligent and endangers the consumer due to failure of the manufacturer. I am requesting that NHTSA open a Recall Query into Honda's handling of 25V-859 and exercise its authority under the Safety Act to compel American Honda to either expedite the recall repair on my vehicle or provide a manufacturer-funded replacement vehicle or rental until the remedy is completed. The recall remedy is not being provided within a reasonable time, and no adequate interim safety measures have been offered.

ODI #11722773SERVICE BRAKES

I am reporting a safety concern involving my vehicle, a 2016 Acura ILX (VIN: [XXX]), which is currently subject to an active brake system safety recall involving the brake master cylinder (Acura Recall Code RN5). The recall describes a defect in which contamination of the brake fluid system may cause the master cylinder seal to swell and reduce braking pressure, allowing the brake pedal to travel toward the floor and increasing stopping distance. The failure condition described in the recall is currently occurring in my vehicle. When braking, the brake pedal travels significantly toward the floor before the vehicle stops, which raises serious safety concerns regarding the ability to stop the vehicle in normal traffic conditions. I began contacting Acura dealerships in December 2025 after receiving the recall notice. I was informed that the required recall repair parts were not yet available and that I would be contacted when parts became available. Multiple dealerships in Massachusetts and Connecticut provided the same information. As of March 2026, I have not been contacted by any dealership regarding repair availability, and the vehicle continues to exhibit the braking condition described in the recall notice. Because the defect affects the braking system, I do not feel the vehicle can be safely operated while awaiting the recall repair. The vehicle remains financed and insured and is relied upon for daily transportation. This complaint is being submitted to document that the recall defect appears to be actively occurring in the vehicle and that the recall remedy has not yet been made available after several months. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11721518AIR BAGS

Airbag light on per dealership needs driver airbag replaced was on recall, then retracted from recall

ODI #11719448UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My car is fine Lyft company has stopped me because I have a recall for you . And I need a document from you that says that I don't need no recall . Plus I just had the inspection this morning. And my car is perfect. Can you please help me with a document to get back to work

ODI #11716661POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I own a 2016 Acura ILX and recently discovered multiple federally mandated safety recalls affecting my vehicle, including a brake master cylinder recall, fuel pump recall, driveshaft separation recall, and Takata airbag recall. I have owned this vehicle for over seven years and was never notified by mail or otherwise at my correct address that these safety recalls existed. One recall is currently active, but the dealership advised they cannot perform the repair due to parts unavailability until March, leaving me to operate a vehicle with a known brake-related safety defect. The remaining recalls are listed as not active, yet were never completed, and the dealer refused to perform them. I am concerned that required safety defects were not properly communicated or remedied, placing me and others at risk.

ODI #11715343SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V859000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that it had been over a month since the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

ODI #11710702FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2016 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The failure had occurred several times. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact stated that her husband, an independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

ODI #11694775ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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

ODI #11678784STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

Paint peeling around rear window. Moonroof spontaneously shattered while driving.

ODI #11613363FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My car does not start, before that the car start to misfire and loss power at 60 mph on the highway ,and then take it to fix it, put a new high pressure fuel pump because i had a p0087 dtc, it say low pressure on the fuel rail, after the change the car does the same and see a recall for that problem online

ODI #11598755FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I was driving on an busy intersection about 45mph and my 2016 Acura ilx all of a sudden drop speed to 20mph. It was dangerous and I had my kids in the back seat. Took my car to a local shop and told me is Low pressure fuel pump. Code P0087.

ODI #11523514STRUCTURE

The exterior paint around the front windshield of my daughters vehcle is peeling off. There is a recall on this problem but I was told my Vin# was not included in the recall. Acura stated since my vin is not listed there is nothing that can be done. Acura TSB #ONL6P811202020. NHTSA TSB #10182987. I can not understand why if they know there is a problem that all vehicles with the problem are not fix.

ODI #11519655POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

Drive Shaft Recall, and Truck is jammed due to Son sitting on it with his 3 friends smoking pot. The trunk has been jammed since 2017. I have reported it to Carmax in Garland.

ODI #11488444POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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%

ODI #11475840UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My sunroof shattered while I was driving on the highway.

ODI #11445655UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This is a white car with no after-dealer modifications. The paint is peeling from around the windshield and rear window.

ODI #11418821LANE DEPARTURE

It won’t let me stay in the lane while I driving

ODI #11352532AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED INTO SEVERAL PIECES AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOW YARD. THE CONTACT SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT AFTER THE ACCIDENT FOR GLASS THAT HAD BEEN LODGED INTO VARIOUS PARTS OF HER BODY. THE NEXT DAY, THE CONTACT WENT TO HER PRIMARY DOCTOR WHERE AN X-RAY DISCOVERED A BULGING DISC IN HER BACK AND BRUISES TO HER LEFT HIP AND LEFT SHOULDER. ACURA OF ORANGE PARK (7200 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244) AND THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND NEITHER OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE FOR THE MATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN DUE TO SUSPECTED ODOMETER FRAUD ON THE VEHICLE.

ODI #11291544POWER TRAIN

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, (239) 330-4212) 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 MILEAGE WAS 86,599.

ODI #11281265UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE CAR HAS AN OPEN RECALL. MAUS ACURA IN TAMPA SAID IF IT DOESN'T NEED REPAIRED AT THE TIME THEY WILL CLOSE THE RECALL WITHOUT REPAIRS! THEY ARE REFUSING TO GIVE ME LOANER AND SAID THEY ARE NOT FIXING IT.

ODI #11277316STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

FROM SECOND MONTH OF BUYING CAR, BATTERY DRAINED, ACURA TOWING CAME AND TOWED CAR TO A NEARBY DEALERSHIP AND REPLACE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK CAR DOWN TO DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED FROM ABOUT NOSE IN FRONT DRIVER WHEEL HOLE AND PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE CAR. THEY STATED "CAR IS NEW DRIVE IT MORE" THE ELECTRICAL POWER STIRRING, THE BATTERY DRAINS QUICKLY(PROBLEM WITH FUSE), THE BRAKES SYSTEM SETS OFF SENSORS, ABS LIGHT ON, AIRBAG LIGHT ON (ALL THOUGH DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPAIRED THAT RECALL). POWERTRAIN AND TRANSMISSION LEAKING, CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM, CHECK VSA SYSTEM, FOUND RECALL FOR POWERTRAIN ON INTERNET THAT WAS FROM JULY 2019 THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT. COMPLAINED ABOUT PAINT FADING ON HOOD OVER ENGINE, COMPLAINED ABOUT SHOCKS AND STRUTS THAT DON'T NEED REPLACEMENT BUT THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE THAT IS MAKING NOISE, I HAVE UPDATED HOME ADDRESS WITH ACURA BUT EVEN SO WHEN I MOVED IN 2017 I DID A CHANG OF ADDRESS. THEY HAVE REPLACED ALTERNATOR, THAT I DON'T BELIEVE NEEDED CHANGING AT THAT TIME, SERVICE TECH AT ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IF I SERVICED MY CAR WOULD BURN UP BUT OF COURSE OFFERED ME TO BUY A NEW CAR. ACURA SERVICE AT SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS HAVE NEVER GIVEN ME PICTURES OR MENTIONED TRANSMISSIONS LEAK BUT HONDA GAVE ME ALL EVIDENCE. METAL SOUND TRANSMISSION IS PERMEATED SHOWING THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM THREW SEVERAL INSPECTIONS THAT ARE ALL DOCUMENTED WITH ACURA.

ODI #11277320STEERING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

FROM SECOND MONTH OF BUYING CAR, BATTERY DRAINED, ACURA TOWING CAME AND TOWED CAR TO A NEARBY DEALERSHIP AND REPLACE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK CAR DOWN TO DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED FROM ABOUT NOSE IN FRONT DRIVER WHEEL HOLE AND PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE CAR. THEY STATED "CAR IS NEW DRIVE IT MORE" THE ELECTRICAL POWER STIRRING, THE BATTERY DRAINS QUICKLY(PROBLEM WITH FUSE), THE BRAKES SYSTEM SETS OFF SENSORS, ABS LIGHT ON, AIRBAG LIGHT ON (ALL THOUGH DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPAIRED THAT RECALL). POWERTRAIN AND TRANSMISSION LEAKING, CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM, CHECK VSA SYSTEM, FOUND RECALL FOR POWERTRAIN ON INTERNET THAT WAS FROM JULY 2019 THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT. COMPLAINED ABOUT PAINT FADING ON HOOD OVER ENGINE, COMPLAINED ABOUT SHOCKS AND STRUTS THAT DON'T NEED REPLACEMENT BUT THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE THAT IS MAKING NOISE, I HAVE UPDATED HOME ADDRESS WITH ACURA BUT EVEN SO WHEN I MOVED IN 2017 I DID A CHANG OF ADDRESS. THEY HAVE REPLACED ALTERNATOR, THAT I DON'T BELIEVE NEEDED CHANGING AT THAT TIME, SERVICE TECH AT ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IF I SERVICED MY CAR WOULD BURN UP BUT OF COURSE OFFERED ME TO BUY A NEW CAR. ACURA SERVICE AT SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS HAVE NEVER GIVEN ME PICTURES OR MENTIONED TRANSMISSIONS LEAK BUT HONDA GAVE ME ALL EVIDENCE. METAL SOUND TRANSMISSION IS PERMEATED SHOWING THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM THREW SEVERAL INSPECTIONS THAT ARE ALL DOCUMENTED WITH ACURA.

ODI #11277325POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

FROM SECOND MONTH OF BUYING CAR, BATTERY DRAINED, ACURA TOWING CAME AND TOWED CAR TO A NEARBY DEALERSHIP AND REPLACE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK CAR DOWN TO DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED FROM ABOUT NOSE IN FRONT DRIVER WHEEL HOLE AND PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE CAR. THEY STATED "CAR IS NEW DRIVE IT MORE" THE ELECTRICAL POWER STIRRING, THE BATTERY DRAINS QUICKLY(PROBLEM WITH FUSE), THE BRAKES SYSTEM SETS OFF SENSORS, ABS LIGHT ON, AIRBAG LIGHT ON (ALL THOUGH DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPAIRED THAT RECALL). POWERTRAIN AND TRANSMISSION LEAKING, CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM, CHECK VSA SYSTEM, FOUND RECALL FOR POWERTRAIN ON INTERNET THAT WAS FROM JULY 2019 THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT. COMPLAINED ABOUT PAINT FADING ON HOOD OVER ENGINE, COMPLAINED ABOUT SHOCKS AND STRUTS THAT DON'T NEED REPLACEMENT BUT THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE THAT IS MAKING NOISE, I HAVE UPDATED HOME ADDRESS WITH ACURA BUT EVEN SO WHEN I MOVED IN 2017 I DID A CHANG OF ADDRESS. THEY HAVE REPLACED ALTERNATOR, THAT I DON'T BELIEVE NEEDED CHANGING AT THAT TIME, SERVICE TECH AT ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IF I SERVICED MY CAR WOULD BURN UP BUT OF COURSE OFFERED ME TO BUY A NEW CAR. ACURA SERVICE AT SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS HAVE NEVER GIVEN ME PICTURES OR MENTIONED TRANSMISSIONS LEAK BUT HONDA GAVE ME ALL EVIDENCE. METAL SOUND TRANSMISSION IS PERMEATED SHOWING THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM THREW SEVERAL INSPECTIONS THAT ARE ALL DOCUMENTED WITH ACURA.

ODI #11277331SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FROM SECOND MONTH OF BUYING CAR, BATTERY DRAINED, ACURA TOWING CAME AND TOWED CAR TO A NEARBY DEALERSHIP AND REPLACE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK CAR DOWN TO DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED FROM ABOUT NOSE IN FRONT DRIVER WHEEL HOLE AND PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE CAR. THEY STATED "CAR IS NEW DRIVE IT MORE" THE ELECTRICAL POWER STIRRING, THE BATTERY DRAINS QUICKLY(PROBLEM WITH FUSE), THE BRAKES SYSTEM SETS OFF SENSORS, ABS LIGHT ON, AIRBAG LIGHT ON (ALL THOUGH DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPAIRED THAT RECALL). POWERTRAIN AND TRANSMISSION LEAKING, CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM, CHECK VSA SYSTEM, FOUND RECALL FOR POWERTRAIN ON INTERNET THAT WAS FROM JULY 2019 THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT. COMPLAINED ABOUT PAINT FADING ON HOOD OVER ENGINE, COMPLAINED ABOUT SHOCKS AND STRUTS THAT DON'T NEED REPLACEMENT BUT THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE THAT IS MAKING NOISE, I HAVE UPDATED HOME ADDRESS WITH ACURA BUT EVEN SO WHEN I MOVED IN 2017 I DID A CHANG OF ADDRESS. THEY HAVE REPLACED ALTERNATOR, THAT I DON'T BELIEVE NEEDED CHANGING AT THAT TIME, SERVICE TECH AT ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IF I SERVICED MY CAR WOULD BURN UP BUT OF COURSE OFFERED ME TO BUY A NEW CAR. ACURA SERVICE AT SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS HAVE NEVER GIVEN ME PICTURES OR MENTIONED TRANSMISSIONS LEAK BUT HONDA GAVE ME ALL EVIDENCE. METAL SOUND TRANSMISSION IS PERMEATED SHOWING THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM THREW SEVERAL INSPECTIONS THAT ARE ALL DOCUMENTED WITH ACURA. I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE SPARK PLUGS SEVERAL TIME DUE TO THESE ELECTRICAL ISSUES.

ODI #11277337STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

FROM SECOND MONTH OF BUYING CAR, BATTERY DRAINED, ACURA TOWING CAME AND TOWED CAR TO A NEARBY DEALERSHIP AND REPLACE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK CAR DOWN TO DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED FROM ABOUT NOSE IN FRONT DRIVER WHEEL HOLE AND PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE CAR. THEY STATED "CAR IS NEW DRIVE IT MORE" THE ELECTRICAL POWER STIRRING, THE BATTERY DRAINS QUICKLY(PROBLEM WITH FUSE), THE BRAKES SYSTEM SETS OFF SENSORS, ABS LIGHT ON, AIRBAG LIGHT ON (ALL THOUGH DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPAIRED THAT RECALL). POWERTRAIN AND TRANSMISSION LEAKING, CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM, CHECK VSA SYSTEM, FOUND RECALL FOR POWERTRAIN ON INTERNET THAT WAS FROM JULY 2019 THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT. COMPLAINED ABOUT PAINT FADING ON HOOD OVER ENGINE, COMPLAINED ABOUT SHOCKS AND STRUTS THAT DON'T NEED REPLACEMENT BUT THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE THAT IS MAKING NOISE, I HAVE UPDATED HOME ADDRESS WITH ACURA BUT EVEN SO WHEN I MOVED IN 2017 I DID A CHANG OF ADDRESS. THEY HAVE REPLACED ALTERNATOR, THAT I DON'T BELIEVE NEEDED CHANGING AT THAT TIME, SERVICE TECH AT ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IF I SERVICED MY CAR WOULD BURN UP BUT OF COURSE OFFERED ME TO BUY A NEW CAR. ACURA SERVICE AT SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS HAVE NEVER GIVEN ME PICTURES OR MENTIONED TRANSMISSIONS LEAK BUT HONDA GAVE ME ALL EVIDENCE. METAL SOUND TRANSMISSION IS PERMEATED SHOWING THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM THREW SEVERAL INSPECTIONS THAT ARE ALL DOCUMENTED WITH ACURA. I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING AND DOCUMENTING SINCE PURCHASESEEMS AS THOUGHT I AM BEING DISCRIMINATED AGAINST AND BECAUSE I HAVE HIGH MILEAGE WHICH SHOULDN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE THEY KEEP JUST NOT HEARING MY VOICE. IN SOME INSTANCES NOT DOCUMENTING OR RECORDING MY CALLS AND COMPLAINTS.

ODI #11205412SERVICE BRAKES

SAME AS THE OTHER INCIDENTS SUBMITTED BELOW - MY CAR ACCELERATES WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKES AND REAPPLY BEFORE THE CAR REACTS AND STOPS. THIS FAULT OCCURS WHEN I'M SLOWING DOWN AND ALMOST AT A STOP, SO THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN I HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF OTHER CARS IN FRONT OF ME, PEOPLE IN CROSSWALKS, APPROACHING MY NEIGHBORHOOD GATE, SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, SLOWING DOWN WHEN APPROACHING STOP SIGNS - I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO RUN THE STOP SIGN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 8-9 TIMES. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, I THOUGHT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN MY MISTAKE. AFTER THE 3RD OR 4TH TIME, I WAS SURE IT WAS NOT. I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE ACURA DEALERSHIP THAT PURCHASED THE CAR FROM. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR THERE 3 TIMES AND ALL 3 TIMES, AFTER RUNNING INSPECTIONS, I'M TOLD THEY ARE 'UNABLE TO VERIFY CUSTOMER'S CONCERNS' BECAUSE THEY 'CANNOT DUPLICATE THE CONCERN'. THEY GAVE ME MY CAR BACK TO DRIVE. I FEEL EXTREMELY UNSAFE IN MY ACURA.

ODI #11191474VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESCRASH1 INJURY

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF AS I PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE. I STEPED ON THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE JUST SURGED FORWARD. NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE, BUT JUST THAT DAY MORNING AS I PARKED IN FRONT OF MY WORKING PLACE, SOME MALFUNCTIONS EITHER IN COMPUTER OR OVERALL VEHICLE SYSTEM OCCURRED THAT DAY.

ODI #11056724VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

THE CAR DISPLAYED MULTIPLE ERRORS ON ITS MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY. THE ERRORS INCLUDE BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, ABS PROBLEM, ROAD DEPARTURE MITIGATION SYSTEM PROBLEM, AND ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEM. THOSE ERROR MESSAGES WENT AWAY ON MY WAY TO ELK GROVE ACURA BUT I WAS ABLE TO RECORD THEM ON MY PHONE. THERE WAS STILL AN ERROR MESSAGE IN THE ACURALINK SYSTEM FOR THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING THAT I SHOWED THE SERVICE ADVISOR. HE DELETED THE MESSAGE WITHOUT TELLING ME AND SAID THOSE ERRORS ARE CAUSED BY A LOW BATTERY. HE WENT TO TEST THE BATTERY AND IT TESTED FINE SO I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING TO FIX. HE SENT ME HOME AFTER REFUSE MY REQUEST TO DOCUMENT THE ERRORS WITH ACURA. HE MADE IT LIKE I NEVER BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND THOSE PROBLEMS NEVER EXISTED.

ODI #11039768SERVICE BRAKES

1ST INCIDENT - ON OCT 17TH 2017, ON MY WAY BACK FROM GYM AND THIS IS A STREET DRIVE. I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN WHICH IS ON A SORT OF A HILL. I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR ACCELERATED INSTEAT AND I COULD NOT STOP AT THE STOP SIGN. I DID PRESS IT AGAIN HARDER AND THE CAR STOPPED BUT I HAD ALREADY CROSSED THE STOP SIGN BY THEN. I WAS CONFUSED AND SCARED BUT ASSUMED THAT IT WAS MY FAULT AND CONTINUED HOME DRIVING CAREFULLY. 2ND INCIDENT - ON THE SAME DAY ON MY WAY TO WORK, THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED AND AGAIN I PRESSED VERY HARD ON THE BRAKES THE SECOND TIME AND THAT HELPED. BY THIS TIME I WAS SURE SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. 3RD INCIDENT - SAME DAY ON MY WAY BACK FROM WORK, THIS TIME I WAS BEING VERY CAREFUL AND RIVING VERY SLOW IN THE RIGHT MOST LANE, THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED. I DID NOT DRIVE THE CAR AFTER THAT AND THE CAR IS WITH THE CERRITOS ACURA SERVICE CENTER. NOT SURE IF I CAN DRIVE THAT CAR ANYMORE

ODI #10994084SERVICE BRAKES

WHEN APPLYING THE REAR BRAKES THEY CONSTANTLY SQUEAL VERY LOUDLY. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS LOOKING INTO THIS AND SAYS ACURA DOESN'T HAVE A SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ENOUGH COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT YET. SO I AM SUPPOSED TO DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH SQUEALY BRAKES?

ODI #10979863VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 2 MPH THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY WHILE APPROACHING A STOP. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN EVEN AFTER THE DRIVER REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 07/21/17*LJ UPDATED 11/27/2017*JS *CN

ODI #10938481ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ON 12-28-16 AS I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK. MY ENGINE WOULD NOT START. PEDAL TO PUSH DOWN AND START BUTTON WAS NOT WORKING. ALL ICONS ON MY CAR POPPED UP AND SAYS MALFUNCTION ON ALL LEVEL. IT ALSO MADE WEIRD SOUNDS IN FRONT AND INSIDE THE CAR. I CALLED CERRITOS ACURA FOR ASSISTANCE AND SPOKE WITH SERVICE ADVISER-DON,WHO INDICATED HE HAS BEEN AWARE OF NEW CAR WITH BATTERY ISSUE. HE ASKED THAT I REPLACED MY BATTERY FIRST AND BRING IT TO THEM. I CALLED AAA,WHO VERIFIED MY BATTERY IS BAD WITH PACIFIC TOW. THEY COULDN'T REPLACE IT CUZ THEY RAN OUT OF BATTERY. MY CAR COULDN'T LOCK SO I HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE WITH A FLAT BED. NEXT DAY, ACURA TOWED MY CAR TO DEALERSHIP, MY CAR IS NOT ABLE TO START PERIOD. WINDOWS CAN'T GO UP, THEY COULDN'T CHECK ODOMETER,COULDN'T LOCK. ALL ICONS SHOWS MALFUNCTION. I REPORTED TO ACURA HEADQUARTER WITH MY ISSUE. ACURA CERRITOS IS TRYING TO RELEASE CAR BACK TO ME STATED EVERYTHING IS FINE WITHOUT FIXING IT. INTERNET SHOWS CLASS ACTION SUIT RELATED TO DEFECT OF HANDSFREELINK BLUETOOTH PHONE PAIRING SYSTEM CONTAINS DEFECT, THAT RESULTS IN DEAD CAR BATTERIES WHICH DRAINED BATTERIES WITH RECURRENT BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND PREMATURE FAILURE OF OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF VEHICLE/ALTERNATOR AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE CAR SOUNDS LIKE I HAVE SOMETHING SHORT CIRCUITED AND WITH ECM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. I ALSO HAVE BEING COMPLAINING OF GPS STUCK AND FOB NOT WORKING. I NEED TO REPORT ISSUES SO YOU GUYS CAN FOLLOW UP. ACURA CASE COMPLAINT [XXX]. CAR LOCATED AT CERRITOS ACURA,WHO IS TRYING TO RELEASE VEHICLE TO ME WITHOUT FIXING IT. I MADE IT AWARE TO THEIR HEADQUARTER TODAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

ODI #10911327AIR BAGSCRASH2 INJURIES

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK WITH AN 18 WHEELER. I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 59 RIGHT OUTSIDE OF GARRISON, TX AND THE 18 WHEELER WAS IN THE LEFT LANE. THE 18 WHEELER CAME INTO MY LANE HITTING MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE BUMPER. THIS KNOCKED MY VEHICLE OUT OF THE RIGHT LANE AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE LEFT LANE. THEN THE FRONT OF THE 18 WHEELER HIT MY ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE AND PLOWED MY VEHICLE DOWN THE HIGHWAY A SIGNIFICANT DISTANCE. AFTERWARDS MY CAR WENT INTO A TAIL SPIN. MY VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MEDIAN LANE FACING SOUTH ON HWY 59 WITH THE HOOD OF MY VEHICLE POINTED INTO THE LEFT NORTHBOUND LANE. THE CRASH REPORT STATES A SPEED OF 75 MPH. MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN I WAS STRUCK BY THE 18 WHEELER.

ODI #10897094AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL. TAKING A LONG TIME FOR RESOLUTION.

ODI #10893460AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

ODI #10884284POWER TRAIN

MY 2016 ACURA ILX TRANSMISSION MAKES A "CLUNKING" SOUND WHEN 1) THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED AFTER SLOWING DOWN; WHILST SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. SEEMS AS THOUGH THE 8 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION IS REMAINING AT TOO HIGH A GEAR AT SLOWER SPEEDS. THE SOUND IS QUITE DISCONCERTING. I HAVE ESCALATED THE ISSUE TO ACURA CORPORATE OFFICE, AND THEIR RESPONSE IS THAT OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL MAKE THE SAME SOUND. REALLY??? IS ACURA JUST WAITING FOR COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSIONS OR TORQUE CONVERTERS BLOWING UP BEFORE THEY TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION?

ODI #10884155POWER TRAIN

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEED, VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO N. ALL POWER WAS LOST ALTHOUGH ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. NECESITATED EMERGENCY MENAUEVERS TO SHOULDER OF FREEWAY. ALL ALERT LIGHTS LIT, VEHICLE REMAINED AT IDLE. WAS UNABLE TO SELECT ANY GEAR. VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY ROADSIDE SERVICE TO DEALER. IN MOTION, AT FREEWAY SPEED, ON FREEWAY.

ODI #10883002AIR BAGS

KEARNY MESA ACURA DEALERSHIP IN SAN DIEGO, CA. HASN'T FIX THE TAKATA AIR BAG IN MY CAR. I'VE BEEN WORKING ON THIS ITEM FOR ONE YEAR. THEY DO NOT RETURN CALLS, WILL NOT SCHEDULE REPAIR, HANG UP ON YOU, BAD BUSINESS PEOPLE!!!!

ODI #10873708AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ UPDATED 08/10/16.*JB

ODI #10873054AIR BAGS

2016 ACURA ILX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FAULTY DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

ODI #10853657POWER TRAIN

THERE EIS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE IS A METAL TO METAL CLUNKING WHEREVER THERE IS SHIFT IN DRIVE TRAIN TORQUE. TECHNICIAN SUSPECTED BAD ENGINE/TRANSMISSION MOUNT CLUNKING AGAINST THE SUBFRAME OR BODY. I'VE BROUGHT IT TO SERVICE OVER 4 TIMES AND BEEN WITHOUT MY CAR FOR OVER A MONTH AND THEY'RE SAYING IT'S AS DESIGNED.

ODI #10852744AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

2016 ACURA ILX 1. BREAKS SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH A MORE INDUSTRIAL ROTOR. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP STATED ITS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THE ILX. SEEMED TO BE WELL FOR A WHILE BUT PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. 2. BACK WINDOWS MISALIGNED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED TO FIX THE ISSUE. 3. TAKATA INFLATORS. TAKATA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR A COMPARABLE RENTAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY CONSIDERING THEY MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND APPARENTLY DID NOT DO ENOUGH TESTING BEFORE RELEASE. I DON'T BLAME HONDA, I BLAME TAKATA FOR ONLY DOING THE BARE MINIMUM AND BACKING THE CAR DEALERSHIPS INTO A CORNER. NEXT TIME I PURCHASE A VEHICLE, I WILL BE CHECKING THE AIR BAG MANUFACTURER BEFORE I BUY! CAR DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN AMAZING AND HAS WONDERFUL SERVICE!

ODI #10851086AIR BAGS

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL LESS THAN A WEEK AGO FOR THE EXPLODING DANGEROUS AIRBAGS. I TRIED TO BRING MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP OVER THE WEEKEND BUT I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO "CUSTOMER SERVICE" ON THE WEEKENDS SO I HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR TO WORK ON MONDAY. THE NEXT DAY ON TUESDAY I MISSED A FEW HOURS OF WORK BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIPS RENTAL SERVICE IS ONLY OPEN DURING MY WORKING HOURS. WHEN I TURNED MY CAR IN THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WON'T COVER THE INSURANCE WHICH MEANS I HAVE TO BUY EXTRA INSURANCE ON THE LOANER CAR. WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE EXTRA INSURANCE? ISN'T ACURA RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT? NOW I HAVE TO PAY INSURANCE ON MY ACURA AND THE RENTAL VEHICLE! THIS ISN'T RIGHT AT ALL. I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO SEE IF THEY CAN DO A TEMPORARY CHANGE OF VEHICLES AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD ONLY DO IT FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO WEEKS. UNFORTUNATELY, TWO WEEKS WON'T BE ENOUGH TIME SINCE ACURA TOLD ME THAT IT WILL TAKE UP TO TWO MONTHS FOR MY AIRBAG TO BE FIXED. I DON'T THINK ANYONE WHO HAS A RECALL FOR THAT LONG PERIOD OF TIME SHOULD BE FORCED TO PAY FOR THE INSURANCE FOR A RENTAL CAR - THAT IS ACURA'S RESPONSIBILITY.

ODI #10850336AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR ALREADY FOR SERVICE FOR THE SQUEAKY BRAKES AND IT KEEPS COMING BACK. THERE IS NO REASON WHY A 2016 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD BE HAVING SQUEAKY BRAKES.

ODI #10850338AIR BAGS

I GOT THE SAFETY RECALL FOR THE AIBAGS ON WEDENESDAY AND WENT TO THE CERRITOS ACURA DEALER TO DISCUSS MY NEEDS AND CONCERNS TO THIS MATTER. WHAT THEY WERE ABLE TO DO WAS SET ME UP IN A RENTAL CAR THROUGH ENTERPRISE. THE RENTAL CAR PROVIDED TO ME WAS A 2016 HYUDAI SONATA STD MODEL. YES, IT WAS A STANDARD MODEL ONLY. I PURCHASED MY 2016 ACURA ILX WITH ASPEC PCKG WHICH INCLUDES MOONROOF, UPGRADED ALLOY WHEELS AND MY HEATED SEATS, MY TOUCHSCREEN. ALL THESE FEATURES I AM MISSING OUT ON THIS HYUNDAI I WAS REPLACED MEANWHILE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT IS AN ICONVENIENCE FOR ME SINCE I AM PAYING $550 A MONTH FOR MY CAR PAYMENT AND I HAVE TO BE DRIVING THIS 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA THAT DOES NOT EVEN HAVE A BACK UP CAMERA? THIS IS UNFAIR AND UNREASONABLE!! THIS IS A MAJOR DOWNGRADE FOR ME AND I WILL TAKE THIS INTO MY OWN MATTERS TO MAKE IT KNOWN THAT I AM A VERY UNHAPPY CUSTOMER.

ODI #10850269AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/15/16*LJ UPDATED 06/15/16.*JB

ODI #10746977UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN STOPPING "LOUD NOISE" DEALER TOLD ME THAT IS NORMAL HOME-LINK IS SHORT IN RANGE - DEALER TOLD ME THAT IS NORMAL BACKUP SENSORS - NO ON AND OFF SWITCH AND MAKES BEEP WHEN PUTTING INTO REVERSE. - DEALER TOLD ME THAT WAS NORMAL. BACKUP CAMERA - BLURRY AND IS WORST AT NIGHT VERY UNSAFE - DEALER TOLD ME THAT WAS NORMAL THAT HE TESTED 4 2016 ILX AND THAT ALL THE SAME.

HighFUEL PUMP issue detected

Engine stalling at speed — fuel delivery failure can cause sudden loss of power in traffic or on highways

HighABS issue detected

Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances

HighDEF issue detected

Engine derate or no-start condition — DEF system failure puts vehicle into limp mode limiting speed to 5mph

Annual complaints and reliability score for ACURA ILX — recall years marked in red
08150501002019201620252015201720192021202320252026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Recall issued
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 50 total NHTSA complaints filed over 11 years, with the worst year being 2016 (15 complaints, including 1 crash report).

The amber reliability line shows an improving trend — scores have risen from the earlier years toward 80/100 more recently, suggesting the most serious issues are older and may have been addressed through repairs or recalls.

The recalls (red dashed lines) followed the first complaints by 1 year — a typical response window; neither unusually fast nor a pattern of denial.

Red dots on the amber line flag 3 years (2016, 2019, 2020) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.

Details & Analysis
Financial
$51,614
~$860/mo over 5 yrs
$0.4/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$18,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$11,000
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $51,614 (~$860/mo). Repair risk buffer is elevated due to vehicle risk profile.

6 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$3,000
3 recalls over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$1,200
Total recommended deduction−$4,200
1 critical inspection item must be resolved before purchase. Do not skip these checks.
CRITICAL
Verify Takata airbag recall has been completed
Takata inflators can rupture and send shrapnel into the cabin — fatalities have occurred. Confirm repair with NHTSA VIN lookup before purchase.
HIGH
Inspect for fuel pump issue detected — ask for repair records
Engine stalling at speed — fuel delivery failure can cause sudden loss of power in traffic or on highways
HIGH
Inspect for abs issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances
HIGH
Inspect for def issue detected — ask for repair records
Engine derate or no-start condition — DEF system failure puts vehicle into limp mode limiting speed to 5mph
HIGH
Verify recall FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY has been repaired
Recall on record for: Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fu
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE has been repaired
Recall on record for: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006
HIGH
Verify recall POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT has been repaired
Recall on record for: Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the se
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE has been repaired
Recall on record for: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, an
HIGH
Verify recall FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP has been repaired
Recall on record for: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback,
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: SERVICE BRAKES
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: AIR BAGS
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
30%
18-month
51%
2-year
Moderate Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 51%

30% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.

  • Accelerating complaint rate — increasing pressure on NHTSA to act
  • Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions
Full Coverage
$1,810–$2,310/yr
~$151–$193/mo
Liability Only
$590–$750/yr
~$49–$63/mo
Category: Near-Luxury
10-year-old vehicle: −18% (depreciated ACV lowers full-coverage cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

2017–2022 Toyota equivalent classNO CLASS ACTIONS

Toyota models consistently rank in the bottom quartile for NHTSA complaint density across all segments

2018–2022 Honda equivalent classNO CLASS ACTIONS

Honda models have below-average recall rates and no known systemic powertrain defects in recent years

2016–2022 Mazda equivalent classNO CLASS ACTIONS

Mazda has the industry's lowest complaint-per-vehicle rate in multiple consecutive NHTSA reporting years

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Vehicle Identity

VIN19UDE2F31GA007609
Model Year2016
MakeACURA
ModelILX
TrimBase/Acura Watch Plus
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSedan/Saloon
Doors4
Drive Type4x2
Fuel TypeGasoline
TransmissionDual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Engine

Engine Cylinders4
Displacement (L)2.359737216
Horsepower201

Manufacturer

ManufacturerAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Assembly CityMARYSVILLE
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)19U
Check Digit (Char 9)1
Model Year Code (Char 10)G
Plant Code (Char 11)A
Sequence (Chars 12–17)007609

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count6
NHTSA Complaint Count50
1
1
9
2
U
3
D
4
E
5
2
6
F
7
3
8
1
9
G
10
A
11
0
12
0
13
7
14
6
15
0
16
9
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
1
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
9
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
U
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
DE2F3
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
1
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
G
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
A
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
007609
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"G" → 2016
Could also be 1986
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm

Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 5/4/2026, 3:54:37 AM.