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#BS-2017-ACUILX-7D48

2017 Acura Ilx

Based on reports from 21 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
21
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
90
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 21 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

battery drains after sitting a few days

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

ignition starting problems

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission slips and jerks

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

4 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 17K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Other5 (24%)
Drivetrain4 (19%)
Brakes2 (10%)
Fuel System2 (10%)
Wheels & Tires2 (10%)
Speed Control1 (5%)
Lights1 (5%)
Structure:body1 (5%)

2017 Acura Ilx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura Ilx, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 17K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura Ilx, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura Ilx, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura Ilx, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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18
4
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20
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21
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22
4
23
2
24
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25
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26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Acura Ilx. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

19V052000Mar 2019

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 causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.

19V424000Aug 2019

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 shaft.

23V858000Mar 2024

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 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.

25V859000

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 reduce brake function.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Acura Ilx is the 2021 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is suspension.

2017 Acura Ilx vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

21

Class avg

79

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 21 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Acura Ilx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Acura Ilx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Acura Ilx is related to the drivetrain, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Acura Ilx reliable?
The 2017 Acura Ilx has 21 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Acura Ilx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Acura Ilx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Acura Ilx has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura Ilx problems start?
Based on 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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