Used 2017 Acura ILX Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 ILX, so we've included reviews for other years of the ILX since its last redesign.
Buyer Beware
Lynn, 11/16/2017
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
I was a proud owner of the 2004 Acura TL. Loved that car. I had to buy another Acura thinking the car would make me just a happy. That didn't happen. The transmission doesn't know where it is. It bangs and knocks and when you left off the gas it feels like you are lunging forward. They say that the banging noise is "normal". I was told that I was confusing the car when I drove it. After all, it's a sensitive transmission. What a piece of junk. It's a hard ride and very noisy as well. They cut every corner they could on this car and it shows. They didn't cut the price either. What is standard options on so many other cars now, you pay dearly for on an Acura. I will never, ever purchase another Acura. Never!
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Acura ILX 2016 Is A Hidden Great Deal Used
Jack, 02/17/2023
2016 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I think because Consumer Reports gave such a bad review of the Acura ILX 2016 (unjustified based upon my direct experience) this car has a great price used. I picked up my car a few months ago in 2022, and it only had 17K miles, with records of regular maintenance visits--it is like a brand new car despite its model year being 6 years old. My only complaint is with the narrow views available due to the stream-lined car. Otherwise, the car looks great, it is fast and luxurious and it gets great gas mileage. The Sport mode allows the driver to use paddles, and if you want to play, it wrings out excellent race car performance and handling. The 2016 model and above received the 201 HP engine with 8 speed dual clutch--which makes this car much better than previous versions. I read through a great number of reviews, and I noticed that all of the reviews seemed to focus on minor issues--such as the trunk size (on a compact) or that the seats in the back did not fold down individually, only the entire seat folded for longer items. Other complaints faulted the interior--which in the premium leather version, I am very happy with the interior. I think the reviews are a case where jaded reviewers do not see the complete value package due to some small pet peeves. This is a great car, and although I have only owned it for a few months, I am very pleased with this vehicle.
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The ILX is the perfect size car.
Joe M, 03/13/2020
2017 Acura ILX Technology Plus Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The ILX handles great. has ample room for golf clubs, etc., and fits in my garage easily.
55 months- 98000 miles
Jim, 07/23/2016
updated 01/27/2020
2016 Acura ILX Technology Plus Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Like other Hondas I have owned in the past, this 2016 ILX has been flawless. It doesn't drive like a BMW or Audi, but it handles very well and the ride is good, except on rough pavement. I love all of the tech gadgets and the sound system is good. I live in the city, but most of my work commute is on the highway. I am a stickler for gas mileage and this car does not disappoint. It routinely gets over 40 mpg on the highway, averages 36 in mixed driving, and has never clocked less than 31 mpg (winter) on a tank of gas. I run it with regular gas and have seen no difference in performance compared to premium.
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Swing and a miss
Tim S, 03/09/2016
updated 09/12/2017
2016 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
13 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because after test driving it reminded me of my '07 Civic Si, which I sold to go back to school, only a bit more refined. However, having spent a couple months in it, any refinement I perceived was a false assumption based on the Acura badge. I'll start with the positives: The engine is good; it's a rev-happy Honda engine with an okay noise and feels quick enough. Certainly not under powered, though it can feel like it's working a little hard sometimes at 80mph and above. The transmission is pretty good too, but it's an automatic. This car needs a manual transmission. And finally it has the right balance between ride comfort and feel for the road. Now to the bad: everything else. The worse is the driver's seat. The lumbar support is not adjustable. If you don't like to crank lumbar up to 11, you're not going to be comfortable. The upper part of the seat is even worse. There is absolutely no support for the shoulders, and consequently, zero lateral support. If you make a left hand turn at more than 5 mph you’re going to fall into the passenger seat. And somehow my feet even seem to get lifted off the floor when making turns at a reasonable speed, giving an odd weightless feeling that leaves me grasping for something to brace myself on. Which makes driving rather difficult. So you can forget about any spirted driving on twisty mountain roads. Then there’s the fact that in the best position I’ve found, my head is about half an inch from the ceiling, which creates more than a few visibility problems. The rest of the interior just feels cheap, like it was made by Fisher Price. I had been driving a mid-level Ford Fiesta. I assumed that even the cheapest Acura would be a huge upgrade in quality. I was wrong. Here’s the things that were betting in the 3 year older and $12,000 cheaper Ford: Steering/handling; leather wrap on the steering wheel; stereo (the stereo in the ILX is garbage)’ phone call quality; ease of using phone controls…pretty much everything related to the infotainment system. And the overall feel of the interior materials is just not that much, if any, better in the Acura. Also, the trunk is extremely cheap on the ILK. The lid feels like it’s made of tin and weighs about 2lbs. So you might think that if you don’t care about the infotainment system or having the feel of a luxury car, and just want something with decent driving dynamics, this car is worth a look. If it weren’t for the issue with the driver’s seat and lack of a proper 6-speed manual, I might even recommend it. But as it is, there are many other cars in this price range to look at, such as the GTI, WRX, and even the Civic Si.
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