Used 2019 Acura ILX Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2019 ILX, so we've included reviews for other years of the ILX since its last redesign.
2017 ILX
Raphael Grenfell, 04/10/2018
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
16 of 22 people found this review helpful
I have bought an ILX July last year and in January they transmission broke! February they had to replace the battery twice, in March they had to replace the starter... and today the car would not start. I have been trying to talk to Acura saying that the car it's beyond repair and that I don't need a buy back, only give me car that is not a "lemon"... the case manager keep saying that he is trying something but cannot garantee anything!! So I would not recommend anyone to buy an acura, specially ILX.
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A new Dud
Laurel Blue, 10/16/2016
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
45 of 65 people found this review helpful
I just leased a new 2017 Acura ILX two months ago. This was the seventh Acura I've owned or leased, beginning with the 5 cylinder Vigor many years ago. I loved each and every one of these cars...except this one. I HATE it. There should be a warning sign on these- "Watch out! Buy this if you're a dummy." The "new" 8 gear transmission, with two clutches, is way too complex and does not offer performance as Acura bills it. The car hunts for gears as you accelerate, and has very little power from 10mph to 40 mph when you are accelerating. The car lugs in the lower gears. My previous car, a 2014 Acura ILX was perfection itself. I should have kept it. The most annoying aspect of this new car? The muffler. Acura is apparently ignoring its traditional (loyal) adult audience and seeking to attract new users that are young men in their 20's. So they have "boosted" the HP, but this is not accurate. The car is much less powerful than before, despite the claims for higher HP. And it is supposed to be thriftier on gas, but so far (I now have a little under 2000 miles) it is not as much of a gas-saver as was my 2014 Acura ILX. The worst thing? The muffler. It is noisy as all get-out. I suppose this was to attract those young males. I would do anything to get a different muffler that is quiet. I do not wish to hear the constant "throaty growl" Acura has decided is necessary. I keep thinking 33 tortured months to go...Arrgh.
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Acura ILX 2018 MAJOR ISSUES
Nicole, 12/04/2018
2018 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
This is my third ILX because I LOVE this car, everything about it including the price was on point. However, I recently leased a 2018 and since day one I have had problems. Second day I had it, the car stalled in the middle of end of day traffic. Come to find out that there are problems with the fuel gauge and electrical panel on the 2018 ILX that I was unaware of. Currently, I have to fill my tank every 200 miles until the part comes in. It's been over a month and a half, and I am still waiting for the part to come in to fix this issue. My car has stalled 3-4 times, hasn't started on several occasions, and frankly I am not happy. Maybe its the way I am being pushed to the side, and Acura dealership hasn't even offered a loaner or to replace the car, but this is BS.
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Piece of you know what!
Catrina, 01/16/2017
updated 07/17/2017
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
18 of 29 people found this review helpful
I have owned two previous Acura's and loved them. This vehicle is poorly made. I had 18 things wrong with it, and the dealership and Acura customer service were unwilling to assist me. What a way to treat a loyal customer! Do not waste your time or money!!! Traded it in for a Lexus!!!
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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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