2017 Acura Ilx: Problems & Reliability
SOLID2017 Acura ILX: SOLID — 20 owner complaints, 0.9× the ILX median year by raw count; top issue: service brakes (5 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2017 is 1.07, where 1.00 is a typical ILX year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25). Severity drives it: 60% of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury or involve a safety-critical system (engine, powertrain, steering, brakes or fuel).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2013–2022 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
20
NHTSA complaints
0.9×
vs. median ILX year
90
Service bulletins
4
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2017 Acura ILX problems
Service brakes leads a spread-out record, named in 25% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2017 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 25% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 25% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 4 | 20% |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 5% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 5% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Acura ILX recalls
4 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2017, reported between Jan 24, 2019 and Dec 12, 2025.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 25V859000 | Dec 12, 2025 | Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder |
| 23V858000 | Dec 19, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump |
| 19V424000 | Jun 6, 2019 | Powertrain / transmission › Driveline › Driveshaft |
| 19V052000 | Jan 24, 2019 | Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly |
2017 Acura ILX service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 90 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2017 — more than the 65 of the median ILX year from 2013 to 2022. Coded bulletins most often cover structure (30), steering (19), suspension (12). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2017 vs. the year before and after
From the 2016 to the 2017, owner complaints fell by more than half (52 → 20) — an improvement. The 2018 that followed rose 15% (20 → 23), so the 2017 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 ILX | AVOID | 52 | 119 | 6 | — |
| 2017 (this page) | SOLID | 20 | 90 | 4 | — |
| 2018 ILX | CAUTION | 23 | 65 | 4 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Acura ILX years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2017 Acura ILX
Service brakes (5 complaints on the 2017): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Powertrain / transmission (4 complaints on the 2017): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Electrical system (1 complaint on the 2017): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Tires (1 complaint on the 2017): check tread depth and date codes, and look for uneven wear that points to alignment problems.
Recalls: confirm all 4 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Acura ILX reliable?
2017 Acura ILX: SOLID — 20 owner complaints, 0.9× the ILX median year by raw count; top issue: service brakes (5 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2017 is 1.07, where 1.00 is a typical ILX year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road, between the best line (0.75) and caution (1.25).
What are the most common 2017 Acura ILX problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2017 Acura ILX are service brakes (5, 25%), unknown or other (5, 25%), powertrain / transmission (4, 20%). The manufacturer has 90 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2017 Acura ILX have?
4 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2017 Acura ILX, most recently 25V859000 (Dec 12, 2025, service brakes, hydraulic); 23V858000 (Dec 19, 2023, fuel system, gasoline); 19V424000 (Jun 6, 2019, powertrain / transmission). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2017 Acura ILX come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.