2014 Acura ILX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 -39 City / 31 -38 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
111 -201
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Hanna S
2014 Acura vehicle review.
Nothing bad to say about this car! Very nice looking, both inside and out. I have had this car for a while now and have no complaints! I drive a lot so I needed a reliable car and this is nothing short of that! Great all around car, even taught my sister to drive in it!
accountCircle Katherine G
I would buy it again in new conditions.
It's a very reliable car. It has had just a few issues since I got it. But it requires constant maintenance.
accountCircle Melissa E
Acura sedan positive review.
My vehicle is reliable, comfortable, fast, gets decent gas mileage. Service & required maintenance for my vehicle are relatively affordable compared to vehicles in its class. It came with top of the line features that were standard. I will most likely purchase another car by the same manufacturer in the future.
accountCircle Kelley W
Sporty and cute. Catches the eye.
The car has been extremely reliable with no major issues. It is a bit small so if you not comfortable getting in and out of a car that's low on the ground this is not for you. The leather is easy to maintain. It does not have air conditioned seats and I would prefer them.
accountCircle Joyce Z
Beautiful little zippy car with a nice interior, makes a statement!
The car has great pickup, is quick and quiet. Gas mileage is excellent and tank size is appropriate for car. Handling is awesome, feels like I am driving a little race car. Although the car is on the smaller size, I feel safe. The features of the car are helpful-like the lights on the size mirrors to let you know someone is in your blind spot. I also have heated seats which are a must. As of now I haven't had any real cost issues with the car. Brakes are great, just maintenance is what I have been keeping up with. I am very comfortable in the car, the seats for both the driver and the passenger are nice. The back row is a little tight but perfect for my needs. I enjoy driving Acura’s and would definitely think about buying this car again in the future. I do not think I will need to think about that for a long time considering how well this car is holding up!
accountCircle patricia L
One of the major thing I love about the car is that it looks like a police car.
The car is an old car and the design is not attractive at all and it looks like a cop car. The body part are hard to get because they are outdated and the car is performance is poor I would not recommend this car to anybody I hate it. But it also has good sides.
accountCircle Emily E
I've had this car for almost 5 years and I have only had to get an oil change, this car has been great.
I absolutely love this vehicle! It has gotten me from point A to point B numerous times. So for there have been no problems. Performance is great, I rarely have to fill up. It is very reliable, hints that I am traveling all the time. Very comfortable and has lots of great features
accountCircle Rachel P
Its black on black interior, back up camera, and a double portable Charger.
The vehicle drives smooth. I have never had any problems with vehicle. My favorite thing about my car is the technology it has. The car has bluetooth, double portable Charger, and backup camera. The interior is black on black, and the quality of the interior leather is awesome. I would highly recommend this car!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Maria kalamvokis
Horrible car , horrible service.
A few months after I bought this car, all of a sudden a message showed up on my navigation unit saying “no hdd” I wasn’t able to plug my phone in to listen to music, Bluetooth stopped working as well. I contacted the dealer they said my navigation unit and my HDD broke. OUT OF NOWHERE. They said it’s not under guarantee and I have to pay 5000$ to fix it. My car was new.Horrible. It happened out of nowhere and now I have to pay 5k to get it fixed. Ridiculous I don’t recommend this car or even dealing with Acura.
accountCircle Payton
POS - DON'T BUY!!!!
Read really great reviews about this vehicle prior to buying. I purchased a 2014 ILX Hybrid, with 59k miles on it, in great condition. Drove it for less than half a year, put 20k miles on it, and power inverter went out at 80k miles. Over $3,000 to fix, and there's a GOOD chance that the IMA (hybrid) battery will still s**t out on me within the next year or so, and I will be on the hook for another $3k+ repair for that. Now that I am experiencing these issues, I am looking for similar experiences or relevant information out there on the Internet, and there seems to be none. This car is a ticking time bomb piece of s**t, stay far far away from it. I'm going to repair mine, immediately sell it, and get something that is NOT an Acura, end of story.
accountCircle Christ P
My vehicle sucks and I need a new car.
I can afford to buy a new vehicle. Everything about my car sucks. It's falling apart because its so old.
accountCircle Donise I
For the little while I drove the car, it drove beautifully.
After a little while ( 3 months) the car started getting really rickety. Also the windows were made extremely cheap, they crack way to easily and the paint job was cheap as well and started peeling off. Also when it starts getting hot, the roof of the car will start peeling off, due to the glue melting off.
accountCircle Natalis R
Nice drive and I like the look of the car.
The vehicle works pretty well. I do think the steering is nice. Pretty on the outside. Definitely nice. I like it a lot. Easy to drive and rake in trips. I wouldn’t want any other car than this one this is the one for me and I love the way it drives. Great car.
accountCircle Dana P
Its safe a safe and reliable car.
I like the room and luxury of it. I feel as if it drives smooth and looks nice. I wish I had gotten the whole package though. I do not have backup camera or GPS screen.
accountCircle Karolyn A
White car that drive s comfortable you and that you feel safe in.
It is very reliable and long lasting. I love the model. I just love the stuff they put in this for that makes it comfortable to drive and feel nice in. If you ever want a car you should get this one because you will feel comfortable. There is a noticeable difference in the cars and you will see when you get it.
accountCircle Laphaedra F
A great car to have while u have it!
I do not really have problems I just been having the car for a lil while now kind of want a new one but other than that it is great! I love my car great car since I got never ran hot never stopped brakes always good never anything wrong seriously I cannot make this up it is great!

Acura ILX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
150 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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Hybrid
111 HP 38 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Pkg
150 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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2.4L Premium Pkg
201 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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Tech Pkg
150 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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Hybrid Tech Pkg
111 HP 38 MPG 5 Seats
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2014 Acura ILX Owner Reviews

4.30
93 Reviews
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5 stars 56%
4 stars 26%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 1%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Payton on November 30, 2021
POS - DON'T BUY!!!!
Read really great reviews about this vehicle prior to buying. I purchased a 2014 ILX Hybrid, with 59k miles on it, in great condition. Drove it for less than half a year, put 20k miles on it, and power inverter went out at 80k miles. Over $3,000 to fix, and there's a GOOD chance that the IMA (hybrid) battery will still s**t out on me within the next year or so, and I will be on the hook for another $3k+ repair for that. Now that I am experiencing these issues, I am looking for similar experiences or relevant information out there on the Internet, and there seems to be none. This car is a ticking time bomb piece of s**t, stay far far away from it. I'm going to repair mine, immediately sell it, and get something that is NOT an Acura, end of story.
accountCircle Chynna S on June 25, 2021
Interior set up just like an Acura tl.
I love my vehicle because it fits me in perfectly and not too big of a SUV. The perfect small SUV runs great and fast, fills a tank on less than $35. Ability to go fast great tires and durability. It reminds me of a coupe. Sits low and rides fast still has the Acura signature grill look to the front.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Sue H.

I really like the backup camera. It has two views. The heated seats are great for Midwest weather. I really like that the entire backseat lays downs so you transport things like shelving or a long letter.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Sue H.

The engine is smaller so not as much get up and go. The visor does not have an extension. There is really nothing else I can think of that is a con. Tires are smaller not sure how they will handle in the snow.

Ranks #13 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2014 Acura ILX has an average owner rating of 4.45 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2014 Audi S5
5
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2014 Lexus IS 350
4.84
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2014 Acura ILX
4.34

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Acura ILX has a combined MPG of 39 which ranks it #3 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
85 MPG
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2014 BMW 3 Series
45 MPG
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2014 Acura ILX
39 MPG

Is The 2014 Acura ILX A Good Car?

Yes! I have loved it since day one of having it. I have had it now for almost 2 years. I maintain it regularly and it runs great!
Fernando G.
Yes so far it is a good car. It is a relaxing and command car. I have not had any major issues with the car yet. I hope to get a new one soon but I like what I have now. It is easy to kept up with and... Read More
Lisa B.
Yes it is great and beautiful. Works perfectly well and would recommend to other people to buy the car model
Elena T.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Acura ILX?

In the almost two years I have had I have not had any issues. That is partly why I chose Acura though. Reliability.
Fernando G.
Nothing yet so far. I have not had any major problems with my car yet. I hope to have it stay like that.
Mikayla W.
No ti runs smoothly and I would recommend other people to this model and brand, I can't think of any problems
Jay B.

Is The 2014 Acura ILX A Good Value?

I am actually not sure exactly how much my car was brand new. I got mine in 2018 for 14k with 30k miles on it. I am sure they're probably better deals out there.
Fernando G.
I don't remember it was a gift from my parents, but from what they said it is of good value for the cost and brand
Jasmine C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Acura ILX 2014 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: While later model Acura ILXs feature a timing chain, the 2014 is going to have a timing belt. As You probably know, You'll need to get this replaced, usually every seven years, or around 100k miles, whichever...

What's the 2014 acura ilx oil type?

Answer: The oil type used on the 2014 Acura ILX is a SAE 0w-20 full synthetic motor oil.But be careful if You plan on changing Your car oil alone. Todays car design and equipment does not make it too easy to change the...

How to perform 2014 acura ilx oil life reset?

Answer: The oil light on Your 2014 Acura TL is there to remind You to get the oil changed in Your vehicle. Usually a dealership or mechanic will turn off this light when they are done with the service. If they forgot...
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Safety & Reliability

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