2017 Acura ILX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
25 City / 35 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
201
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Molly B
Great car that's reliable and safe. Gets good gas mileage.
I love my car. It is reliable, stylish, and I have had no issues with it. It has all the features I need and I have affordable monthly payments.
accountCircle Gabby R
My headlights are my favorite part about my car.
I haven't had any issues with my vehicle. I love the design. The black leather interior with the heat warmers comes in handy during the winter. The seats are super comfortable. Although it is a small interior. It is reliable I drive it everywhere. The maintenance is not to expensive.
accountCircle Daisy E
Love struck vehicle of love always love and never hate.
It's a nice vehicle but the seats do not lean back far enough and they're really hard and uncomfortable it would be a lot better in my opinion. It is the way they sit up. I don't know why they made it that way. But it would be a lot more better if they set up more.
accountCircle Thomas A
Aside from my check engine light.
Poor engine performance can mean serious and expensive problems for my vehicle. It is essential to catch and address engine issues early.Fortunately, today's vehicles are equipped with warning lights, including a check engine light, to let me know if there is no problem. When the check engine light illuminators,I should schedule diagnostic services to identify the problem. If the light flashes, this indicates a more serious issue that should get immediate attention.
accountCircle Tara G
Great gas mileage car with a sporty outlook.
I love my car! When I first bought my car I heard of mixed reviews. Every car I feel like has some sort of bad reviews but I have a hard time believing them all because you never know if the issues were from the owner or the car. This car has great gas mileage which is huge for me since I am always driving for work. The maintenance is very minimal as long as you keep up with the oil changes and what not. The speed is great and the interior looks very clean.
accountCircle Mark H
I like that it is sporty and gets good gas mileage. It has luxury car features but not at a luxury car price.
It's more affordable than you'd think. You can drive luxury without breaking the bank.
accountCircle Andrea G
Smooth riding in an Acura ilx.
I love the way my vehicle drives, it is such a smooth ride. As of right now, I do not have any problems with it. One of my favorite features is the backup camera and the ability to speak through my car, I have never owned a car with those features, it really helps to keep you from being distracted and causing accidents.
accountCircle Rick L
It's a good car no complaints.
Haven't had any problems with it. So far this is the best car I have owned. Good on gas I have no complaints. The car is reliable and comfortable. It is easy to drive and my wife likes it too. I would buy another one if I needed another car. I give it a seven out of ten overall.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jenny N
It is nice but not the best for long trips almost fell apart.
Weird engine noise. Does not have a very good break system and causes me to have to take it into get an oil check and maintenances very often which I believe is a waste of time and no one should get an Acura.
accountCircle Stephanie F
Acura 2017 four doors car.
Pretty good, drive fast, save oil? Easy to drive, no much problem for me, does need to fix all times, very comfortable, good reliable, good performance, has lots space to fit my family, navigate feature was good, no need to buy additional GPS to the car.
accountCircle Alicia I
It is electric and goes over 100 miles on a charge.
It's very fast. It does not take much to fill up the tank. I dislike that it is small, I wish it was bigger.
accountCircle Rebecca M
It is fast and very reliable and it is a good buy with many gadgets.
I do not like how small it is. I love how it drives. It is a good car for a smaller family u would recommended something bigger.
accountCircle Michael V
Reliable but unremarkable.
It is very reliable but not the most stylish car. I have never had issues with it but am not particularly proud of it.
accountCircle Rogerline K
Worth your money. Though it has some cons.
It is an okay car. The five seats come in handy for outings with friends. It has a smooth ride. The interior has a lot of room. And a respectable fuel economy rating. There’s a good safety ride. Through the it has a finicky information system. It is not so much of a firm ride.
accountCircle Jaya J
Two drivers in a same car with two different settings.
I like the feature of two driver set up. It just adjust the seat. But I do not adjust the mirror setting which is anyway not good. I love the color and seat of my car. Rest is the same like other cars. The height of the car is not so much which is not so good.
accountCircle Kaitlyn M
Acura ILX, a small luxurious car.
In general, the ILX is a great car. It is compact, easy to drive and has nice features. I have the premium package, so it came with a double screen on the interior. The leather is nice. The car drove very well for the first year. After that, the performance was not so great. The car seems to have slowed down and takes longer to respond to demands.

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
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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w/AcuraWatch Plus
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Premium Pkg
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Premium/A-SPEC Pkg
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Technology Plus Pkg
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Technology Plus/A-SPEC Pkg
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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2017 Acura ILX Owner Reviews

4.26
131 Reviews
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5 stars 48%
4 stars 34%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 2%
1 star 1%
accountCircle TONY on June 21, 2021
BP
It reminds me of my '96 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST, the ILX advantage is technology...
accountCircle Tami H on June 16, 2021
Acura: reliable and lasting.
My vehicle is actually quite reliable. I only bought it this year from someone else, so it is used, but still. It has yet to fail me! I especially love the interior. I am pretty sure it is just the usual interior/base interior but it still has a beautiful look to it!
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Alina B.

The car is simple but very clean looking. It is a beautiful light grey color. The seats are very nice and comfortable. I recommend this car for certain people who like that type of car. This car definitely needs more attention.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Alina B.

There are not really a lot of cons to this car. But one of them is that the ac could maybe work better then it is right now. That is probably something with my car alone and not the car type un general.

Ranks #16 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 Acura ILX has an average owner rating of 4.43 out of 5 which ranks it #16 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Acura ILX has a combined MPG of 35 which ranks it #5 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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85 MPG
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35 MPG

Is The 2017 Acura ILX A Good Car?

Yes, it handles well and I like the amenities. It's a fun, zippy car to drive and has safety features I like. Also its roomy enough to haul the family when needed.
Ken S.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Acura ILX?

I've owned those vehicle for a year and it has been very reliable. I haven't had any problems with it.
Sara H.

Is The 2017 Acura ILX A Good Value?

I researched this vehicle for some time to find the best deal. We paid approximately $22,000 used. Great value.
Allen W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2017 Acura ILX have a spare tire?

Answer: The2017 Acura ILX doesn't have a spare tire. Making sure Your tires are in the greatest of condition is key to not crashing. You will come into issues with this part at some time or another. You might run into...

Does the 2017 Acura ILX have apple carplay?

Answer: The 2017 Acura ILX do indeed come equipped with Apple CarPlay capabilities. This make and model is the first of the most recent line up of Acura vehicles to come with CarPlay, as do all of the subsequent...
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Safety & Reliability

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Roof Strength

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety