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2016 Acura ILX Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
8%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Acura ILX, 8% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“From second month of buying car, battery drained, Acura towing came and towed car to a nearby dealership and replace battery under warranty. Took car down to dealership that I purchased from about nose in front driver wheel hole and problems with the electrical components of the car. They stated car is new drive it more the electrical power stirring, the battery drains quickly(problem with fuse), the brakes system sets off sensors, ABS light on, airbag light on (all though dealership stated they repaired that recall). …”

NHTSA complaint #11277316, filed 2019-10, 50,000 miles

“Codep0087 the car loses power from acceleration and stalls and is scary in busy intersections with children in the car i search with my vin as there is a recall and mine is not connected when it needs to be replaced and under recall”

NHTSA complaint #11694775, filed 2025-10

“On 12-28-16 as I was leaving for work. My engine would not start. Pedal to push down and start button was not working. All icons on my car popped up and says malfunction on all level. It also made weird sounds in front and inside the car. I called cerritos Acura for assistance and spoke with service adviser-don,who indicated he has been aware of new car with battery issue. He asked that I replaced my battery first and bring it to them. I called aaa,who verified my battery is bad with pacific tow. They couldn't replace it cuz they ran out of battery. …”

NHTSA complaint #10938481, filed 2016-12

“From second month of buying car, battery drained, Acura towing came and towed car to a nearby dealership and replace battery under warranty. Took car down to dealership that I purchased from about nose in front driver wheel hole and problems with the electrical components of the car. They stated car is new drive it more the electrical power stirring, the battery drains quickly(problem with fuse), the brakes system sets off sensors, ABS light on, airbag light on (all though dealership stated they repaired that recall). …”

NHTSA complaint #11277337, filed 2019-10

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202119%
2020110%
201926%
201829%
201715%
201648%
2015316%
2014310%
20131421%

Other parts of the 2016 Acura ILX

Air bags
17 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Acura ILX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology