2016 Acura ILX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 17%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Acura ILX, 17% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“There eis a clunking noise coming from under the hood. There is a metal to metal clunking wherever there is shift in drive train torque. Technician suspected bad engine/transmission mount clunking against the subframe or body. I've brought it to service over 4 times and been without my car for over a month and they're saying it's as designed.”
NHTSA complaint #10853657, filed 2016-04, 1,500 miles“My 2016 Acura ILX transmission makes a clunking sound when 1) the accelerator is depressed after slowing down; whilst slowing down to a stop. Seems as though the 8 speed auto transmission is remaining at too high a gear at slower speeds. The sound is quite disconcerting. I have escalated the issue to Acura corporate office, and their response is that other vehicles of the same model make the same sound. Really??? Is Acura just waiting for complaints of transmissions or torque converters blowing up before they take appropriate action?”
NHTSA complaint #10884284, filed 2016-07, 20,000 miles“Driving on freeway at freeway speed, vehicle shifted into n. All power was lost although engine remained at idle. Necesitated emergency menauevers to shoulder of freeway. All alert lights lit, vehicle remained at idle. Was unable to select any gear. Vehicle was towed by roadside service to dealer. In motion, at freeway speed, on freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #10884155, filed 2016-07, 3,555 miles“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 #11277320, filed 2019-10, 75,000 miles“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 #11277325, filed 2019-10, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V424000Jun 6, 2019Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully…Covers: Acura ILX 2016–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10118001Sep 6, 2017Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink®. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
- 10118000Sep 6, 2017Service bulletin - The 8-Speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) has a bump or hard shift when coming to a stop, usually on the downshift from 2nd to 1st. This symptom is…
- 10198913Feb 1, 2016Power Distribution Schematics Added to Next Generation EWDs. Just so you know, we?ve added Power Distribution schematics to our Next Generation EWDs! You?ll find them under the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Acura ILX
17 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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