2017 Acura ILX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 20%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Acura ILX, 20% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 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.
“Car jerks, slips and hesitates when shifting from reverse to drive and when driving at low speeds. Already taken to dealer to look at, was told it's because car was in break-in period, however now that it has 1k miles, issues are still occurring. I've seen reports of the tlx with similar issues and same 8 speed transmission where Acura had a software update for a fix. When I mentioned this to the dealer, they acted as if they never heard of this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10936392, filed 2016-12, 1,000 miles“Vehicle was in motion and stopped on the highway access rode. The transmission/power train and gears were stripped and unable to move the car. The right axle was stripped. The left back tire was a defect and tire split. I have to pay for a tire within 15k miles and the power train, gear, transmission and right axle went out less than 8 months of owning the car. American honda co and vangergriff Acura fail to replacement the car or buy me out the contract. The defects were known by american honda co. And vangergriff honda in arlington, tx. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195384, filed 2019-04, 17,000 miles“My 2017 Acura ILX makes a loud clunk, and shifts extremely hard when coming or coasting to a stop. 1-2 gear seems to be the only time this issue arises. This issues creates startling reaction from the driver due to the loud clunk and force of the shift in gears, as well as loss of confidence in the vehicles ability to safely come stop without issues. Reproducing the issue is difficult because the issue usually occurs in traffic in 1-2 gears and test driving it around the block is not sufficient enough to experience hard shift/clunk. I was told it may be the rear differential bushing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11430969, filed 2021-08“The contact owns a 2017 Acura ILX. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v424000 (power train). After contacting courtesy Acura (3701 nicholasville rd, lexington, ky) and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact planned to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11280753, filed 2019-11Related 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…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Acura ILX
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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