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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2020 Acura ILX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
30%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Acura ILX, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year.

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.

“I live in a colder climate, we’re were experiencing temperatures in the 20’s with ice storms. While driving the rear window completely shattered, the rear defroster was on during the time of the incident. I contacted the manufacturer for a remedy, they informed me there is no remedy for my particular vehicle. They suggested I pay out of pocket at a certified Acura dealership to get a dignostic and to get the window fixed. I decided to have the window replaced by Safelite. There is a very big and well known problem with the 2020 Acura RDX for this same scenario happening. …”

NHTSA complaint #11654004, filed 2025-04

“The factory original windshield wipers caused micro scratches in the glass. Dirt cannot be thoroughly cleaned from the scratches and collects more dirt during driving. When facing the sun, dirt particles in the scratches reflect in the scratches obstructing clear vision. Changing windshield wipers after just two years of use from new did not correct the problem. This particular vehicle is garaged.”

NHTSA complaint #11492908, filed 2022-11

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202119%
2020330%
201612%
201323%

Other parts of the 2020 Acura ILX

Steering
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Acura ILX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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