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2016 Acura

ILX

Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Acura ILX: best and worst years
2016 Acura ILX

Closest available photo (2019 model year); you're viewing the 2016.

2019 photoKevautoCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AM8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
309 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
32.8 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 3.8 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
182 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
105 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,120 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
89 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
51
Reported injuries
5

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS21%
  • SERVICE BRAKES15%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 80 total.

Acura ILX: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

103 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Feb 28, 2026AIR BAGSB18-021

    Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2016 ILX and 2016 RDX.

  • Dec 23, 2021STRUCTUREB20-047

    Service Bulletin - This warranty extension applies only to 2016-18 ILX vehicles painted B-612P (2016 models: Bright Kinetic Blue Pearl) or (2017-18 models: Catalina Blue Pearl).

  • Dec 5, 2020STRUCTUREBPaS12052020901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Nov 20, 2020EQUIPMENTONL6P811202020

    Owner Notification Letter - On some 2016-18 ILX models, the exterior paint around the front windshield and/or rear glass may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 8 years from the original date of purchase.

  • Nov 4, 2020STRUCTUREBPaS11042020901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Oct 16, 2020EQUIPMENTBPaS10162020901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Oct 1, 2020STEERINGB20-038

    Service Bulletin - While driving, the steering wheel rattles when you turn it.

  • Sep 29, 2020EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBBOM09292020

    Dealer Message - Today, September 29, 2020, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2016-2018 ILX vehicles with Catalina Blue Pearl or Bright Kinetic Blue Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint around the front and/or rear windshield glass. Acura is extending the paint warranty coverage to 8 years/unlimited mileage.

  • and 95 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.