2013 Acura Ilx vs 2013 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Acura Ilx | 2013 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 66 | 315 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 74 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–38 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,000 mi | 33,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura Ilx | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 25 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 36 |
| Steering | 3 | 37 |
| Power Train | 9 | 22 |
| Engine | 6 | 22 |
| Structure | 1 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 30 |
| Stalling | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2013 Acura Ilx
2013 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.