2017 Acura Ilx vs 2017 Ford Focus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Acura Ilx | 2017 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 896 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 90 | 178 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 28–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 57,657 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura Ilx | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 452 |
| Engine | 0 | 229 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 116 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 81 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 61 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 36 |
| Steering | 0 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 178 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 172 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 171 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 89 |
| Overheating | 0 | 50 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 40 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 37 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 20 |
2017 Acura Ilx
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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.