2018 Acura Ilx vs 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Acura Ilx | 2018 Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 109 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 989 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 32–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 24,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura Ilx | Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 27 |
| Power Train | 0 | 23 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 12 |
| Steering | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
2018 Acura Ilx
2018 Chevrolet Cruze
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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.