2016 Acura Ilx vs 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
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 | 2016 Acura Ilx | 2016 Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 52 | 247 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 119 | 1,330 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 32–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 59,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura Ilx | Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 58 |
| Power Train | 9 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 17 |
| Steering | 3 | 18 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 6 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 33 |
| Stalling | 0 | 23 |
| Overheating | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2016 Acura Ilx
2016 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.