2016 Acura Ilx vs 2016 Ford Focus
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 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 52 | 1,176 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 119 | 198 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 29–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura Ilx | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 671 |
| Engine | 1 | 232 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 165 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 81 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 60 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 49 |
| Steering | 3 | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 248 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 219 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 202 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 131 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 59 |
| Overheating | 0 | 56 |
2016 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.