Major Problems with Acura Integra Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Best and Worst Years for Acura Integra
Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Acura Integra.
| Model Year | Complaints |
| 2001 Integra |
6
|
| 2000 Integra |
18
|
| 1999 Integra |
8
|
| 1998 Integra |
21
|
| 1997 Integra |
22
|
| 1996 Integra |
36
|
| 1995 Integra |
52
|
| 1994 Integra |
55
|
| 1993 Integra |
20
|
Worst 3 Acura Integra complaints
1996 Acura Integra
AIR BAGS
Victims: 3
Mileage: 120 miles
1994 Acura Integra
AIR BAGS
Victims: 2
1998 Acura Integra
FRAME AND MEMBERS
Victims: 2
Browse Acura Integra complaints by category
Problems with FRONTAL, SEAT BELTS and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Acura Integra owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving the abs brakes locked up vehicle lost control resulting in an accident also no deployment of driver's and |
35
~ 13528 miles |
| SEAT BELTS drivers seat belt activates inappropriately. the belt is too tight and does not relax when attempting to check traffic when |
26
~ 31848 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving tried to get onto another lane and the steering wheel locked up. once the steering wheel locked up... |
23
~ 5744 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN no summary. dt... |
20
~ 24967 miles |
| TIRES purchase car new consumer was driving on the highway and a michelin tire blew out almost caused an accident . |
19
~ 34577 miles |
| AIR BAGS this was a 45 mph front end collision and neither the drivers or the passenger airbags deployed causing the driver... |
15
~ 22871 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1988 acura integra ls driving west on adams hill st. at ft. sumter in san antonio tex. about 6pm 09/21/05.... |
10
~ 70428 miles |
| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving vehicle between 15 and 20 mph every time a bump or a ditch is hit the seat belt... |
10
~ 38300 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER no summary. dt... |
9
~ 36568 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition assembly interlock failed key can be removed from the ignition without placing the transmission in park.... |
9
~ 7922 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i pulled into the parking lot. since my car was not straight i wanted to back out and park again.... |
8
~ 46223 miles |
| RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the plastic component(s) on the radiator broke allowing coolant to exit the coolant system and splash upon the motor and... |
8
~ 19911 miles |
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS driver's side seatbelt retractor is not working properly. when going over a bump belt retracts as if someone opened the |
8
~ 39449 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine failed. *dh... |
8
|
| SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY sun roof malfunctions. yh... |
8
~ 14000 miles |
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES defective firehawk tires p195. *ak... |
6
|
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT stereo cd player is not working. yh... |
6
|
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine timing belt failed. *sd... |
6
~ 1917 miles |
| POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY window motor failure.... |
6
|
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1) i was driving home and my 95' acura integra 4 door gsr died on the highway (2)if i tried... |
5
~ 77200 miles |
| STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while following a slight curve the steering wheel locked causing the vehicle to veer to the right of the road... |
5
|
| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC none... |
5
|
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC driving at a speed of 40mph when exiting from hwy applying brakes brake pedal went to the floor with no... |
5
|
| SIDEWALL > TIRES rear left tire had bulging sidewall and appeared to blow out. yh... |
5
~ 101592 miles |
| STEERING consumer can hear popping noise in steering wheel while driving. this can result in loss of steering. cause unknown. dealer |
4
~ 76625 miles |
| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the front passenger seat belt anchor slides in and clicks as though it were secure. when any amount of pressure... |
4
|
| GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY rear window broke when vehicle was parked. tt... |
4
|
| SUSPENSION bought douglas tires at walmart 195/60/14. tires wobbled from time i bought them and wore out fast. 2 tires were |
3
~ 49667 miles |
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING entire headlight assembly (high & low beams) has condensation in it. the condensation obstructs the normal emitted pattern of light... |
3
|
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC customer service refuses to fix problem. concerned about safety. no safety defect mentioned within summary. *ak... |
3
|
| RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS seat latch retracted slowly on driver's side and sometimes disn't retract at all. contacted the dealer. *ak... |
3
|
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i am not the owner of the vehicle. the owner was my niece jillian tennyson she and her sister allison... |
3
|
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE intermittently while driving the vehicle will just cut off without any warning in the middle of traffic. dealer has been |
3
|
| FRONT > SUSPENSION last year i started having problems with the vehicle i`ve purchased. i`ve contacted the dealer with the problems and they... |
3
|
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driving the vehicle engine compartment fire.*ak consumer was driving down the street flames started coming from passenger side consumer exited... |
3
|
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS left rear brake pads worn out causing the rear brakes to lock up resulting in loss of control.... |
3
|
| CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when applying brakes there is a shimmy dealer changed capliers. *ak... |
3
~ 52333 miles |
| WHEELS today friday march 18th 2016 at 3:40 pm i hit a pothole that had already been patched while driving that... |
2
~ 142750 miles |
| EQUIPMENT while driving down the highway at legal speed limit of 70 mph the sun roof detached from my 1996 acura... |
2
~ 226500 miles |
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while the vehicle was parked consumer noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. vehicle was |
2
|
| BODY > STRUCTURE clear coat paint is peeling-off. *ak... |
2
~ 56060 miles |
| POWER TRAIN i am told that a bolt came lose inside the transmission and i was very lucky it not happened when... |
2
~ 41000 miles |
| LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT nhtsa#14845-02-e-020-001 april 4/2000 ball joints:replacement for steering or suspension systems: the material used in the manufacturer of the sealing boot... |
2
~ 81000 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car kept dying when slowing down in traffic. battery working ignition not turning over and steering wheel/transmission locked up. have... |
2
~ 72500 miles |
| 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery leaks occurred twice- by seperate units - could have caused fire by burning hole in charcoal canister (post emmissions |
2
|
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY front windshield has visible waves running through all areas. these waves distort outward vision as the car moves right or... |
2
|
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM computer module failure.... |
2
|
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING last year i started having problems with the vehicle i`ve purchased. i`ve contacted the dealer with the problems and they... |
2
|
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING sadly the radiator for the 1994 acura integra is made of plastic and metal - poor engineering! after 3 years... |
2
|
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the windshield wipers stopped working while driving in a heavy rain storm. when driver turned iginition off for about 5 |
2
|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving over 65 mph the vehicle will start to lose all power. the consumer's clearance light keeps coming on... |
2
|
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS warped rotors causing brakes to shake/vibrate.... |
2
|
| ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM buttons on vents and climate control buttons do not stay pushed/lit and air distribution doesn't work. ... |
2
|
| PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering pump and system failed.... |
2
|
| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN shoulder belt rectractor failed.... |
2
|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the engine caught fire when the car was off. tt... |
2
~ 72500 miles |
| WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the drivers seatbelt did not restrain the occupant in a collision and caused massive injuries. please describe. tt... |
2
|
| CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION radius control arm broke (please explain in more detail). tt... |
2
|
| DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN differential unit failed due to pin breaking.... |
2
|
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN problems with interior lights cassette player and door locks.*mr there were leaks from one of the windows there was rust... |
2
|
| SEATS passenger seat is not secure! it falls straight back when reclined from a vertical position. (gears are stripped) this was... |
2
|
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM horn failed. yh... |
2
|
| ENGINE i am a 78 year old woman dealing with males at acura/honda who have done nothing but run around and... |
1
~ 76000 miles |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER a rep at the iihs suggested that i take this up with you. i have found it really difficult to... |
1
~ 92000 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES my abs light was on and i applied my brakes to avoid hitting vehicles in front of me. when i... |
1
~ 168000 miles |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the hood latch assembly becomes loose or no longer functions as normal when closing the hood. this prevents the hood... |
1
~ 134935 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM when the weather is in the high 80s or 90s my car won't start. it turns over okay the electrical... |
1
~ 133000 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER cars don't start in hot weather turns over but don't start. and at time my cars rpm starts to go... |
1
~ 110000 miles |
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas tank of our 1997 acura integra developed a leak at the seam. no corrosion noted. no damage to tank... |
1
~ 8000 miles |
| LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving my vehicle on the freeway a small plastic clip designed to secure an engine hose worked its way... |
1
|
| MARKINGS > TIRES i bought four michelin xgt-v4 tires. one tire did not have the four number dot stamp which indicates week and |
1
|
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving the accelerator became stuck. *ak *ph *jb... |
1
~ 59000 miles |
| CONNECTION > LINK > DRAG shift linkages rusted through vehicle was unable to shift gears correctly. dealer notified. *ak... |
1
~ 67832 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake line had been rubbing against the chasis where it enters the tire well. the line had worn flat... |
1
|
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM catalytic converter shield began to disintegrate. this never has happened before with several integras that i've owned for up to |
1
|
| STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM had started vehicle and was driving it when an odor had entered inside vehicle. drove to mechanic could not locate... |
1
|
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING severe exhaust vibration above 3000 rpm in front exhaust pipe. *ak... |
1
|
| REAR > SUSPENSION replaced distrubitor cap(2)times rotor(2)times coil spark plug wires(2)times battery(2)times radiator(2)times and radiator cap. also wore rear tires was told by... |
1
|
| CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN replaced distrubitor cap(2)times rotor(2)times coil spark plug wires(2)times battery(2)times radiator(2)times and radiator cap. also wore rear tires was told by... |
1
|
| CHILD SEAT kolcraft secura child carrier and car seat has a defect which can cause the child seat to not be properly |
1
|
| HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: head rest will not adjust to consumer's height. the head rest has only one position to adjust not two |
1
~ 12 miles |
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING battery leaks occurred twice- by seperate units - could have caused fire by burning hole in charcoal canister (post emmissions |
1
|
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pump will shut off after car is started causing car to stall. car will not start for several minutes |
1
|
| GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM purge control valve failed. yh... |
1
|
| WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS getting in vehicle alarm for seat belt went off after inserting key alarm did not stop took to dealer twice... |
1
|
| FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel sender failed.... |
1
|
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING power steering pump and system failed.... |
1
|
| CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE the car had was parked on top of hill with emergency brake on and the car was in second gear |
1
|
| CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE water enters the engine air intake and caused severe engine damaged. please describe details. tt... |
1
|
| WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION shoulder belt rectractor failed.... |
1
|
| SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING third brake light disconnected when spoiler installed can't operate w/spoiler due to its small light bulb.... |
1
|
| HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING low beam headlights do not provide sufficient visibility. *ak... |
1
|
| DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN auto-transmission failed due to a hole put through shaft of transmission while driving highway speed. please describe details. tt... |
1
|
| HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY when you have the heater on the heat is blowing directly on drivers foot driver must take foot off accelerator |
1
|
| BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light failed. *skd... |
1
|
| CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs light comes on indicating abs brake sensor failure. *ak... |
1
|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING blinker cover leaked water inside. *ak... |
1
|
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT air conditioner accumulates mold.... |
1
|
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES childproof mechanism on child safety locks broken causing door to be inoperable from inside of vehicle.... |
1
|
| AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN front axle cracked.... |
1
|
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE problems with interior lights cassette player and door locks.*mr there were leaks from one of the windows there was rust... |
1
|
| PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN seat belt does not accomodate large people. the manufacturer does not have extension clips to attach to seat belt to |
1
|
| HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE vehicle experienced hatchback failure. *slc... |
1
|
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY rear hatchback window exploded. *mr when the consumer used the support strap to close the hatchback the glass exploded which... |
1
|
| FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car overheats dial goes in the red the fan don't turn on . tt... |
1
|
FAQ
What year Acura Integra is the most reliable?
Speaking of the models produced in the last 9 years, Acura Integra models of 2001, 1999, 2000 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.
What year was a bad year for Acura Integra?
Acura Integra models of 1994 and 1995 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.
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