Acura INTEGRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
536 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
108,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 69 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 249 of 536 complaints (46.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 259 | 48.3% |
| Braking behavior | 47 | 8.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 23 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 17 | 3.2% |
| Engine operation | 11 | 2.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 249 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 27 |
| Seat Belts | 19 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 17 |
| Tires | 17 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
Steering: 249; Air Bags:Frontal: 27; Seat Belts: 19; Electrical System: 17; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 17; Tires: 17; Air Bags: 16; Unknown Or Other: 16
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 19 |
| 150,000 and above | 19 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 19; 150,000 and above: 19
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 467 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 128 |
| 2024 | 122 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 15 |
1995: 48; 1996: 35; 2000: 33; 2001: 28; 2002: 19; 2003: 27; 2004: 14; 2005: 6; 2006: 7; 2007: 6; 2008: 4; 2009: 6; 2010: 4; 2011: 4; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 6; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 5; 2022: 2; 2023: 128; 2024: 122; 2025: 12; 2026: 15
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 259 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 47 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 23 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10183760 · 2007-02-27 (February 27, 2007)
THE CONSUMER'S 1987 ACURA INTEGRA LX EXPERIENCED STEERING WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE**CC UPON QUICK REMOVAL OF THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER COVER, A CIRCULAR CRACK WAS DISCOVERED THAT ENCOMPASSED ABOUT 95% OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE SURROUNDING THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINED NUT. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10183760 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 750103 · 2001-08-08 (August 8, 2001)
BOLT HOLDING A/C BELT TENSION PULLY SHEARED OFF CAUSING ENTIRE ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF CAR AND GO BOUNCING ACROSS INTERSTATE. DISLODGED P/S BELT CAUSING FAILURE OF POWER STEERING. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT SINCE 1996.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 750103 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 784434 · 2000-01-17 (January 17, 2000)
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED DUE TO POOR DESIGN CONTACTS GET STUCK OR LODGED DUE TO NARROW HOUSING . *ET
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 784434 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978303 · 1996-01-26 (January 26, 1996)
FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978303 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977528 · 1996-01-11 (January 11, 1996)
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING, MADE A LOT OF NOISE AND DOES NOT GO IN REVERSE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977528 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487052 · 1995-07-18 (July 18, 1995)
VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY UPON SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487052 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 980490 · 1996-03-11 (March 11, 1996)
THE CONSUMER HAD A RECALL DONE ON SEAT BELTS AND BELT BUCKLE. THE DEALERSHIP PIERCED A ELECTRICAL WIRE CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 980490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032647 · 2003-08-12 (August 12, 2003)
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 MECHANIC IT WAS MY TRAILOR ARM BUSHINGS HAD THOSE REPLACED AFTERWARDS WENT TO GO GET IT ALIGNED THEY SAID I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO A FRAME SHOP.BACK REAR TIRE WAS STILL KICKED OUT. I ALSO HAD THE CV JOINTS REPLACED (2)TIMES THE FIRST TIME I DROVE HOME 80 MILES TO WHERE I HAD CAR SERVICED TO FIND OUT THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED ALL OVER GROUND. TOOK IT BACK & THEY SAID THAT THEY HAD …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10032647 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 984230 · 1996-05-08 (May 8, 1996)
VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 744104 · 2001-04-16 (April 16, 2001)
WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR STALLED OUT ON THE FREEWAY. THE 1ST TIME WAS IN MAY 2000. ON THE FREEWAY, THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. SANTA MONICA ACURA REPLACED THE IGNITOR, DIST. CAP AND ROTOR. THE 2ND TIME WAS MARCH 2001. PASADENA ACURA REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 744104 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977775 · 1996-01-18 (January 18, 1996)
WHEN GAS TANK IS FULL GASOLINE VAPORS SEEPS INTO VEHICLES INTERIOR. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977775 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037104 · 2003-09-03 (September 3, 2003)
GAS LINES RUSTING AT METAL LINES FROM GAS TANK.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 165,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037104 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
2023: 2; 2024: 3; 2025: 1; 2026: 0