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2001 Acura Integra: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Acura Integra, most recently filed July 2002. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Acura Integra. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2001 Acura Integra. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V196000 Filed Jul 24, 2002

HONDA/AIR BAG MODULES

Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
Consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 2, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Repair progress not yet reported375 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (6)

6 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The tires is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Acura Integra, by component (top 5). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 6.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2001 compares with other Integra years

Best and worst Integra years →
1996199719981999200020012023202420252026
This year (2001)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 24 mpg combined

24
mpg combined
22
city
28
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,800
CO₂ tailpipe
370 g/mi
EPA class
Subcompact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,721per year
$227per month
625gallons a year

Miles ÷ 24 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2001 Acura Integra configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
1.8 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 24$2,800370
1.8 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 24$3,400370
1.8 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 23$2,900386

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2001 Acura Integra FAQ

How many recalls does the 2001 Acura Integra have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 02V196000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2001 Acura Integra problems?

Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Tires (2), Air bags (1), Engine and engine cooling (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2001 Acura Integra get?

EPA rates the 1.8 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 22 city, 28 highway and 24 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2001 Integra compare with other years?

Among the 1996–2001 Acura Integra model years at least five years old, the 2001 drew the fewest complaints (6) and the 1996 the most (36). The 2001 drew 6. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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