Acura Integra Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Acura Integra model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 1986 drew the fewest (5) and the 1994 the most (55).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
1 | 0 | Electrical system | 5★ | 24–32 |
| 1986 Among the fewest complaints |
5 | 2 | Seat belts | — | 24–25 |
| 2001 Among the fewest complaints |
6 | 1 | Tires | — | 23–24 |
| 1999 Among the fewest complaints |
8 | 0 | Tires | — | 24–25 |
| 1988 | 9 | 1 | Service brakes | — | 24–25 |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
10 | 1 | Steering | 5★ | 24–33 |
| 1987 | 11 | 3 | Structure | — | 24–25 |
| 1989 | 16 | 1 | Seat belts | — | 24–25 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 | Seat belts | — | 23–24 |
| 1993 | 21 | 0 | Seat belts | — | 23–25 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 | Electrical system | — | 24 |
| 1997 | 22 | 0 | Air bags | — | 24–25 |
| 1992 | 28 | 0 | Electrical system | — | 23–24 |
| 1990 | 32 | 1 | Seat belts | — | 22–23 |
| 1991 | 36 | 1 | Seat belts | — | 23 |
| 1996 Among the most complaints |
36 | 0 | Air bags | — | 24–25 |
| 1995 Among the most complaints |
52 | 0 | Air bags | — | 24–25 |
| 1994 Among the most complaints |
55 | 1 | Air bags | — | 24–25 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
63 | 3 | Steering | 5★ | 24–33 |
| 2023 | 208 | 2 | Steering | 5★ | 30–33 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Acura Integra years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
1994 Acura Integra: 55 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 16 (29%); Service brakes 9 (16%); Power train 7 (13%).
Reports mention 15 crashes, 13 injuries. 1 recall campaign listed.
1995 Acura Integra: 52 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 18 (35%); Service brakes 8 (15%); Engine and engine cooling 7 (13%).
Reports mention 17 crashes, 2 fires, 13 injuries. 0 recall campaigns listed.
1996 Acura Integra: 36 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 8 (22%); Service brakes 5 (14%); Electrical system 4 (11%).
Reports mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. 0 recall campaigns listed.
The Acura Integra years with the fewest complaints
1986 Acura Integra: 5 complaints
Most-reported: Seat belts 2 (40%); Structure 2 (40%); Power train 1 (20%).
2 recall campaigns listed.
2001 Acura Integra: 6 complaints
Most-reported: Tires 2 (33%); Air bags 1 (17%); Engine and engine cooling 1 (17%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. 1 recall campaign listed.
1999 Acura Integra: 8 complaints
Most-reported: Tires 2 (25%); Child seat 1 (13%); Seat belts 1 (13%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Acura Integra owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 63 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 208 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 1997 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 52 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 55 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 1989 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Acura Integra recalls
- INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES (1986–1991 model years; 3,700,000 vehicles across all models; filed May 1995; 95V103001)
- Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage (2023–2025 model years; 1,693,199 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2024; 24V744000)
- VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER (1986–1987 model years; 360,198 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 1988; 88V180000)
- POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC (1994 model year; 191,289 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 1994; 94V063000)
- EQUIPMENT:OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION (1987 model year; 99,088 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 1987; 87V171000)
All 9 Acura Integra recall campaigns · Acura Integra problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Acura Integra years FAQ
Which Acura Integra year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 1986 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (5). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Acura Integra years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 1994, 1995 and 1996 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the steering. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Acura Integra problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the steering (261 of 657 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Acura Integra have?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns covering the Acura Integra. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Acura Integra recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.