1990 ACURA INTEGRA
11 recalls, 46 complaints - 4 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
06E064000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED ... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
06E032000 Apr 18, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDE... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
06E025000 Mar 21, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THA... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
06E023000 Mar 13, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPME... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
95V103001 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECUR... Read more
91E012000 Apr 12, 1991
TRAILER HITCHES
Consequence
HITCH TOW BAR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VERTICAL MOUNTINGPLATE, RESULTING IN TOW BAR ATTACHMENT FAILURE AND SEPARATION OF TRAILER FROMTOW VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
A COMPONENT WILL BE SUPPLIED TO CUSTOMER TO BE ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE TOWING LOOP, TO ELIMINATE CYCLIC STRESS IN THE VERTICAL LOAD PLATE. UNITS FOUND WITH EXISTING FATIGUE FRACTURES WILL BE REPLACED WITH MODIFIED HITCHES.
Complaint Statistics
46 total complaints
2 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
SEAT BELTS
May 5, 2009
Incident date: May 1, 2007
1991 ACURA......AUTOMATIC SEATBELT DOES NOT WORK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THE EMPLOYEE SAID THAT THE SEATBELT SHOULD BE REPLACED FOR FREE. *TR
WHEELS
Mar 27, 2009
Incident date: Mar 26, 2009
AT 8:15PM THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON ROUTE 124 ALSO KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RD. WHEN I HIT A HOLE IN THE GROUND THAT WAS AT LEAST A FOOT DEEP. IT HAS BENT MY WHEEL, DAMAGED MY TIRE, AND BROKEN MY TIE ROD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WILL BE PAYING FOR THIS. *TR
Fire
SUSPENSION
Mar 27, 2009
Incident date: Mar 26, 2009
AT 8:15PM THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON ROUTE 124 ALSO KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RD. WHEN I HIT A HOLE IN THE GROUND THAT WAS AT LEAST A FOOT DEEP. IT HAS BENT MY WHEEL, DAMAGED MY TIRE, AND BROKEN MY TIE ROD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WILL BE PAYING FOR THIS. *TR
Fire
TIRES
Mar 27, 2009
Incident date: Mar 26, 2009
AT 8:15PM THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON ROUTE 124 ALSO KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RD. WHEN I HIT A HOLE IN THE GROUND THAT WAS AT LEAST A FOOT DEEP. IT HAS BENT MY WHEEL, DAMAGED MY TIRE, AND BROKEN MY TIE ROD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WILL BE PAYING FOR THIS. *TR
Fire
EQUIPMENT
May 26, 2006
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
THE SEAT-BELT BUTTON ON MY 1990 ACURA INTEGRA IS BROKEN. IT FITS THE EXACT DESCRIPTION OF SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED IN THE PAST, BUT SINCE MY CAR HAS ALREADY BEEN RECALLED IN THE PAST, ACURA/HONDA DOES NOT CARE THAT IT IS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 26, 2006
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
THE SEAT-BELT BUTTON ON MY 1990 ACURA INTEGRA IS BROKEN. IT FITS THE EXACT DESCRIPTION OF SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED IN THE PAST, BUT SINCE MY CAR HAS ALREADY BEEN RECALLED IN THE PAST, ACURA/HONDA DOES NOT CARE THAT IT IS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *JB
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Aug 16, 2001
Incident date: Apr 10, 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.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Aug 13, 2001
Incident date: Apr 10, 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.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jul 17, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FAILS TO STAY LOCKED. RECALL 95V103001 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED IN 1996. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR CURRENT PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE IS DEFECTIVE AND LOOSE. *SLC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 17, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FAILS TO STAY LOCKED. RECALL 95V103001 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED IN 1996. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR CURRENT PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE IS DEFECTIVE AND LOOSE. *SLC
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Jan 5, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH TRIED TO OPEN SUNROOF, AND IT ALMOST FLEW OUT OF VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 1, 2000
Incident date: Apr 27, 2000
CONSUMER PURCHASED TWO NEW FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRES WHICH WERE MOUNTED ON THE FRONT, CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE 24 MILES WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL, NO COLLISION. *MJS
SEAT BELTS
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT SUDDENLY RELEASES IN MULTIPLE SITUATIONS: UPON SUDDEN STOPS, WHILE DRIVING AT VERIOUS SPEEDS, GOING OVER "SMALL" BUMPS IN ROAD. SOMEIMES AUTOMATIC SEATBELT WON'T ENGAGE UPON SHUTTING DOOR. PRIOR TO THIS THE SEAT BELT HAD THE OPPOSITE PROBLEM...SINCE 1991 SEATBELT OCCASIONALLY TI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 28, 1999
Incident date: Jul 15, 1999
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT WHEN COLD. STAYS IN LOW GEAR.
TIRES
Sep 28, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
I PURCHASED FOUR NEW TOYO TIRES APP. ONE YEAR AGO. THIS SEPT. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT 3 OF THE 4 TIRES HAD SERIOUS SIDEWALL DEFECTS CAUSING "BUBBLES" AND THE DANGER OF SUDDEN DEFLATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.TOYO TIRES HAS NOT SEEMED PART( DOT NUMBER: CXDF22M047 TIRE SIZE: P195/60R1... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Jul 4, 1999
Incident date: Jul 3, 1999
BLOWER FAN STUCK AT LOW SPEED. SWITCH POSITION MAKES NO CHANGE EXCEPT WHEN IN OFF POSITION. FUSES ALL OKAY AND FAN MOTOR PROBLEM MAYBE. STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL ANYTIME FAN IS TURNED ON. NO SMOKE IN INTERIOR THOUGH.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 11, 1999
OIL PAN BROKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF ALL OIL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Mar 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 14, 1998
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HAN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 14, 1998
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 14, 1998
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HAN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 14, 1998
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 14, 1998
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 14, 1998
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 14, 1998
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HAN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 13, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1997
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN TAKING LONGER TO SHIFT UP INTO 3RD AND 4TH GEARS AT COLD WEATHER. YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 13, 1998
Incident date: Sep 30, 1997
TRANSMISSION WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED BY AN ACURA DEALERSHIP, MIKE HARVEY ACURA IN BURLINGAME, CA. THEY NOTED THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST TRANSMISSION THAT NEEDED COMPLETE REPLACEMENT ON THIS VEHICLE MODEL AND YEAR. HOWEVER, ANOTHER FRIEND HAS THE SAME 1990 INTEGRA GS AUTOMATIC AND WAS RECENTLY ASSE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 16, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
CONSUMER HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FADING FRONT BRAKE AFFECTIVENESS ONLY IN HOT WEATHER CONDITION. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED, BUT REPAIR SHOP INSPECTED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 2, 1998
Incident date: Jun 18, 1998
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A FOUR LANE UNDIVIDED HIGHWAY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID TRAFFIC BY SHIFTING LANES AND TURNING ONTO A SIDE STREET BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP.
SEAT BELTS
Apr 8, 1998
Incident date: Dec 27, 1996
VEHICLE SKIDDED ON AN ICE PATCH, CAUSING A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER WAS KILLED BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RETRACTED WHEN THE DOOR BECAME SLIGHTLY AJAR. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
1 deaths
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 13, 1997
Incident date: May 25, 1995
VEHICLE WAS BROADSIDE BY DRUNK DRIVER; VEHICLE HIT CURB & UTILITY POLE; POLE ENDED IN DRIVER'S SEAT; FLOOR OF VEHICLE CAVE UPWARDS; DRIVER'S FEET/LEGS TRAPPED BETWEEN FLOOR & PEDALS; ANKLE WAS BROKEN
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1991
FRONT AXLE CRACKED.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Nov 20, 1996
Incident date: Sep 11, 1996
VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COLLASPED WHILE DRIVING 60MPH DUE TO MISSING BOLTS AND SCREWS THAT MFR PLANT DID NOT INSTALL DURING ASSEMBLY.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 20, 1996
LEFT SIDE REAR SEAT BUCKLE COMES UNLATCHED WHEN USED WITH A BOOSTER SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Nov 13, 1995
POWER SEAT BELT MOTOR FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
May 21, 1996
Incident date: May 8, 1996
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL TURNNING ARM DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO COME OFF THE VEHICLE. *AK *SLC
SEAT BELTS
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
DRIVERS MOTORBELT DOES NOT MOVE ON TRACK. *DSH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
PASSENGERS LAPBELT WILL NOT RELEASE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
CHILDPROOF MECHANISM ON CHILD SAFETY LOCKS BROKEN, CAUSING DOOR TO BE INOPERABLE FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 12, 1995
Incident date: Sep 7, 1995
ABS BRAKES; BRAKES FAIL TO FUNCTION AT APPROPRIATE TIME RESULTING IN CLOSE REAR ENDING. SYSTEM FAILS TO WARN DRIVER SOMETHING WAS WRONG. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 23, 1995
IN JUNE THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE TOOK TO DEALER THE ROTOR AND CALIPER NEED TO BE REPLACED AND REAR THERE IS GRINDING NOISE IN CAR AGAIN TOOK TO DEALER .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 21, 1995
Incident date: Sep 29, 1994
DEFECTIVE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULATOR. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jun 21, 1995
Incident date: Sep 29, 1994
DURING REPLACEMENT OF MASTER CYLINDER INADEQUATE BRAKE PRESSURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE ANTI LOCK BRAKE MODULATOR. TT
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Jun 7, 1995
Incident date: Jun 7, 1995
AUTO-TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO A HOLE PUT THROUGH SHAFT OF TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Jun 6, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
RADIUS CONTROL ARM BROKE (PLEASE EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL). TT
SEAT BELTS
Jun 6, 1995
Incident date: Mar 10, 1994
THE PASSENGER AUTOMATED SEAT BELT, AFTER POSITIONING ITSELFACROSS OCCUPANT'S CHEST SHOULDER, IS NOT TIGHT/BUT HAS SLACK. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 7, 1995
Incident date: Jan 7, 1995
DRIVER SIDE LAP BUCKLE WHEN ENGAGED JAMS WHEN PRESSING THE RELEASE MECHANISM. INTERMITTENT. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 ACURA INTEGRA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 ACURA INTEGRA
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
SB-0708
Nov 1, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
90014R
Jan 28, 1997
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHING NOISE. *TW
92009
Feb 1, 1995
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
CLICKING NOISE WHILE CLICKING. *TW
93011
Jun 1, 1993
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
THE WINDOW GLASS CHATTERS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, ACURA INTEGRA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA23003
Opened: Nov 29, 2023 , Closed: Jan 28, 2025
Momentary Increased Steering Effort
On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaint... Read more
EA94035
Opened: Oct 27, 1994 , Closed: Jul 31, 1995
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91069
Opened: Apr 26, 1991 , Closed: Jul 12, 1991
SPEED CONTROL FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA89005
Opened: Nov 16, 1988 , Closed: Nov 30, 1989
FUEL SYSTEM VENTING
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ACURA INTEGRA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA INTEGRA across all model years (1986, 2025).
91
Total Recalls
767
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
95
Reported Crashes
16
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
ACURA INTEGRA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 71 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 232 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 6 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 18 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 24 | View |
| 1997 | 5 | 25 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 43 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 60 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 68 | View |
| 1993 | 9 | 29 | View |
| 1992 | 9 | 38 | View |
| 1991 | 11 | 41 | View |
| 1990 (current) | 11 | 46 | |
| 1989 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 12 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 6 | View |