MYRModel Year Report

1991 Acura Integra

▲ Better than typical
1991 Acura Integra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:36.359Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
37
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 37 complaints 1991 37 1992: 28 complaints 1993: 21 complaints 1994: 69 complaints 1995: 52 complaints 1995 1996: 36 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 21 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 17 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2023: 208 complaints 2024: 64 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints
1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 37 complaints 1991 37 1992: 28 complaints 1993: 21 complaints 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 52 complaints 1996: 36 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 21 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2023: 208 complaints 2023 2024: 64 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints
1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 33 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1991 37 1992: 28 complaints 1992 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 1995: 52 complaints 1995 1996: 36 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 21 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2023: 208 complaints 2023 2024: 64 complaints 2024 2025: 11 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints 2026

1991: 37 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19865
198711
19889
198916
199033
199137
199228
199321
199469
199552
199636
199722
199821
19998
200017
20016
2023208
202464
202511
20263

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

38% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and warning light/devices.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Driver side seat belt did not work when accident occured. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-03

The car was off and the automatic seatbelt wrapped around her neck and she could not breathe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-21

When I open the driver's side door, the driver's seat belt retracts forward which is correct. But when I close the door, the driver's seat belt should retract back to me but it doesn't.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-30

Service brakes

19% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system.

FIRE

Visibility

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1991-04-01Trailer hitches91E012000 No summary on file.

    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…

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  2. I
    1991-04-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-12 Speed control failure
  3. I
    1994-10-27Engineering analysisClosed 1995-07-31 Seat belt buckle failure
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    1995-05-19Seat belts95V103001 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…

    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…

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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    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.

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    2006-04-17Exterior lighting06E032000 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.…

    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.

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    2006-05-02Exterior lighting06E025000 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…

    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.

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    2006-05-09Exterior lighting06E023000 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…

    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.

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    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 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…

    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.

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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 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…

    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.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…

    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.

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    Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1991 Acura Integra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 91E012000 · Trailer hitches
  • Recall 95V103001 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E032000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E025000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E023000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1991 Acura Integra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Acura Integra is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Acura Integra?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Acura Integra have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.