1994 Acura Integra

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Acura Integra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:08.807Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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.

Complaints
69
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 37 complaints 1992: 28 complaints 1993: 21 complaints 1994: 69 complaints 1994 69 1995: 52 complaints 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 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1992: 28 complaints 1992 1993: 21 complaints 1994: 69 complaints 1994 69 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 1992: 28 complaints 1992 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 69 complaints 1994 69 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

1994: 69 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.

Air bags

23% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving at 30 MPH consumer entered an intersection. While crossing the intersection, another vehicle ran a stop sign, causing the consumer to collide with the front driver's side of the other vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-04

While driving at 60MPH vehicle was in a head on accident with another vehicle. Upon impact, both airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-03

Upon frontal impact @ 45 MPH, drivers air bag failed to deploy. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-05

Visibility

13% · 9 reports

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

Service brakes

13% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

10% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing radiator assembly and cooling system.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1994Complaint volume 69 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1994-04-14Power train94V063000 A retaining clip that connects the transmission shift cable to the shift lever actuating rod can have insufficient retention pressure and may eventually come off after repeated shift lever operation.

    Remedy: Dealers will install an improved retaining clip.

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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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    2006-07-01Exterior 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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    2009-07-28Exterior 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.

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Acura Integra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V063000 · Power train
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E032000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Acura Integra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Acura Integra is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Acura Integra?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Acura Integra have?
6 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.