1996 Acura Integra
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.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 1996
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
1996: 36 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 69 |
| 1995 | 52 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2023 | 208 |
| 2024 | 64 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
22% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
I got into a car accident where a car drove into oncoming traffic and hit the front of my car. The airbags on both the driver's and passengers seat were released. The vehicle was in motion at the time of the accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-08
Also filed under Structure
I was involved in a violent collision in my 1996 Acura Integra. I was going around 25 miles per hour and a pickup truck going from my right to left at about 40 miles per hour collided with my car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-24
Consumer was driving 5 MPH when her vehicle hit a wall, causing the air bags to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-10-18
Service brakes
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and starter assembly.
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I was driving my vehicle down the road suddenly the car just quit while I was in my fourth gear. After having it towed to my house and a technician looking at my situation I was told that it was the ignition switch and from Honda Acura dealer ship.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-24
The vehicle experienced the same problem with the ignition switch as stated in the recall, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-02
Vehicle speed control
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Visibility
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and windshield.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
1996 Acura Integra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E032000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1996 Acura Integra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Acura Integra is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1996 Acura Integra?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Acura Integra have?
- 5 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.