1996 Acura Integra

▲ Better than typical
1996 Acura Integra
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:50.529Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Acura Integra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 33 complaints 1991: 37 complaints 1992: 28 complaints 1992 1993: 21 complaints 1994: 69 complaints 1995: 52 complaints 1995 1996: 36 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1998: 21 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 17 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2023: 207 complaints 2024: 63 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
1996: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
19865
198711
19889
198916
199033
199137
199228
199321
199469
199552
199636
199722
199821
19998
200017
20016
2023207
202463
20257
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

AIR BAGS 22%

22% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20171208

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, 20110524

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN HER VEHICLE HIT A WALL, CAUSING THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961018

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and starter assembly.

FIRE
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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, 20151024

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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030402

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and windshield.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060417 — exterior lighting

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. H

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.

Campaign 06E032000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

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.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060801 — exterior lighting

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 RE

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.

Campaign 06E060000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Acura Integra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E032000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E060000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 1991 ● 1995

WORST YEARS

■ 2023 ◆ 1994 ◆ 2024

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.