1997 Acura Integra
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1997
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 22 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
Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
6 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.
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I am a 78 year old woman dealing with males at Acura/Honda who have done nothing but run around and stall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-27
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and engine
Air bags
6 of 22 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
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Tl*- the contact's son was driving the 1997 Acura Integra in the evening hours going around the off ramp of the expressway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-02
Consumer was involved in two collisions in which the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy cause unknown.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-30
Visibility
4 of 22 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
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While traveling at highway speeds the moon roof, or sunroof top flew off onto the highway. Consumer states roof almost hit another car. Consumer feels it may be a manufactures defect. Please provide any further information.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-14
Service brakes
2 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 22 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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
1997 Acura Integra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 4 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 1997 Acura Integra reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1997 Acura Integra?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 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.