Acura Integra — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to avoid, 2 to watch and 3 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid1 year

Caution2 years

Best bets3 years

Complaint history

1986: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 33 complaints, Recommended 1991: 37 complaints, Recommended 1992: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 69 complaints, Caution 1995: 52 complaints, Recommended 1996: 36 complaints, Recommended 1997: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2001: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2010 2016 2023: 208 complaints, Avoid 2023 2024: 63 complaints, Caution 2025: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2026: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2023 · 208
1986: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 33 complaints, Recommended 1991: 37 complaints, Recommended 1992: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 69 complaints, Caution 1995: 52 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 36 complaints, Recommended 1997: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2001: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013 2016 2019 2023: 208 complaints, Avoid 2023 2024: 63 complaints, Caution 2025: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2026: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2023 · 208
1986: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 33 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 37 complaints, Recommended 1992: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 69 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 52 complaints, Recommended 1996: 36 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 17 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2001: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2023: 208 complaints, Avoid 2023 2024: 63 complaints, Caution 2025: 10 complaints, Not enough data 2026: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2026 2023 · 208
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2026 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2025 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2024 ◆ Caution 63 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2023 ■ Avoid 208 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2002–2022 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2001 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2000 ○ Not enough data 17 Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1999 ○ Not enough data 8 Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1998 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1997 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996 ▲ Recommended 36 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 52 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 69 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991 ▲ Recommended 37 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

19

recalls on file across every Acura Integra model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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