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1995 Acura Integra: problems, recalls and reliability

5 recalls and 52 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (31% of complaints); the 1993 and 1997 model years look more trouble-free.

Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009

5
recalls
52
owner complaints
2
fire reports
112,000
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Problems tend to appear late (median 112,000 mi)Weak spot: air bags (31%)2 fire reports

Common problems

Computed from 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)31% · 16 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)13% · 7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)10% · 5 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)8% · 4 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)8% · 4 complaints
Tires6% · 3 complaints
Tl* the contact owned a 1995 acura integra. While driving 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The ABS warning indicator illuminated. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises to the knees, chest, lower back, and neck that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to g & m towing (15063 main st, hesteria, ca 92345). The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2017
While waiting in line for car inspection, had the car in neutral with the hand brake on, I then put the car in drive and suddenly it lunged forward. Trying not to hit other cars, but could not stop the car. Finally I hit a guard rail, bounced off a curb and hit a truck and finally smashed into a concrete wall. Air bags did not deploy. *nmOwner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2006
The driver was involved in a frontal collision. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. This caused the driver to sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a garage. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details. *nmOwner report · Air Bags · Oct 2004
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(1) I was driving home and my 95' acura integra 4 door gsr died on the highway (2)if I tried to start the car, it would start then die as I let the key go. I found that if I held the key close to iii then the engine would stay on. I got home and took apart the ignition harness and noticed that there was a spot where the contact point was pitted. That's when I figured the ignition harness switching mechanism (by the key ignition cylinder) was not getting good contact. (3) I tried to sand off the pitted part and put a layer of solder over it, but it still dies after a while. Then I would have to do it again. I'm temporary doing this till I can afford a new ignition harness. *jbOwner report · Electrical System · Jun 2004
While driving at normal speed and driver wearing the seat belt had a front collision, and neither of the air bags deployed. No air bag light warning prior to the crash, police report and pictures were available. *akOwner report · Air Bags · Sep 2003
The plastic component(s) on the radiator broke allowing coolant to exit the coolant system and splash upon the motor and other engine components. The acura dealer (in omaha nebraska; 84th street) was queried about this problem and the service department employee indicated they had replaced three radiators in the previous few weeks. They stated this appeared to be a higher than normal failure rate. The individual provided me acura's regional number and I called to advise them of this problem. The person from acura regional headquarters advised me this was not a problem otherwise they would have taken action previously. *laOwner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2002
Catalytic converter shield began to disintegrate. This never has happened before with several integras that I've owned for up to 10 years. I believe the shield was defective.*akOwner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2001
Entire headlight assembly (high & low beams) has condensation in it. The condensation obstructs the normal, emitted pattern of light, as well as reduces night-time vision. The first headlight failure was covered under warranty, however, the most recent headlight failure will have to be paid for by me as the car is out of warranty now.Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Dec 2000
Apparently after closing the sunroof, a fire started in the roof of the car above the passenger front seat. There are two, 5 inch long, approximately 3/4 inch wide strips in the ceiling of the car that have been burned. There is no damage to the outside of the car.Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2000
The ABS system starts pumping/buzzing and the ABS light comes on. Had it checked and I am told it is a 1300.00 repair. Seems like a design problem because there is no way to replace the plastic ABS fluid receptacle withour replacing the whole ABS system. On the integra section of the superhonda.com web board you can see many other people are disconnecting the fuse to override the ABS because the repair is too costly. This seems like a safety issue that should be addressed. *akOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2000

When filing, owners marked a crash in 17 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 5 campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS09E025000 · May 2009

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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING06E049000 · May 2006

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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING06E026000 · Mar 2006

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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING06E060000 · Jun 2006

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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING06E032000 · Apr 2006

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. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

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.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Cylinders4
FuelGasoline
TransmissionAutomatic · Manual/Standard
Body stylesHatchback/Liftback/Notchback · Sedan/Saloon

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Acura Integra reliable?

NHTSA has 52 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Acura Integra. The most complained-about area is air bags (31% of complaints).

At what mileage do 1995 Acura Integra problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 112,000 miles or less.

Does the 1995 Acura Integra have open recalls?

5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.