NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
1990 Acura Integra 4-DR
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 1995peak 7May 2009
NHTSA investigations into the 1990 Acura Integra
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA94035Opened 27 Oct 1994Closed 31 Jul 1995SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
PE91043Opened 7 Feb 1991Closed 28 Jun 1991SEAT BELTS
AUTO. SHOULDER BELT FAILS
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 149,000 milesLaytonsville, MDFire
WHEELS
AT 8:15PM THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON ROUTE 124 ALSO KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RD. WHEN I HIT A HOLE IN THE GROUND THAT WAS AT LEAST A FOOT DEEP. IT HAS BENT MY WHEEL, DAMAGED MY TIRE, AND BROKEN MY TIE ROD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WILL BE PAYING FOR THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10263213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesLaytonsville, MDFire
SUSPENSION
AT 8:15PM THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON ROUTE 124 ALSO KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RD. WHEN I HIT A HOLE IN THE GROUND THAT WAS AT LEAST A FOOT DEEP. IT HAS BENT MY WHEEL, DAMAGED MY TIRE, AND BROKEN MY TIE ROD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WILL BE PAYING FOR THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10263213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesLaytonsville, MDFire
TIRES
AT 8:15PM THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON ROUTE 124 ALSO KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RD. WHEN I HIT A HOLE IN THE GROUND THAT WAS AT LEAST A FOOT DEEP. IT HAS BENT MY WHEEL, DAMAGED MY TIRE, AND BROKEN MY TIE ROD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WILL BE PAYING FOR THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10263213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mingo, IACrash1 killed
SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE SKIDDED ON AN ICE PATCH, CAUSING A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER WAS KILLED BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RETRACTED WHEN THE DOOR BECAME SLIGHTLY AJAR. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #822324 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greensboro, NCCrash1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
VEHICLE WAS BROADSIDE BY DRUNK DRIVER; VEHICLE HIT CURB & UTILITY POLE; POLE ENDED IN DRIVER'S SEAT; FLOOR OF VEHICLE CAVE UPWARDS; DRIVER'S FEET/LEGS TRAPPED BETWEEN FLOOR & PEDALS; ANKLE WAS BROKEN
NHTSA complaint #808904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
LOS Angelos, CA
SEAT BELTS
1991 ACURA......AUTOMATIC SEATBELT DOES NOT WORK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THE EMPLOYEE SAID THAT THE SEATBELT SHOULD BE REPLACED FOR FREE.
NHTSA complaint #10267772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesLaytonsville, MDFire
WHEELS
AT 8:15PM THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON ROUTE 124 ALSO KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RD. WHEN I HIT A HOLE IN THE GROUND THAT WAS AT LEAST A FOOT DEEP. IT HAS BENT MY WHEEL, DAMAGED MY TIRE, AND BROKEN MY TIE ROD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WILL BE PAYING FOR THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10263213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesLaytonsville, MDFire
SUSPENSION
AT 8:15PM THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON ROUTE 124 ALSO KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RD. WHEN I HIT A HOLE IN THE GROUND THAT WAS AT LEAST A FOOT DEEP. IT HAS BENT MY WHEEL, DAMAGED MY TIRE, AND BROKEN MY TIE ROD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WILL BE PAYING FOR THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10263213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesLaytonsville, MDFire
TIRES
AT 8:15PM THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON ROUTE 124 ALSO KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RD. WHEN I HIT A HOLE IN THE GROUND THAT WAS AT LEAST A FOOT DEEP. IT HAS BENT MY WHEEL, DAMAGED MY TIRE, AND BROKEN MY TIE ROD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WILL BE PAYING FOR THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10263213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 270,000 milesLanexa, VA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE SEAT-BELT BUTTON ON MY 1990 ACURA INTEGRA IS BROKEN. IT FITS THE EXACT DESCRIPTION OF SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED IN THE PAST, BUT SINCE MY CAR HAS ALREADY BEEN RECALLED IN THE PAST, ACURA/HONDA DOES NOT CARE THAT IT IS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10158333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 270,000 milesLanexa, VA
EQUIPMENT
THE SEAT-BELT BUTTON ON MY 1990 ACURA INTEGRA IS BROKEN. IT FITS THE EXACT DESCRIPTION OF SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED IN THE PAST, BUT SINCE MY CAR HAS ALREADY BEEN RECALLED IN THE PAST, ACURA/HONDA DOES NOT CARE THAT IT IS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10158333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Augusta, SC
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
BOLT HOLDING A/C BELT TENSION PULLY SHEARED OFF CAUSING ENTIRE ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF CAR AND GO BOUNCING ACROSS INTERSTATE. DISLODGED P/S BELT CAUSING FAILURE OF POWER STEERING. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT SINCE 1996.
NHTSA complaint #750103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Augusta, SC
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
BOLT HOLDING A/C BELT TENSION PULLY SHEARED OFF CAUSING ENTIRE ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF CAR AND GO BOUNCING ACROSS INTERSTATE. DISLODGED P/S BELT CAUSING FAILURE OF POWER STEERING. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT SINCE 1996.
NHTSA complaint #750103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rosemont, MN
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FAILS TO STAY LOCKED. RECALL 95V103001 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED IN 1996. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR CURRENT PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE IS DEFECTIVE AND LOOSE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #893019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rosemont, MN
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FAILS TO STAY LOCKED. RECALL 95V103001 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED IN 1996. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR CURRENT PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE IS DEFECTIVE AND LOOSE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #893019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hackettstown, NJ
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH TRIED TO OPEN SUNROOF, AND IT ALMOST FLEW OUT OF VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #882106 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waleska, GA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
CONSUMER PURCHASED TWO NEW FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRES WHICH WERE MOUNTED ON THE FRONT, CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE 24 MILES WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL, NO COLLISION. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #556385 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Valencia, CA
SEAT BELTS
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT SUDDENLY RELEASES IN MULTIPLE SITUATIONS: UPON SUDDEN STOPS, WHILE DRIVING AT VERIOUS SPEEDS, GOING OVER "SMALL" BUMPS IN ROAD. SOMEIMES AUTOMATIC SEATBELT WON'T ENGAGE UPON SHUTTING DOOR. PRIOR TO THIS THE SEAT BELT HAD THE OPPOSITE PROBLEM...SINCE 1991 SEATBELT OCCASIONALLY TIGHTENED AND PINNED DRIVER TO THE SEAT NEEDING TO BE RELEASED BY THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BUTTON..
NHTSA complaint #725748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT WHEN COLD. STAYS IN LOW GEAR.
NHTSA complaint #714029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Orleans, LA
TIRES
I PURCHASED FOUR NEW TOYO TIRES APP. ONE YEAR AGO. THIS SEPT. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT 3 OF THE 4 TIRES HAD SERIOUS SIDEWALL DEFECTS CAUSING "BUBBLES" AND THE DANGER OF SUDDEN DEFLATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.TOYO TIRES HAS NOT SEEMED PART( DOT NUMBER: CXDF22M047 TIRE SIZE: P195/60R14 )
NHTSA complaint #712409 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Omaha, NE
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
BLOWER FAN STUCK AT LOW SPEED. SWITCH POSITION MAKES NO CHANGE EXCEPT WHEN IN OFF POSITION. FUSES ALL OKAY AND FAN MOTOR PROBLEM MAYBE. STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL ANYTIME FAN IS TURNED ON. NO SMOKE IN INTERIOR THOUGH.
NHTSA complaint #708215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kent, WA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL PAN BROKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF ALL OIL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED
NHTSA complaint #839505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ANN Arbor, MI
POWER TRAIN
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HANDBRAKE OR PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE. FAILURE IN EQUALIZER RESULTS IN SEVERE PULLING TO ONE SIDE UNDER HARD BRAKING. ELECTRICAL - CAR STALLED AT 55 MPH. DESPITE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY AVOID OTHER VEHICLES, MANEUVER TO A SIDE STREET AND BRING VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. GAGES - THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING/RATTLE COMING FROM THE SPEEDOMETER GAGE. I AM UNCERTAIN WHETHER IT AFFECTS THE ACCURACY OF THE REPORTED SPEED. CAM SHAFT - OIL LEAK FROM SEAL ON LEFT SIDE JUST BEHIND THE DISTRIBUTER CAP
NHTSA complaint #704197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ANN Arbor, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HANDBRAKE OR PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE. FAILURE IN EQUALIZER RESULTS IN SEVERE PULLING TO ONE SIDE UNDER HARD BRAKING. ELECTRICAL - CAR STALLED AT 55 MPH. DESPITE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY AVOID OTHER VEHICLES, MANEUVER TO A SIDE STREET AND BRING VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. GAGES - THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING/RATTLE COMING FROM THE SPEEDOMETER GAGE. I AM UNCERTAIN WHETHER IT AFFECTS THE ACCURACY OF THE REPORTED SPEED. CAM SHAFT - OIL LEAK FROM SEAL ON LEFT SIDE JUST BEHIND THE DISTRIBUTER CAP
NHTSA complaint #704197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ANN Arbor, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HANDBRAKE OR PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE. FAILURE IN EQUALIZER RESULTS IN SEVERE PULLING TO ONE SIDE UNDER HARD BRAKING. ELECTRICAL - CAR STALLED AT 55 MPH. DESPITE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY AVOID OTHER VEHICLES, MANEUVER TO A SIDE STREET AND BRING VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. GAGES - THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING/RATTLE COMING FROM THE SPEEDOMETER GAGE. I AM UNCERTAIN WHETHER IT AFFECTS THE ACCURACY OF THE REPORTED SPEED. CAM SHAFT - OIL LEAK FROM SEAL ON LEFT SIDE JUST BEHIND THE DISTRIBUTER CAP
NHTSA complaint #704197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ANN Arbor, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HANDBRAKE OR PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE. FAILURE IN EQUALIZER RESULTS IN SEVERE PULLING TO ONE SIDE UNDER HARD BRAKING. ELECTRICAL - CAR STALLED AT 55 MPH. DESPITE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY AVOID OTHER VEHICLES, MANEUVER TO A SIDE STREET AND BRING VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. GAGES - THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING/RATTLE COMING FROM THE SPEEDOMETER GAGE. I AM UNCERTAIN WHETHER IT AFFECTS THE ACCURACY OF THE REPORTED SPEED. CAM SHAFT - OIL LEAK FROM SEAL ON LEFT SIDE JUST BEHIND THE DISTRIBUTER CAP
NHTSA complaint #704197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ANN Arbor, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HANDBRAKE OR PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE. FAILURE IN EQUALIZER RESULTS IN SEVERE PULLING TO ONE SIDE UNDER HARD BRAKING. ELECTRICAL - CAR STALLED AT 55 MPH. DESPITE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY AVOID OTHER VEHICLES, MANEUVER TO A SIDE STREET AND BRING VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. GAGES - THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING/RATTLE COMING FROM THE SPEEDOMETER GAGE. I AM UNCERTAIN WHETHER IT AFFECTS THE ACCURACY OF THE REPORTED SPEED. CAM SHAFT - OIL LEAK FROM SEAL ON LEFT SIDE JUST BEHIND THE DISTRIBUTER CAP
NHTSA complaint #704197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ANN Arbor, MI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HANDBRAKE OR PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE. FAILURE IN EQUALIZER RESULTS IN SEVERE PULLING TO ONE SIDE UNDER HARD BRAKING. ELECTRICAL - CAR STALLED AT 55 MPH. DESPITE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY AVOID OTHER VEHICLES, MANEUVER TO A SIDE STREET AND BRING VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. GAGES - THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING/RATTLE COMING FROM THE SPEEDOMETER GAGE. I AM UNCERTAIN WHETHER IT AFFECTS THE ACCURACY OF THE REPORTED SPEED. CAM SHAFT - OIL LEAK FROM SEAL ON LEFT SIDE JUST BEHIND THE DISTRIBUTER CAP
NHTSA complaint #704197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ANN Arbor, MI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRAKES - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 CALIPERS. EACH CALIPER FAILURE REQUIRED ME ALSO TO REPLACE THAT PAIR OF ROTORS. I AM CURREBTLY ON MY 3RD MASTER CYLINDER. EACH FAILURE HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY PEDAL FADING AT INTERSECTION AND CAR ROLLING INTO INTERESCTION. ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY PULLING UP THE HANDBRAKE OR PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE. FAILURE IN EQUALIZER RESULTS IN SEVERE PULLING TO ONE SIDE UNDER HARD BRAKING. ELECTRICAL - CAR STALLED AT 55 MPH. DESPITE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY AVOID OTHER VEHICLES, MANEUVER TO A SIDE STREET AND BRING VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. GAGES - THERE IS A LOUD SQUEAKING/RATTLE COMING FROM THE SPEEDOMETER GAGE. I AM UNCERTAIN WHETHER IT AFFECTS THE ACCURACY OF THE REPORTED SPEED. CAM SHAFT - OIL LEAK FROM SEAL ON LEFT SIDE JUST BEHIND THE DISTRIBUTER CAP
NHTSA complaint #704197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Leandro, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED BY AN ACURA DEALERSHIP, MIKE HARVEY ACURA IN BURLINGAME, CA. THEY NOTED THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST TRANSMISSION THAT NEEDED COMPLETE REPLACEMENT ON THIS VEHICLE MODEL AND YEAR. HOWEVER, ANOTHER FRIEND HAS THE SAME 1990 INTEGRA GS AUTOMATIC AND WAS RECENTLY ASSESSED BY AN ACURA DEALER AS NEEDING A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #701316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.