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1989 Acura Integra

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
16
Latest Sep 3, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest May 24, 1995
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
1
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
4
7 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 16 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1989 Acura Integra, most frequently naming the seat belts, brakes and fuel system categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 6 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Seat belts421.1%
  • Brakes315.8%
  • Fuel system210.5%
  • Transmission210.5%
  • Powertrain (other)15.3%
  • Steering15.3%
  • Suspension15.3%
  • Body & structure15.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
95V103001

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

May 24, 1995
3,700,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
The risk: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA94035ClosedEngineering Analysis

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

Opened Oct 27, 1994
Closed Jul 31, 1995

There is no summary currently available

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYLed to recall 95V103001

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 16
Fuel system
Filed Sep 3, 2003

GAS LINES RUSTING AT METAL LINES FROM GAS TANK.*AK

NHTSA ID
10037104
Incident
Sep 2, 2003
Mileage
165,000 mi
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Jun 5, 2001
Crash reported1 injury reported

PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT TOOK OFF. ENGINE REVVED LOUDLY. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO BRAKING ACTION. VEHICLE HIT POLE. CONSUMER SUFFERED BROKEN BONES AND CHEST INJURIES. *AK *SLC

NHTSA ID
889799
Incident
May 22, 2001
Visibility
Filed Jul 13, 2000

WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING WITHOUT ANY CONTACT FROM ANOTHER SOURCE. CRACKS RUN ACROSS FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE.*AK

NHTSA ID
865370
Incident
May 1, 2000
EngineSteering
Filed Jun 21, 1999

PIN THAT HOLDS STEERING NUCKLE/ WHEEL ASSEMBLY SHEARED IN TWO CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF CAR. OIL PLUG STRIPS OUT.

NHTSA ID
707720
Incident
Jul 8, 1997
Suspension
Filed Jan 26, 1999

THE FRONT OF VEHICLE IS VERY LOW, DESIGN FLAW. WHEN VEHICLE HITS BUMPS IN ROAD IT MAKES CLUNKING NOISES. ALSO, RIGHT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE. *AK

NHTSA ID
832048
Incident
Aug 9, 1998
Seat belts
Filed Aug 29, 1996
Crash reported2 injuries reported

DURING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLLED OVER. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES DID NOT STAY LOCKED IN PLACE.*AK

NHTSA ID
801588
Incident
Aug 26, 1996
Interior & seats
Filed Jul 30, 1996
Crash reported3 injuries reported

UPON IMPACT, DURING REAR END COLLISION, AT APPROX. 35MPH, FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR SEAT TRACK ANCHOR BOLT BROKE.*AK

NHTSA ID
800258
Fuel system
Filed May 28, 1996

METAL FUEL LINE RUSTED AT FUEL PUMP, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. *DH

NHTSA ID
504909
Incident
Apr 1, 1996

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

RFI20210312_BB64

EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION

This SKU is a bushing kit. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the retail package label for accuracy. If the label is incorrect, the customer may have difficulty locating the desired product. If the labels are left incorrect, sales may be less than forecasted.

SB-0708

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING. *RM

92009

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

CLICKING NOISE WHILE CLICKING. *TW

B27

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN: IGNITER. *TW

B930008

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

SPECIAL RETURN: IGNITERS. *TW

K40

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

IGNITER PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN. *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Acura Integra by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026100—
2025710—
2024633155.9
20232062154.1
2001650—
2000174053.0
1999840—
1998214060.5
1997225055.6
1996365054.5
1995525061.1
1994556058.5
1993219046.1
1992289053.4
19913611261.1
19903211258.0
1989Viewing161152.5
1988911—
1987113248.1
1986522—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.