1988 Acura Integra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Acura Integra. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Acura Integra. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
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.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Brake light switch failed due to poor design contacts get stuck or lodged due to narrow housing . *Et
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While driving at 25 mph heater core bursted, causing hot water to flow into the passenger's compartment. Driver sustained 2ND degree burns. acura has been contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Left rear brake calipers locked up randomly. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle will stall without warning while driving when coming to a stop. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
The windsheild wiper switch shorted out and caused a passenger compartment fire. Please describe. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Failure of the ABS brake ABS brakes locked up caused consumer to have an accident. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission had gone out while driving, made a lot of noise and does not go in reverse. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel line leak, while driving. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Axle assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Transmission failure.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10190486This 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.
- 10037486Acura: 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.
- 39404Special return: igniters.
- 39403Product update campaign: igniter.
- 39394Igniter product update campaign.
- 39243Clicking noise while clicking.
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