1990 Acura Integra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
11 recalls name the 1990 Acura Integra. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
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.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
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.
Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. the recall IS expected to begin during april 2006. owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Hitch tow bar could separate from the vertical mountingplate, resulting in tow bar attachment failure and separation of trailer fromtow vehicle without warning.
Remedy
A component will be supplied to customer to be attached to the vehicle towing loop, to eliminate cyclic stress in the vertical load plate. Units found with existing fatigue fractures will be replaced with modified hitches.
Owner complaints
32 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- 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. *tr
- Suspension · Tires · 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. *Tr
- Equipment · 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. *jb
- 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.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · 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
- 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
- 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
- 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..
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission will not shift when cold. stays in low gear.
- 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 )
- 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.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil pan broke, causing a loss of all oil. Dealer has not been contacted
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · 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…
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission began taking longer to shift up into 3RD and 4TH gears at cold weather. yh
- 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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Consumer have been experiencing fading front brake affectiveness only in hot weather condition. Dealer was not notified, but repair shop inspected the brake system and could not find anything wrong. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalled while driving 35 mph on a four lane undivided highway. Driver was able to avoid traffic by shifting lanes and turning onto a side street before coming to a complete stop.
- 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. *ak
- 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
- Power train › Axle assembly
Front axle cracked.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicle steering column shaft collasped while driving 60mph due to missing bolts and screws that mfr plant did not install during assembly.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Left side rear seat buckle comes unlatched when used with a booster seat. Please describe details. *ak
- Seat belts
Power seat belt motor failed prior to recall. *Sd
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Passenger side front wheel turnning arm detached from the vehicle, causing the wheels to come off the vehicle. *Ak *slc
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Seat belts · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passengers lapbelt will not release.
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
- Auto. Shoulder belt fails
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.
- 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.
- 51155Rear trailing arm bushing noise.
- 39398The window glass chatters when going up or down.
- 39243Clicking noise while clicking.
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