1991 Acura Integra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
11 recalls name the 1991 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
36 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
When I open the driver's side door, the driver's seat belt retracts forward which IS correct. but when I close the door, the driver's seat belt should retract back to me but it doesn't. the seat belt IS stuck in the forward position, the red seat belt light IS on and there IS a constant beeping sounding.
- Seat belts
The electric seatbelt on the drivers side no longer retracts. Its stuck in the downward position. Took it to the acura dealership in peoria, az and I was told its not their problem to fix.. Yet I have read all over the internet that acura will fix for the life of the car. This IS a major issue! If…
The electric seatbelt on the drivers side no longer retracts. Its stuck in the downward position. Took it to the acura dealership in peoria, az and I was told its not their problem to fix.. Yet I have read all over the internet that acura will fix for the life of the car. This IS a major issue! If I get seriously injured or die IS acura going to pay for my medical bills or my funeral since they were negligent in making sure something as a safety issue really works!!!! The seatbelt they made electric should be covered under full warranty since they made unsafe seatbelts that save lives!!!!!!! I believe this needs to be fixed asap. According to this site and google this IS a major issue acura IS ignoring since they created the seatbelt yet don't want to fix it! How IS it the owner of the cars responsibility if they make a safety feature that doesn't even last the length of the vehicle! I will never buy acura or encourage anyone to buy from a maker who doesn't care about human safety!!!! Disgusting!!! *tr
- Seat belts
The driver's side seat belt retractor failed to operate beginning at 6:30 am tuesday, 3/22/2011, after putting my car key into the ignition and turning the car on (mileage = 239,146) to go to work. the retractor did not move at all and no sound was ever made indicating failure or trouble. this…
The driver's side seat belt retractor failed to operate beginning at 6:30 am tuesday, 3/22/2011, after putting my car key into the ignition and turning the car on (mileage = 239,146) to go to work. the retractor did not move at all and no sound was ever made indicating failure or trouble. this seat belt retractor has always worked during the entire time that I have owned the vehicle (note: I am not the original owner). the retractor simply failed in the unrestrained position (aka forward position) and has not moved since then. the red seat belt light IS always on now, and if I happen to start the car with the driver's side door open (whether the seat belt IS connected to the retractor or not), a beeping sound can be heard during the entire time that I am operating the vehicle. otherwise, there IS no beeping. (in the months leading up to the failure of the retractor, I noticed that when I would get into the driver's seat and close the driver side door and turn the car on, the retractor worked just fine but the red seat belt light would not turn off. I would then have to open my door and close it again and the light would always go away after that - strange isn't it?). on friday, 3/25/2011, I took this vehicle to sierra acura, a dealership located at 1700 w. Main st., alhambra, ca 91801, (mileage = 239,201) to determine why it failed, and to see if there were any warranties, recalls, etc. the sierra acura technician determined that the retractor's motor experienced an internal failure (not a mechanical failure) and recommended replacement of the seat belt motor assembly ($446) and the seat belt rail ($391). the dealership charged me $92.00 for this inspection service. according to a service advisor and service manager, the motor assembly and rail were not covered under any warranty, recall, etc. only the belt itself and the red clips were covered.
- Tires
1991 acura integra, right side tire blewout. * bf the consumer lost control of the vehicle after the tire blew out and slid off the right side of the road and landed on its right side in a ditch. Ohio traffic report # 10-0309-89 updated 05/03/10 *bf
- Suspension
Bought douglas tires at walmart, 195/60/14. tires wobbled from time I bought them and wore out fast. 2 tires were bought on front of car. walmart double weight balance but tires still bad. *nm
- Electrical system · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Power train › Manual transmission · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Problems with interior lights, cassette player and door locks.*mr there were leaks from one of the windows, there was rust on the outside door (by the key hole) and on the bottom of the door. Occasionally when the vehicle was put into reverse, it made a harsh noise. *ph *jb
- Structure › Body
Clear coat paint IS peeling-off. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passenger automatic seat belt randomly over-retracts as passenger door IS closed and seat IS occupied. Belt only loosens if door IS re-opened. *nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch keeps burning out and has to be replaced. Please add further information.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's seat belt IS stuck in forward position and will not retract. Dealer had tried to repair seat belt, but failed to do so. please provide more information.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Consumer had filled gas tank, and next day car started to hesitate like there was no gas, and then cut off. currently, it won't start. Took to a mechanic, and he said it was current that going into distributor, but not coming out. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed at 68000 miles and required complete replacement, the mechanic reported to the consumer that the transmission was assembled improperly causing a loose bolt inside the transmssion to get shot out with such force as to create a hole in the transmission case the size of a quarter. *mjs
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's side seatbelt retractor IS not working properly. when going over a bump belt retracts as if someone opened the door. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS anti-lock brakes are inoperable. when consumer was driving there was a clunking noise. but when he applied brakes there was no noise. pump from the anti-lock brakes needed to be replaced.*ak
- Seat belts
Automatic driver's side seat belt retractor IS not working, it won't retract when starting the car. Consumer IS not properly restrained on driver's side.
- Suspension › Front
Front right coil rusted and broke. mechanic said due to plastic sheathing cracked allowing water to enter and rust coil. mechanic said he has seen this very issue many time, but mostly on the left front coil.
- Unknown or other
Horn will not activate in cold weather. Temperature has to warm to approx. 68-70 during winter months beofe horn will work at all. Reported to dealer ship. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
ABS master cylinder leaks. Loose hydraulic pressure when stopping. Must pump pedal to stop and keep car from rolling. Pedal will move to the floor.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Intermittently while driving the vehicle will just cut off without any warning in the middle of traffic. dealer has been notified. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
While driving vehicle between 15 and 20 mph every time a bump or a ditch IS hit, the seat belt unlatches as if consumer had opened the door. sometimes the belt does not work at all. took vehicle to dealer, said that the door latch was causing the problem. owner has found no problem with the door latch. problem still exists. *ak *ML
- Power train › Driveline
Differential unit failed due to pin breaking.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
Buttons on vents and climate control buttons do not stay pushed/lit and air distribution doesn't work.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditioner accumulates mold.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti- lock brake system (ABS) pump failed, runs continously. ABS does not pump air into brakes as designed, could cause brake lock up/crash; dealer has not found cause. *ak
- Seat belts
Right front automatic seat belt jammed, pinning passenger in seat. *ak
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
- Speed control 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.
- 10165333This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on the end user besides time to complete installation.
- 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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