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#BS-1987-ACUINT-17A2

1987 Acura Integra

Based on reports from 12 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 12 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:frame And MembersHIGH

2 owners reported structure:frame and members issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank AssemblyMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:frame And Members (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:frame And Members2 (17%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (8%)

Exterior Lighting:headlights1 (8%)

Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable1 (8%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper1 (8%)

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate1 (8%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys1 (8%)

Speed Control1 (8%)

1987 Acura Integra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1987 Acura Integra, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Acura Integra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Acura Integra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:headlights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable Issues

Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Acura Integra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1987 Acura Integra. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

87V171000Nov 1987

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.

88V180000Nov 1988

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.

95V103001May 1995

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Acura Integra is the 2023 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1987 Acura Integra vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 1987.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 12 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1987 Acura Integra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Acura Integra?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Acura Integra is related to the structure:frame and members, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1987 Acura Integra reliable?

The 1987 Acura Integra has 12 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1987 Acura Integra problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1987 Acura Integra have any recalls?

Yes, the 1987 Acura Integra has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Acura Integra problems start?

Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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