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#BS-1996-ACUINT-17A2

1996 Acura Integra

Based on reports from 43 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
43
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Recalls
5
TSBs
30
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 43 complaints, 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

distributor failed

2 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
2

shifts roughly

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Air Bags:frontalHIGH

4 owners reported air bags:frontal issues — failures commonly reported around 137K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

2
0–30K
2
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
4
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (4 reports) • Median: 137K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Air Bags:frontal (4 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

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Where the complaints fall

Air Bags:frontal4 (9%)
Airbags4 (9%)
Speed Control3 (7%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner2 (5%)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood2 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip2 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly2 (5%)
Other2 (5%)

1996 Acura Integra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1996 Acura Integra, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 136,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 137K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1996 Acura Integra, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1996 Acura Integra, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1996 Acura Integra, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:recliner-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

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06
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14
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17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1996 Acura Integra. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

06E032000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E049000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

06E060000Aug 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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."

09E025000Jul 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

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.

1996 Acura Integra vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

43

Class avg

62

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 43 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1996 Acura Integra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Acura Integra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1996 Acura Integra is related to the air bags:frontal, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1996 Acura Integra reliable?
The 1996 Acura Integra has 43 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1996 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 1996 Acura Integra have any recalls?
Yes, the 1996 Acura Integra has 5 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 12 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 136,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K 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?
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