Acura Integra 1988

Model Integra made in 1988 by Acura got 12 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and tires. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 1.6l engine.

Model 1988

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD25/29/2728/38/32Regular$ 5553880126
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/30/2829/39/33Regular$ 5363880126

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103001AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.from 01/01/1986 to 03/01/1991V (Vehicle)370000005/19/1995ODIHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)05/24/199505/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence SummaryThe safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesSystem: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: 2-door, 4-door and 5-door passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer at an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact honda/acura at 1-800-999-1009. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
B2702/01/199339403Product update campaign: igniter. *tw11/01/1995
B93000802/01/199339404Special return: igniters. *tw11/01/1995
K4001/01/199339394Igniter product update campaign. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
9200902/01/199539243Clicking noise while clicking. *tw03/31/1995
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
SB-070811/01/201010037486Ready05/24/2011
SB-070811/01/201010037486Acura: 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 steeri05/24/2011

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA94035HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)10/27/199407/31/1995SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE95V103001
 Seat belt buckle failure

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
05/07/1996
 Vehicle will stall without warning while driving when coming to a stop. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
09/26/19956
 Engine failure. *aw
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
12/27/1995
 Fuel line leak, while driving. 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
09/26/19956
 Transmission failure.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
09/26/19956
 Axle failure.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
07/16/1995
 Failure of the abs brake abs brakes locked up caused consumer to have an accident. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
09/26/19956
 Brake failure.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
07/01/1995609/16/1988
 Left rear brake calipers locked up randomly. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT
1
 Brake light switch failed due to poor design contacts get stuck or lodged due to narrow housing . *et
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - 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
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
01/02/1996
 The windsheild wiper switch shorted out and caused a passenger compartment fire. please describe. *ak