1987 Acura Integra Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Acura Integra (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1987 Acura Integra. The part named most often is body and structure, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure3 27%
- Air bags1 9.1%
- Brakes1 9.1%
- Engine cooling1 9.1%
- Exterior lighting1 9.1%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Steering1 9.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 9.1%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Two suspension rails that support floor vehicle and two which the torsion bars attached, there is rust through on one suspension rail in one small area. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #976369, filed 1995-12Brakes: “The pin that the emergency brake cable connects to at brake caliper becomes rusty/binding inside caliper, causing rear calipers to fail. Also, replaced both rear calipers.”
NHTSA complaint #518692, filed 1997-08Engine cooling: “Acura's owner's manual makes no mention of the timing belt. Acura's service manual makes no mention of the periodic mileage interval at which the timing belt must be replaced. Acura has failed to make any recommendation to its authorized service agents as to the mileage interval at which the timing belt must be replaced. As a result, Acura vehicles are not being properly maintained and are stalling on highways causing serious injuries and property damage.”
NHTSA complaint #701186, filed 1998-12Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2 and 2 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Acura Integra version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integra FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Integra FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V103001May 24, 1995Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Acura Integra 1986–1991, Honda Accord 1986–1991, Civic 1986–1991 +3 more
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.
- 88V180000Nov 18, 1988Visibility › Windshield wiper/washerCovers: Acura Integra 1986–1987, Honda Civic 1985–1987
Under high ambient temperatures front windshield wiper contact unit could loosen and become dislodged.
- 87V171000Oct 29, 1987Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manualCovers: Acura Integra 1987, Honda Civic 1987–1988, Accord 1987–1988 +2 more
Owners manual information required by fmvss 210, sections 6a and 6b was omitted from the manual.
Recall details for the 1987 Acura Integra → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10190486Mar 12, 2021Suspension, Equipment. This 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…
- 10037486Nov 1, 2010Tires. Acura: 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…
Other model years of the Acura Integra
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 26,855 | 1 | 5 | 32 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 64 | 4,558 | 3 | 5 | 32 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 208 | 16,950 | 2 | 5 | 32 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
| 2001 | 6 | 49,509 | 1 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 17 | 82,000 | 0 | — | 24 | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 8 | 87,986 | 0 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 21 | 162,000 | 0 | — | 24 | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 22 | 76,000 | 0 | — | 25 | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 36 | 136,500 | 0 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 52 | 112,000 | 0 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 55 | 110,000 | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 21 | 121,500 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Rising |
| 1992 | 28 | 193,000 | 0 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 36 | 145,594 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 32 | 209,500 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 16 | 165,000 | 1 | — | 25 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 11 | 2 | 3 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
All Acura Integra model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Acura Integra have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1987 Acura Integra as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Acura Integra is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 1987 Acura Integra been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Acura Integra get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Acura Integra (Integra, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1987 Acura Integra reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2 miles and the middle half falls between 2 and 2 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.