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1990 Acura Integra Problems

Complaints
32filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
209,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Acura Integra (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 1990 Acura Integra. The part named most often is seat belts, with 10 complaints (31% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (6) and brakes (5). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 209,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the buckle assembly and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Seat belts: “The seat-belt button on my 1990 Acura Integra is broken. It fits the exact description of something that has been recalled in the past, but since my car has already been recalled in the past, Acura/honda does not care that it is the exact same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10158333, filed 2006-05, 270,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Brakes - I have had to replace all 4 calipers. Each caliper failure required me also to replace that pair of rotors. I am currebtly on my 3rd master cylinder. Each failure has been characterized by pedal fading at intersection and car rolling into interesction. Accident avoided by pulling up the handbrake or putting car in reverse. Failure in equalizer results in severe pulling to one side under hard braking. Electrical - car stalled at 55 MPH. Despite loss of power steering, I was able to successfully avoid other vehicles, maneuver to a side street and bring vehicle to a safe stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #704197, filed 1999-03

Brakes: “Consumer have been experiencing fading front brake affectiveness only in hot weather condition. Dealer was not notified, but repair shop inspected the brake system and could not find anything wrong.”

NHTSA complaint #825504, filed 1998-07

Engine cooling: “Vehicle stalled while driving 35 MPH on a four lane undivided highway. Driver was able to avoid traffic by shifting lanes and turning onto a side street before coming to a complete stop.”

NHTSA complaint #537686, filed 1998-07

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 149,000 and 270,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–15050%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 209,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

1995819961997199819992000200120062009
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1990 Acura Integra. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Integra · sedan not rated– / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1990 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Integra FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual212623$2,900
Integra FWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202422$3,050

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

Recall details for the 1990 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

Other model years of the Acura Integra

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20251126,8551532—Too new
2024644,5583532Too new to compareToo new
202320816,9502532Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
2001649,5091—24—Not enough data
20001782,0000—24—Stable
1999887,9860—24—Not enough data
199821162,0000—24—Stable
19972276,0000—25—Stable
199636136,5000—25Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199552112,0000—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199455110,0001—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199321121,5000—23—Rising
199228193,0000—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199136145,5941—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199032209,5001—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198916165,0001—25—Stable
19889—1—25—Not enough data
19871123—25—Not enough data
19865—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 1990 Acura Integra have?

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 1990 Acura Integra as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1990 Acura Integra is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 10 complaints (31% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 6.

Has the 1990 Acura Integra been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Acura Integra get?

The EPA rates the 1990 Acura Integra (Integra, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 21 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Acura Integra reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 209,500 miles and the middle half falls between 149,000 and 270,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.