1994 Acura Integra Problems
- Complaints
- 55filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles, 6 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
- 24 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Acura Integra (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this 1994 Integra most often describe airbags that did not deploy in frontal, head-on, or T-bone collisions, and some complaints describe the reverse, with airbags deploying on any type of impact. The second main theme is reduced braking from hydraulic faults, including a pedal that goes to the floor, ABS modulator failures, and a brake line that wore through against the chassis. Mileage is missing from much of the data, and the airbag reports are crash outcomes rather than gradual wear, while the brake problems are described as a sudden loss of stopping ability or a warning light that stays on.
- Air bags
Airbag deployment does not match the crash
- 16 complaints (29%)
- median 120,000 mi at 9.1 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
- 15 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 1995–2003
Owners describe frontal, head-on, and T-bone collisions in which the airbags did not deploy, and in some cases neither airbag deployed. Another complaint reports airbags deploying with any type of impact. A complaint quotes the dealer as saying the airbags deploy only above a set speed, and the owner questions that threshold. The only mileage stated in this group is 120,000 miles, and the crashes described happened at speeds from 30 to 60 mph where a speed is given.
What to check: Ask whether the airbag warning light has ever been on and whether the airbags were inspected after any crash. A service bulletin covers the airbag on/off switch, so check that the switch is in the on position and ask whether the bulletin was applied.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“While driving at 30 MPH consumer entered an intersection. While crossing the intersection, another vehicle ran a stop sign, causing the consumer to collide with the front driver's side of the other vehicle. The other vehicle was cited for failure to heed a stop sign. Seat belts were worn, but the frontal air bags did not deploy. Consumer and passenger sustained back and neck injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10046347, filed 2003-11, 120,000 miles“Was driving 30mph when another vehicle pulled out in front suddenly from a tree lined area without warning. It was t boned by Integra. Upon impact, neither air bags deployed. Driver/passenger were injured. Passenger hit windshield and broke it. Both had emergency room treatment.”
NHTSA complaint #881807, filed 2001-02 - Brakes
Brake pressure loss or ABS modulator failure
Mentioned in 5 of 27 sampled complaints
Owners describe the brake pedal going to the floor after stopping, with greatly reduced stopping at low speeds, and in another case no braking power as the car continued through an intersection. Some complaints describe the ABS warning light staying on, with the dealer identifying the ABS modulator or accumulator as needing replacement at high cost. A complaint describes a brake line rubbing against the chassis until it wore through and lost fluid, leaving the brakes inoperable. Mileage is not in the structured data for these complaints, and the ABS reports describe cars with fairly low original mileage, while a pedal complaint says the problem occurs at low speeds.
What to check: Ask whether the brake lines and ABS modulator have been inspected, and whether any line rubbing or leak signs were found. On a test drive, check that the ABS warning light goes out and that the pedal feels firm and stops the car normally.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Same problem as odi id:751368, only 50000 miles and ABS modulator completely broke to the price of $1400. The car only costs $16,000. The modulator has other recalls for o-rings but they claim ignorance about this.”
NHTSA complaint #757537, filed 2002-01“Brakes continue to press to the floor after the vehicleis stopped. Stopping abaility is greatly reduced. Brake line has been blead. Occurs at low speeds. Front calipers are new, replaced at firestone.”
NHTSA complaint #762828, filed 2002-06
Buying note. Ask for records of brake and ABS repairs, including any modulator or brake line work, and confirm that the airbag system has been checked. A pre-purchase inspection that tests the ABS warning light, the pedal feel, and the airbag on/off switch setting can help.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 27 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 55 consumer complaints for the 1994 Acura Integra. 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 110,000 miles. Of all complaints, 15 involved a crash, 13 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Air bags16 29%
- Brakes9 16%
- Engine cooling5 9.1%
- Tires5 9.1%
- Seat belts4 7.3%
- Exterior lighting2 3.6%
- Other or unknown2 3.6%
- Electrical system1 1.8%
Also reported: Equipment (1), Fuel system (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “Dealership said airbags only deployed at 35mph and car senses lifethreatening situation. Car hit several trees head on, no airbag deployed. Insurance agency told me they should deploy at 20 MPH. $7000 damage in front only. Did they fail?”
NHTSA complaint #717565, filed 2000-01Brakes: “The brake line had been rubbing against the chasis where it enters the tire well. The line had worn flat until it ruptured causing a loss of brake fluid/pressure. The brakes were rendered inoperable. The failure appears to be due to a design failure. As the suspension moved up and down, the brake line rubbed against the sharp edge of the chasis - and over the years had worn the chasis to a mirror shine indicating that it had been rubbing for some time. The brake line itself was worn flat on the back side until it eventually ruptured.”
NHTSA complaint #751956, filed 2001-09Transmission and drivetrain: “When vehicle is accelerating it will not automatically shift into gear. This problem occurred when driving from a dead stop. Manufacturer issued a recall. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10073502, filed 2004-05, 100,000 milesEngine cooling: “Sadly, the radiator for the 1994 Acura Integra is made of plastic and metal - poor engineering! After 3 years and 11 months I had to replace my radiator for the first time. Now 2 years and 11 months later, I'm replacing it again because the plastic and metal separated in both cases. This is a very inferior product. I think the manufacturer should replace these at cost.”
NHTSA complaint #747003, filed 2001-06Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 92,000 and 139,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1994 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 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Integra FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Integra FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 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
- 94V063000Apr 10, 1994Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Acura Integra 1994, Honda Civic 1992–1994
A retaining clip that connects the transmission shift cable to the shift lever actuating rod can have insufficient retention pressure and may eventually come off after repeated shift lever operation. If this happens, the position of the shift lever may not…
Recall details for the 1994 Acura Integra → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10165333Jul 11, 2019Suspension. This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter…
- 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…
- 10012910Feb 1, 2004Air bags. Airbag on off switch.
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
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Acura Integra?
Owners of this 1994 Integra most often describe airbags that did not deploy in frontal, head-on, or T-bone collisions, and some complaints describe the reverse, with airbags deploying on any type of impact. The issues reported most often: Airbag deployment does not match the crash; Brake pressure loss or ABS modulator failure.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Acura Integra have?
NHTSA recorded 55 consumer complaints for the 1994 Acura Integra as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Acura Integra is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 16 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 9.
Has the 1994 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 1994 Acura Integra get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Acura Integra (Integra, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 22 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Acura Integra reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 110,000 miles and the middle half falls between 92,000 and 139,000 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 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.