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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1996 Acura Integra Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Acura Integra, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When driving at 55 MPH vehicle does not go into gear/stalls out, causing vehicle to lose power. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer noted that transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #881071, filed 2001-02

“Failure similar to NHTSA bulliten number sb04995 / 96-046; clutch springs failed causing piece of spring to lodge between clutch plate and pressure plate. Couldn't change gears; plenty of surface material on clutch plate. Cost of repair $750”

NHTSA complaint #701513, filed 1998-12

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202331%
2001117%
2000212%
199815%
199626%
199524%
1994713%
199315%
1992518%
1991411%
1990619%
1989213%
1988222%
198719%
1986120%

Other parts of the 1996 Acura Integra

Air bags
8 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Acura Integra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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