1991 Acura Integra problems & reliability
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Acura Integra. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
4 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1991 Acura Integra vehicles were involved in 4 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts → | 14 | 39% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 14% |
| Power Train | 4 | 11% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 8% |
| Visibility | 3 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% |
| Equipment | 2 | 6% |
| Structure | 2 | 6% |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“When I open the driver's side door, the driver's seat belt retracts forward which is correct. But when I close the door, the driver's seat belt should retract back to me but it doesn't. The seat belt is stuck in the forward position, the red seat belt light is on and there is a constant beeping sounding.”
Seat Belts · filed Mar 30, 2017
“The electric seatbelt on the drivers side no longer retracts. Its stuck in the downward position. Took it to the acura dealership in peoria, az and I was told its not their problem to fix.. Yet I have read all over the internet that acura will fix for the life of the car. This is a major issue! If I get seriously…”
Seat Belts · filed Jan 13, 2014
“The driver's side seat belt retractor failed to operate beginning at 6:30 am tuesday, 3/22/2011, after putting my car key into the ignition and turning the car on (mileage = 239,146) to go to work. The retractor did not move at all and no sound was ever made indicating failure or trouble. This seat belt retractor has…”
Seat Belts · filed Mar 28, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA94035 · opened Oct 27, 1994 · closed Jul 31, 1995 · led to recall 95V103001
- SPEED CONTROL FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE91069 · opened Apr 26, 1991 · closed Jul 12, 1991
Technical service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Acura Integra.
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 difficulty locating the…
RFI20210312_BB64 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 12, 2021
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 being too small would…
DORE5C4S09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2019
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 software, new transmission…
SB-0708 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2010
Rear trailing arm bushing noise. *tw
90014R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 28, 1997
Clicking noise while clicking. *tw
92009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
The window glass chatters when going up or down. *tw
93011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1993
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1991 Acura Integra in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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