1992 Acura Integra problems & reliability
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 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.
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1992 Acura Integra vehicles were involved in 2 fatal crashes with 0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 29% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 18% |
| Power Train | 5 | 18% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 18% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 14% |
| Tires | 2 | 7% |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% |
| Seats | 1 | 4% |
| Steering | 1 | 4% |
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
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 acura integra. The vehicle has fts westlake tires, size 195/60/r14 (na). While driving 45 mph, the contact heard a sizzling noise coming from the front of the vehicle. He was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and noticed that the front passenger side tire had a hole in the…”
Tires · filed Jul 24, 2009
“Vehicle changed automatic transmission from reverse to low 2nd gear after rear-end bump while backing up. *tr”
Power Train · filed Jul 18, 2009
“1992 acura integra engine caught fire while traveling on the highway in a construction area. Driver pulled off the right side of the road. *nj ohio traffic crash report 10-0659-91. *jb”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Sep 30, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 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
Some 2000 mdx models as well as other models may exhibit brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speed. *tt
302 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2002
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 1992 Acura Integra in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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