1994 Acura Integra problems & reliability
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 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.
10 complaints report injuries (13 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1994 Acura Integra vehicles were involved in 6 fatal crashes with 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 16 | 29% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 16% |
| Power Train | 7 | 13% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 9% |
| Tires | 5 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 7% |
| Visibility | 4 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% |
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
“A rep at the iihs suggested that I take this up with you. I have found it really difficult to cope with the led headlights in oncoming cars. I really can't understand how their use was approved. Surely the need to see obstacles must be balanced with the need not to blind other drivers. My car is low slung, and my eyes…”
Visibility/wiper · filed Sep 30, 2016
“In august my 1994 acura integra ls stopped running. The motor fired but would not run. After several attempts, it re started. A week later while driving the motor suddenly quit. It happened a third time and never started again. I needed a tow truck. I discovered it was a faulty ignition switch. This is an extremely…”
Electrical System · filed Oct 5, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 acura integra. The vehicle has kelly springfield tires, size 195-60r14h (na). The contact purchased a set of four tires on december 29, 2006. He stated that both passenger side tires and the rear passenger side tire have since developed a sidewall stress leak (small holes in the tires)…”
Tires · filed Aug 26, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
23 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Acura Integra. The 10 most recent:
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
AIRBAG ON OFF SWITCH. *EH
02012004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2004
Airbag on/off switch application chart. Acura. Tech line summary. *tt
104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2004
Information on finding a vehicle's emission type or group. *tt
060103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2003
Ceiling light, ignition key beeper foil keyless entry. *tt
110102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2002
Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. October tech line information. *tt
1002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 16, 2002
Keyless remote transmitter inoperative, . Check keyless, ceiling light, ignition key reminder beeper before troubleshooting keyless remote system. October tech line information. *tt
1002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 16, 2002
Parts information regarding clutch master cylinder for models with manual transmissions. *tt
B020014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2002
Service information regarding fluid seepage from the clutch master cyliner for models with manual transmissions. *tt
02012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2002
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 1994 Acura Integra in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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