1998 Acura Integra vs 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Acura Integra | 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 345 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 105 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 83,656 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura Integra | Chevrolet Cavalier |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 66 |
| Steering | 3 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 55 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 54 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 34 |
| Structure | 1 | 28 |
| Visibility | 3 | 15 |
| Power Train | 1 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 30 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
1998 Acura Integra
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.