2023 Acura Integra: common problems and reliability

The 2023 Acura Integra has 206 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and lane departure. Owners most often flag severe rust issues, undercarriage, rocker panels, wheel wells, rear quarter panels, floor pans completely corrode through in salt-belt states, structural integrity compromised, essentially totaled if rust extensive, very frequent (northern climates).

Safety record for the 2023 model year

206
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Acura Integra vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

steering
188
lane departure
12
engine
5
forward collision avoidance
4
electrical system
4

Recalls affecting the 2023 Integra

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Campaign 23V430000

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can resu…

steering

Campaign 24V744000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid…

What owners say across generations

Strongly positive nostalgic sentiment for first-generation model, regarded as pioneering affordable sport compact establishing Honda's reputation for engaging driving dynamics and exceptional build quality. Praised extensively for nimble handling, responsive s

  • Severe rust issues, undercarriage, rocker panels, wheel wells, rear quarter panels, floor pans completely corrode through in salt-belt states, structural integrity compromised, essentially totaled if rust extensive, very frequent (northern climates)
  • Extremely limited parts availability, body panels, interior trim, mechanical components increasingly scarce, reproduction parts minimal, salvage yard inventory depleted, requires specialist suppliers or international sourcing, very frequent
  • Underpowered 1.5L engine (1.5L models only), dangerously inadequate 86 hp for highway merging, 0-60 mph approximately 12-14 seconds, struggles maintaining 65 mph (105 km/h) uphill, very frequent (1.5L only)
  • Timing belt replacement critical, interference engine design causes catastrophic valve damage if belt fails, service required every 60,000 miles (97,000 km), many survivors overdue given age, replacement cost $400-$700 if belt available, recurrent
  • Carburetor issues (1986-1987 models), tuning difficulties, cold start problems, fuel delivery inconsistencies, modern ethanol fuel causes deterioration, carburetor rebuild kits scarce, conversion to fuel injection common modification, recurrent (carbureted models)

Owner insights cover all generations of the Integra.

Typical used price

Used Integra listings typically run $27,149–$36,015 across 2023 to 2026 model years.

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