AI Damage1992 Acura Integra: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Acura Integra filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 28
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 29% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 18% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 18% of all complaints
- 4 Seat belts 18% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 7% of all complaints
- 7 Equipment 4% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 4% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 8 complaints (29% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 5 complaints (18% of all).
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Seat belts: 5 complaints (18% of all).
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (14% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.7 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 1.8 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speednamed in 1 complaints
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 28 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Vehicle changed automatic transmission from reverse to low 2nd gear after rear-end bump while backing up.
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at [address], the rear passenger tread separated from the tire without warning, which caused a loss of vehicle control. The vehicle was pulled to the side, and then collided with a wooden pole which stopped the vehicle.
Tl 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.
1992 acura integra engine caught fire while traveling on the highway in a construction area. Driver pulled off the right side of the road. Ohio traffic crash report 10-0659-91.
When the contact started the ignition, the seat belt retractor mechanism malfunctioned. The seat belt was unable to retract and the corresponding warning light illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off.
On monday of the following week my car wouldn't start. On aug. 17, I had the car towed to first class auto sales where I purchased the car so they could find the problem. I also reminded them that the air wasn't working again and to fix it while the car was there.
My daughter also has an acura and has overheating problems and the same story, puts lots of money into repairs and mechanics tell her the car is fixed and it still isn't.
I had my car jerking on freeways & not idling right. I asked acura for the update info for distributor problem integra had & they said that my car has crossed 6 years & hence I have to pay to replace the distributor.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,081 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 19% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Integra has 33 complaints (20 years in the data). This year has 28, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Other years of this model
- Integra 19865 sources
- Integra 198711 sources
- Integra 19889 sources
- Integra 198916 sources
- Integra 199032 sources
- Integra 199136 sources
- Integra 199321 sources
- Integra 199455 sources
- Integra 199552 sources
- Integra 199636 sources
- Integra 199722 sources
- Integra 199821 sources
- Integra 19998 sources
- Integra 200017 sources
- Integra 20016 sources
- Integra 2023260 sources
- Integra 2024122 sources
- Integra 202563 sources
- Integra 202619 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Acura Integra?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, powertrain. Total complaints: 28. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (18%), warning lights, check engine (11%), jerking, harsh shifts (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 Acura Integra?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1992 Acura Integra from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1992 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.