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1987 Acura Integra problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 12 complaints on file for the 1987 Acura Integra — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

12

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1987 compare to other Integra years?

Integra NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted232 complaints1986: 6 complaints1987: 12 complaints1988: 12 complaints1989: 20 complaints1990: 46 complaints1991: 41 complaints1992: 38 complaints1993: 29 complaints1994: 68 complaints1995: 60 complaints1996: 43 complaints1997: 25 complaints1998: 24 complaints1999: 8 complaints2000: 18 complaints2001: 6 complaints2023: 232 complaints2024: 68 complaints2025: 3 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Integra NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1987 Acura Integra problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure325%
Brakes217%
Fuel System18%
Lighting18%
Speed Control18%
Steering18%
Airbags18%
Transmission18%
Engine18%

Does the 1987 Acura Integra have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

95V103001Seat BeltsMay 24, 1995 · 3,700,000 units

Defect

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

88V180000Visibility & WipersNovember 18, 1988 · 360,198 units

Defect

UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Remedy

INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.

87V171000OtherOctober 29, 1987 · 99,088 units

Defect

OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.

Consequence

VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.

Remedy

UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TWO SUSPENSION RAILS THAT SUPPORT FLOOR VEHICLE AND TWO WHICH THE TORSION BARS ATTACHED, THERE IS RUST THROUGH ON ONE SUSPENSION RAIL IN ONE SMALL AREA. TT”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · December 8, 1995

“THE PIN THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE CONNECTS TO AT BRAKE CALIPER BECOMES RUSTY/BINDING INSIDE CALIPER, CAUSING REAR CALIPERS TO FAIL. ALSO, REPLACED BOTH REAR CALIPERS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · April 1, 1994

“CLUTCH LEVER BROKE WITH CAR STOPPED AND IN GEAR. CAR LURCHED FORWARD INTO PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK ENDANGERING THE PEDESTIANS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · July 12, 2000

“ACURA'S OWNER'S MANUAL MAKES NO MENTION OF THE TIMING BELT. ACURA'S SERVICE MANUAL MAKES NO MENTION OF THE PERIODIC MILEAGE INTERVAL AT WHICH THE TIMING BELT MUST BE REPLACED. ACURA HAS FAILED TO MAKE ANY RECOMMENDATION TO ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENTS AS TO THE MILEAGE INTERVAL AT WHICH THE TIMING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine

1987 Acura Integra — common questions

Is the 1987 Acura Integra reliable?

The record is thin — 12 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1987 Integra problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (3 complaints), brakes (2 complaints), speed control (1 complaints).

Does the 1987 Acura Integra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 Acura Integra. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1987 Acura Integra under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Acura Integra years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Integra years to avoid are 2023, 2024, 1994, 1995, 1990, 1996, 1991, 1992. The cleanest record among Integra years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.