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1995 Acura Integra problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 60 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.5 times the median Integra year — the 1995 model ranks #4 of 20 Integra years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 16 injuries in total across these filings.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 19 reports (32% of the total).

60

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

0

Investigations

21

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

16

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Integra years?

Integra NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 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, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Acura Integra problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags1932%
Brakes915%
Engine712%
Lighting610%
Visibility & Wipers47%
Speed Control35%
Tires & Wheels35%
Transmission23%
Electrical System23%
Suspension12%
Body & Structure12%
Seats12%
Steering12%
Seat Belts12%

Does the 1995 Acura Integra have recalls?

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

09E025000LightingMay 11, 2009 · 42,540 units

Defect

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

06E060000LightingJune 29, 2006 · 87,745 units

Defect

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy

AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

06E049000LightingMay 24, 2006 · 27,176 units

Defect

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

06E032000LightingApril 18, 2006 · 845 units

Defect

CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHILE WAITING IN LINE FOR CAR INSPECTION, HAD THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WITH THE HAND BRAKE ON, I THEN PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND SUDDENLY IT LUNGED FORWARD. TRYING NOT TO HIT OTHER CARS, BUT COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. FINALLY I HIT A GUARD RAIL, BOUNCED OFF A CURB AND HIT A TRUCK AND FINALLY SMASHED INTO A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 25, 2006 · crash

“THE CAR HAD WAS PARKED ON TOP OF HILL WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND THE CAR WAS IN SECOND GEAR, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE HILL, HIT A TREE AND MAIL BOX AND ALMOST HIT SMALL CHILD. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 29, 1996 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH,THE VEHICLE WILL START TO LOSE ALL POWER. THE CONSUMER'S CLEARANCE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FOR NO REASON, AND IF THE CONSUMER SLOWS THE VEHICLE DOWN UNDER 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL DRIVE LIKE THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. BUT IF DRIVEN OVER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 4, 1997

“ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (HIGH & LOW BEAMS) HAS CONDENSATION IN IT. THE CONDENSATION OBSTRUCTS THE NORMAL, EMITTED PATTERN OF LIGHT, AS WELL AS REDUCES NIGHT-TIME VISION. THE FIRST HEADLIGHT FAILURE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER, THE MOST RECENT HEADLIGHT FAILURE WILL HAVE TO BE PAID FOR BY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · December 8, 2000

“APPARENTLY AFTER CLOSING THE SUNROOF, A FIRE STARTED IN THE ROOF OF THE CAR ABOVE THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. THERE ARE TWO, 5 INCH LONG, APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH WIDE STRIPS IN THE CEILING OF THE CAR THAT HAVE BEEN BURNED. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · August 24, 2000 · fire

1995 Acura Integra — common questions

Is the 1995 Acura Integra reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 60 complaints put the 1995 model at #4 of 20 Integra years. It is one of the Integra years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 Integra problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (19 complaints), brakes (9 complaints), engine (7 complaints).

Does the 1995 Acura Integra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Acura Integra. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.