1999 Acura Integra problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 1999 Acura Integra — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Integra years?

Integra NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Acura Integra problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Tires & Wheels	2	25%	▲ up
Other	1	13%	— flat
Seat Belts	1	13%	— flat
Child Seat	1	13%	new
Speed Control	1	13%	— flat
Visibility & Wipers	1	13%	▼ down
Seats	1	13%	— flat

Does the 1999 Acura Integra have recalls?

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

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.

“FIVE MONTHS (3000 MI) AFTER I PURCHASED A YOKOHAMA ENVIGOR TIRE FOR MY 1999 ACURA I HAD A FLAT TIRE. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED A 1/4 INCH RUBBER SEPARATION ON THE INSIDE WHEEL WELL. IT DID NOT GO THROUGH THE TIRE WALL AND WAS NOT A SLASH MARK AS IT WAS IRREGULAR AND JAGGED. IT ALSO DID NOT PIERCE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · February 18, 2014

“DT: HEAD REST WILL NOT ADJUST TO CONSUMER'S HEIGHT. THE HEAD REST HAS ONLY ONE POSITION TO ADJUST, NOT TWO OR THREE. *AK”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · June 13, 1999

“KOLCRAFT SECURA CHILD CARRIER AND CAR SEAT HAS A DEFECT WHICH CAN CAUSE THE CHILD SEAT TO NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. *AK”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Child Seat · June 29, 1999

“ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON 3 WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT VANDERGRIFF ACURA 5 TIMES IN BETWEEN AUGUST 12,1999 TO NOVEMBER 9,1999. I HAVE ALL OF THE SERVICE RECORDS. THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS ISSUE TO BE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 12, 1999

“FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS VISIBLE WAVES RUNNING THROUGH ALL AREAS. THESE WAVES DISTORT OUTWARD VISION AS THE CAR MOVES RIGHT OR LEFT, OR IF YOU MOVE YOUR HEAD DURING DRIVING. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE GLASS, BUT THE REPLACEMENT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IN LOOKING AT OTHER NEW CARS OF THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · November 24, 1998

1999 Acura Integra — common questions

Is the 1999 Acura Integra reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Acura Integra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 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.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1999 compare to other Integra years?

What are the most common 1999 Acura Integra problems?

Does the 1999 Acura Integra have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1999 Acura Integra — common questions

Is the 1999 Acura Integra reliable?

Does the 1999 Acura Integra have recalls?

Which Acura Integra years should you avoid?

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