1988 ACURA INTEGRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 ACURA INTEGRA
The 1988 ACURA INTEGRA has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 ACURA INTEGRA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 ACURA INTEGRA, potentially affecting up to 3,700,000 vehicles.
Recall 95V103001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 3,700,000 vehicles affected
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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 ACURA INTEGRA
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 ACURA INTEGRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED DUE TO POOR DESIGN CONTACTS GET STUCK OR LODGED DUE TO NARROW HOUSING . *ET
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH HEATER CORE BURSTED, CAUSING HOT WATER TO FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. DRIVER SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS. ACURA HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKED UP RANDOMLY. *AK
VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *AK
THE WINDSHEILD WIPER SWITCH SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1988 ACURA INTEGRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 ACURA INTEGRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 ACURA INTEGRA
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1988 ACURA INTEGRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B930008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SPECIAL RETURN: IGNITERS. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 ACURA INTEGRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ACURA INTEGRA
- 1986 ACURA INTEGRA — 6 complaints
- 1987 ACURA INTEGRA — 12 complaints
- 1988 ACURA INTEGRA (current)
- 1989 ACURA INTEGRA — 20 complaints
- 1990 ACURA INTEGRA — 46 complaints
- 1991 ACURA INTEGRA — 41 complaints
- 1992 ACURA INTEGRA — 38 complaints
- 1993 ACURA INTEGRA — 29 complaints