1986 Acura Integra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Acura Integra.

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Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
0

Worst 1986 Acura Integra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

#21 complaints

Power Train:Axle Assembly

#31 complaints

Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Acura Integra.

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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1986 Acura Integra — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1986 Acura Integra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1986 Acura Integra has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1986 Acura Integra?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (2 complaints); Power Train:Axle Assembly (1 complaints); Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1986 Acura Integra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1986 Acura Integra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1986 Acura Integra?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura Integra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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