1988 Acura Integra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1988 Acura Integra.

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Complaints
12
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1988 Acura Integra Problems

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

#12 complaints

Automatic Transmission

#21 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition

#31 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Acura Integra.

Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
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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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
1
Avg Miles
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1988 Acura Integra — FAQ

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

Is the 1988 Acura Integra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1988 Acura Integra has 12 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1988 Acura Integra?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (2 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition (1 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1988 Acura Integra?
NHTSA complaints for the 1988 Acura Integra include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1988 Acura Integra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1988 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 1988 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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