Complaints
20
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Acura Integra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Crash-related:1
#22 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
#32 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Acura Integra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1989 Acura Integra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1989 Acura Integra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1989 Acura Integra has 20 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1989 Acura Integra?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (5 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (2 complaints); Automatic Transmission (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1989 Acura Integra?
NHTSA complaints for the 1989 Acura Integra include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 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 1989 Acura Integra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1989 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 1989 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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