1989 Acura Integra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1989 Acura Integra.

19881990
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.

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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