Most common 1996 Acura Integra problems
Share of the 36 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Acura Integra complaints by model year
Best Integra years: 2025. Years to avoid: 2023, 2024, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
What 1996 Acura Integra owners say
Air bags
I got into a car accident where a car drove into oncoming traffic and hit the front of my car. The airbags on both the driver's and passengers seat were released. The vehicle was in motion at the time of the accident.
I was involved in a violent collision in my 1996 Acura Integra. I was going around 25 miles per hour and a pickup truck going from my right to left at about 40 miles per hour collided with my car. The pickup's left front impacted with my right front (I steered left and he steered right as evasive maneuvers). My car was totaled and yet my air bags did not deploy.
Brakes
It my second Acura Integra one 1994 the other one 1996 and the ABS system has failed on my Integra ABS works half of time and pumping noise come out every time I pres the brakes and in high speed when pressing the brakes steering wheel shakes drastically plus ABS light is on and off, on the old car and the newer Integra same problem plus I had read in the net the others had the same problems with the Integra breaks and is unsafe to not know when the brakes are going to work real good or not to good.
Was driving about 25 MPH, the car lurched and the engine RPM when all the way up, out of control. Applying the brakes full force could not stop the car. Car eventually crashed into a fence and came to a stop with the engine still turning at very fast RPM. Drive wheels dug a hole into soft earth from spinning wheels until engine was shut off.
Electrical system
I was driving my vehicle down the road suddenly the car just quit while I was in my fourth gear. After having it towed to my house and a technician looking at my situation I was told that it was the ignition switch and from Honda Acura dealer ship.
Had started vehicle and was driving it when an odor had entered inside vehicle. Drove to mechanic could not locate any problem. Two months later while driving, noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Pulled over , and lifted hood. Noticed flames shooting out of electrical wiring. Was able to extinguish the flames. Consumer states starter caused fire.
1996 Acura Integra engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22 / 29 / 25 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21 / 29 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Acura Integra a good car?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1996 Integra rates use caution: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Integra at the same age. It is one of the Integra years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Acura Integra?
The air bags — 8 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the brakes (5) and electrical system (4).
How many recalls does the 1996 Acura Integra have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Acura Integra. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Acura Integra?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2023, 2024, 1995 and 1996. See the full Acura Integra years comparison.
At what mileage do 1996 Acura Integra problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 137,000 miles; 22% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.