2001 Acura Integra Problems & Complaints

Better than average60% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Integra at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2001 Acura Integra with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 60% fewer than a typical Integra model year at the same age, making the 2001 one of the better Integra years. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires (2 complaints). One recall covers this model year.

6complaints
1recalls
1crashes
0fires
2injuries
0deaths

Most common 2001 Acura Integra problems

  • Wheels & tires
    233%
  • Steering
    117%
  • Engine & cooling~12,000 miles
    117%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~50,000 miles
    117%
  • Air bags~102,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Acura Integra complaints by model year

19951996199719981999200020012023202420255236222181762086410
Owner complaints per model year, Acura Integra. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Integra years: 2025. Years to avoid: 2023, 2024, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →

2001 Acura Integra recalls (1)

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 02V-196 · Jul 24, 2002 · 375 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and May not deploy in a collision.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began August 2, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…

2001 Acura Integra engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manualFWD22 / 28 / 24
1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automaticFWD21 / 28 / 23

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2001 Acura Integra a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Integra rates better than average: 60% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Integra at the same age. 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 2001 Acura Integra?

The wheels & tires — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the steering (1) and engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 Acura Integra have?

There is 1 recall for the 2001 Acura Integra, the most recent from July 24, 2002 (frontal). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the 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 2001 Acura Integra problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 50,000 miles; 67% 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.