JH4DC2389SS0023561995 ACURA IntegraGSR
1995 ACURA Integra was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 5 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 55 owner complain...
Executive Summary
1995 ACURA Integra
1995 ACURA Integra was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 5 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 55 owner complaints include 15 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
- 5 open recalls — verify these have been repaired before purchase
- 15 injuries reported across 55 owner complaints
- 18 complaints involved a crash — unusually high incident rate
- Electrical is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
- Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
- Manufacturer delayed recall by 14.5 years after first complaints — pattern of slow response to known defects
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- ACURA
- Model
- Integra
- Year
- 1995
- Trim / Series
- GSR
- Body Style
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 4-cyl 1.802577040L 142 hp
- Transmission
- Manual/Standard
- Doors
- 3
- Manufacturer
- HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Assembly
- SUZUKA, MIE, JAPAN
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: SUZUKA, MIE
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
✓ No high-risk recall components found
- ▸2 complaint(s) involved a fire
- ⚠5 recalls on same component: Electrical
- ⚠15 injuries reported in complaints
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.
Deferred Failure Risk
Components and defects approaching or past their known service milestones
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
One failed component has created stress on connected systems. Repair costs compound quickly — a $500 fix can become $3,000+ if cascade damage is ignored.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
5 RECALLSNHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 5 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Average repair completion across 5 recalls is ~64%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
ACURA completes recalls at a good rate (92%), averaging about 16 months to remedy. Most affected vehicles are fixed.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~16 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SummaryCERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SummaryDOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SummaryCERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SummaryCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SummaryCERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
Recall Intelligence
Detailed analysis of recall history and severity
⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.
Manufacturer Recall Response Time
Time between first owner complaint and recall issuance
First complaint was filed 14.5 years before the recall was issued — manufacturer was aware of this issue for years before acting.
1 in 4 complaints involved an injury — significantly above average, indicating real-world safety incidents.
Complaint Intelligence
55 complaints analyzed across 10 system categories
33% of complaints filed in Jul & Nov — may indicate temperature-sensitive or weather-related failures.
Owner Complaints
HIGH VOLUME55 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 ACURA INTEGRA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE KNEES, CHEST, LOWER BACK, AND NECK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO G & M TOWING (15063 MAIN ST, HESTERIA, CA 92345). THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 ACURA INTEGRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY SEIZED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH, A MAILBOX AND FINALLY INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS PARTIALLY PROJECTED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO THE LEFT EYE, RIBS, STERNUM AND KNEES. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A PERMANENT LOSS OF FEELING IN ONE OF HER LEGS. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RACK AND PINION HAD SEIZED AND WAS THE CAUSE OF THE STEERING MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
MY SON PURCHASED 4 COOPER COBRA G/T BL 39617 195/50SR15 TIRES ON 10/29/03. 2 OUT OF THE FOUR TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE EXHIBITED DEFECTS IN MATERIAL/WORKMANSHIP ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE DEFECT WAS CHARACTERIZED AS "BELT SEPARATION" BY PROFESSIONAL TIRE SHOPS WHERE THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE FIRST OCCASSION OCCURRED IN NOVEMBER 2005. THE TIRE STARTED COMING APART WHILE DRIVING ON SIDE STREETS AVERAGE 35-40 MPH. THE SECOND OCCASION WAS JULY 2006. IN BOTH CASES THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AND COULD NOT BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE SELLING TIRE SHOP WHICH WAS BIG BRAND TIRE COMAPNY IN THOUSAND OAKS, CA. IN ADDITION TO THE REPLACEMENT COST INCURRED, I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. OUT OF THE 4 TIRES PURCHASED, 50% EXHIBITED THIS DEFECT.
WHILE WAITING IN LINE FOR CAR INSPECTION, HAD THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WITH THE HAND BRAKE ON, I THEN PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND SUDDENLY IT LUNGED FORWARD. TRYING NOT TO HIT OTHER CARS, BUT COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. FINALLY I HIT A GUARD RAIL, BOUNCED OFF A CURB AND HIT A TRUCK AND FINALLY SMASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NM
(1) I WAS DRIVING HOME AND MY 95' ACURA INTEGRA 4 DOOR GSR DIED ON THE HIGHWAY (2)IF I TRIED TO START THE CAR, IT WOULD START THEN DIE AS I LET THE KEY GO. I FOUND THAT IF I HELD THE KEY CLOSE TO III THEN THE ENGINE WOULD STAY ON. I GOT HOME AND TOOK APART THE IGNITION HARNESS AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A SPOT WHERE THE CONTACT POINT WAS PITTED. THAT'S WHEN I FIGURED THE IGNITION HARNESS SWITCHING MECHANISM (BY THE KEY IGNITION CYLINDER) WAS NOT GETTING GOOD CONTACT. (3) I TRIED TO SAND OFF THE PITTED PART AND PUT A LAYER OF SOLDER OVER IT, BUT IT STILL DIES AFTER A WHILE. THEN I WOULD HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. I'M TEMPORARY DOING THIS TILL I CAN AFFORD A NEW IGNITION HARNESS. *JB
DURING A FRONT END COLLISION THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FULLY. *NM *TC *JB
THE DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM
THE PLASTIC COMPONENT(S) ON THE RADIATOR BROKE ALLOWING COOLANT TO EXIT THE COOLANT SYSTEM AND SPLASH UPON THE MOTOR AND OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. THE ACURA DEALER (IN OMAHA NEBRASKA; 84TH STREET) WAS QUERIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE INDICATED THEY HAD REPLACED THREE RADIATORS IN THE PREVIOUS FEW WEEKS. THEY STATED THIS APPEARED TO BE A HIGHER THAN NORMAL FAILURE RATE. THE INDIVIDUAL PROVIDED ME ACURA'S REGIONAL NUMBER AND I CALLED TO ADVISE THEM OF THIS PROBLEM. THE PERSON FROM ACURA REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS ADVISED ME THIS WAS NOT A PROBLEM OTHERWISE THEY WOULD HAVE TAKEN ACTION PREVIOUSLY. *LA
WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED AND DRIVER WEARING THE SEAT BELT HAD A FRONT COLLISION, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING PRIOR TO THE CRASH, POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES WERE AVAILABLE. *AK
DEFECTIVE FIREHAWK TIRES P195. *AK
MOONROOF JAMMED WITH SMELL OF SMOKE. NO APPARENT FIRE.
FRONT CRASH AT 40-45 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK
MULTIPLE ABS COMPONENT FAILURES. *AK
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD BEGAN TO DISINTEGRATE. THIS NEVER HAS HAPPENED BEFORE WITH SEVERAL INTEGRAS THAT I'VE OWNED FOR UP TO 10 YEARS. I BELIEVE THE SHIELD WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK
PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT SECURE! IT FALLS STRAIGHT BACK WHEN RECLINED FROM A VERTICAL POSITION. (GEARS ARE STRIPPED) THIS WAS A ISSUE BEFORE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. AND WHEN I FOUND THE DAMAGE, 2 DAYS AFTER I PURCHASED IT, THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY DON'T FEEL THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED CAR INSURANCE COMPANIES, ACURA CORPORATE HEADCORTERS, AND YOU, DOT, AND ALL PARTIES HAVE TOLD ME THAT IT IS AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE. IF I AM EVER IN A COLLISION, IN ORDER FOR THE SEAT BELT AND THE AIRBAG TO WORK PROPERLY, THE SEAT NEEDS TO BE SECURE COMPLETELY IN ALL POSITIONS.
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HATCHBACK FAILURE. *SLC
ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (HIGH & LOW BEAMS) HAS CONDENSATION IN IT. THE CONDENSATION OBSTRUCTS THE NORMAL, EMITTED PATTERN OF LIGHT, AS WELL AS REDUCES NIGHT-TIME VISION. THE FIRST HEADLIGHT FAILURE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER, THE MOST RECENT HEADLIGHT FAILURE WILL HAVE TO BE PAID FOR BY ME AS THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY NOW.
THE ABS SYSTEM STARTS PUMPING/BUZZING AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON. HAD IT CHECKED AND I AM TOLD IT IS A 1300.00 REPAIR. SEEMS LIKE A DESIGN PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE IS NO WAY TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC ABS FLUID RECEPTACLE WITHOUR REPLACING THE WHOLE ABS SYSTEM. ON THE INTEGRA SECTION OF THE SUPERHONDA.COM WEB BOARD YOU CAN SEE MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE DISCONNECTING THE FUSE TO OVERRIDE THE ABS BECAUSE THE REPAIR IS TOO COSTLY. THIS SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. *AK
APPARENTLY AFTER CLOSING THE SUNROOF, A FIRE STARTED IN THE ROOF OF THE CAR ABOVE THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. THERE ARE TWO, 5 INCH LONG, APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH WIDE STRIPS IN THE CEILING OF THE CAR THAT HAVE BEEN BURNED. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR.
LEFT REAR BRAKE PADS WORN OUT CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
SEVERE EXHAUST VIBRATION ABOVE 3000 RPM IN FRONT EXHAUST PIPE. *AK
NONE
AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ACCIDENT! HIT LARGE BUMP IN ROAD AT HIGHWAY ON-RAMP. DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CRACKED WINDSHEILD.
LAST YEAR I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE I`VE PURCHASED. I`VE CONTACTED THE DEALER WITH THE PROBLEMS, AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT REPAIRS WOULDN`T BE DONE AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE MY CAR IS NO LONGER COVERED BY A MANUFACTURER`S WARRANTY. WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR, THE RIDE IS VERY STIFF, EVERY TIME THERE IS A CRACK OR A LITTLE BUMP ON THE ROAD IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE DRIVING OFF THE ROAD. YOU CAN LITERALLY HEAR EVERY LITTLE CRACK IN THE PAVEMENT.I`VE DRIVEN MY FRIENDS ACURA INTEGRA 1995 SE, IT`S THE SAME CAR, MADE THE SAME YEAR WITH SIMILAR MILIEAGE, AND IT DIDN`T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE ONES ON MY CAR. I`VE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP, AND I`VE BEEN TOLD THAT THE SHOCKS ARE FINE, AND THAT A CAR SUCH AS MINE SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS LIKE THE ONES LISTED ABOVE. THE EXHAUST HAS ALSO BROKE. THE ALUMINUM COVER THAT GOES AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPE TO PREVENT IT FROM GETTING RUSTED OR GETTING DAMAGED IS BROKEN, EVERY TIME I CHANGE GEARS THAT BUZZING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST AROUND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS TO GET FIXED. I WAS JUST WONDERING, IF DEALER REFUSES TO MAKE THE REPAIRS ON MY CAR BECAUSE IT HAS RUN OUT OF WARRANTY, WHO SHOULD I CONTACT? I`VE BEEN TAKING CARE OF MY CAR, NEVER RACED IT . I`VE BEEN TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THE PROBLEMS I HAVE WITH MY CAR, DO NOT USUALLY OCCUR IN THIS YEAR`S MODEL ACURA WITH SIMILAR MILEAGE. *AK
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ALSO, WHEN APPLY ING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
EXHAUST PIPE RATTLES ABOVE 2000 RPM
WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH,THE VEHICLE WILL START TO LOSE ALL POWER. THE CONSUMER'S CLEARANCE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FOR NO REASON, AND IF THE CONSUMER SLOWS THE VEHICLE DOWN UNDER 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL DRIVE LIKE THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. BUT IF DRIVEN OVER 65 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO LOSE POWER. CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS LEFT SLIGHTLY SET WHEN YOU START THE VEHICLE, THE ABS WILL DETECT THIS AS A FAILURE AND DISABLE ITSELF.
TRAVELING 60-70MPH. VEHICLE HIT CONCRETE BARRIER ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THEN VEHICLE SPUN AROUND & THEN HIT BACK OF VEHICLE. *AK
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BURNING THE TIPS OF HIS FINGER REAL BADLY. *AK
ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. UPON RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL, ONE CAN HEAR /FEEL A VIBRATION IN BRAKE AREA. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR IMPACT, AND THE CAR DID NOT DRIVE OVER ANYTHING. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS DUE TO UNDERSIDE SCRAPPING THE DRIVEWAY.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WORK SMOOTHLY AND PROPERLY, A JOLT HAPPENS WHEN THE SPEED REACHES 2500 RPMS.
WHILE DRIVING THE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT; ALSO NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS. *AK
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT DISCONNECTED WHEN SPOILER INSTALLED, CAN'T OPERATE W/SPOILER DUE TO ITS SMALL LIGHT BULB.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.*AK CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, FLAMES STARTED COMING FROM PASSENGER SIDE, CONSUMER EXITED VEHICLE, ONLY THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS INVOLVED FIRE WAS MOSTLY ON PASSENGER SIDE NEAR FIRE WALL, BATTERY MELTED AND ALL HOSES AND PLASTIC BOTTLES, DAMAGE EXTENDED TOWARDS FRONT ENGINE ALONG PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE NEAR FENDER, CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED BUT NOT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, THERE WAS NO WARRANTY COVERAGE, MANUFACTURER ALLUDED TO THE INVOLVEMENT THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN AN OIL CHANGE KIT THAT CONSUMER INSTALLED, CONSUMER STATES HIGHLY UNLIKELY THERE WAS NO SIGN OF ANY TYPE OF OIL LEAK.*JB
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 35MPH, 9:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 35MPH, 9:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
HIT BUMP ON WELL PAVED ROAD DUAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING DRIVER TO VEER OF THE ROAD. *AK
THE CAR HAD WAS PARKED ON TOP OF HILL WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND THE CAR WAS IN SECOND GEAR, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE HILL, HIT A TREE AND MAIL BOX AND ALMOST HIT SMALL CHILD. *AK
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VISIBILITY. *AK
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VISIBILITY. *AK
REAR WINDOW BROKE, WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED. TT
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *AK
WHEN YOU HAVE THE HEATER ON, THE HEAT IS BLOWING DIRECTLY ON DRIVERS FOOT, DRIVER MUST TAKE FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR TO RELIEVE THE HEAT ON FOOT. TT *SLC
POWER ANTENNA GETS STUCK.
PURCHASE CAR NEW CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND A MICHELIN TIRE BLEW OUT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT . TT
BLINKER COVER LEAKED WATER INSIDE. *AK
ENGINE FAILED. *DH
CAR RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE IN THE FRONT END AND DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
CAR RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE IN THE FRONT END AND PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
THE DRIVERS SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN A COLLISION AND CAUSED MASSIVE INJURIES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING, UNKNOWN REASON. TT
FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 35 MPH, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
Component Failure Cascade Risk
Known patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures
▸ Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red
The blue line shows 55 total NHTSA complaints filed over 13 years, with the worst year being 1995 (12 complaints, including 4 crash reports).
The amber reliability line shows an improving trend — scores have risen from the earlier years toward 97/100 more recently, suggesting the most serious issues are older and may have been addressed through repairs or recalls.
The red dashed line marks recall issuance — the first recall came 14 years after owners began filing complaints, a lag that indicates the manufacturer was slow to formally acknowledge these problems.
Red dots on the amber line flag 9 years (1995, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2013, 2017) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate
Based on EPA fuel data, standard depreciation, and US average insurance/maintenance costs
Estimates use EPA fuel economy data, AAA 2024 national averages for insurance and maintenance, and a standard depreciation curve. Actual costs vary by location, driving habits, and vehicle condition.
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $53,614 (~$894/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Negotiation Ammunition
Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 1995 ACURA Integra — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
15% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
- ▸Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Auction History
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Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
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Complete Data Table
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Vehicle Identity
| VIN | JH4DC2389SS002356 |
| Model Year | 1995 |
| Make | ACURA |
| Model | Integra |
| Trim | GSR |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
| Doors | 3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Manual/Standard |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 1.802577040 |
| Horsepower | 142 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Assembly City | SUZUKA |
| Assembly Country | JAPAN |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | JH4 |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 9 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | S |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | S |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 002356 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 5 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 55 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 6/10/2026, 4:21:58 PM.