Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Acura Integra
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Acura Integra has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E032000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Visibility 4 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
Of the 22 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 22 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Acura Integra is rated average due to multiple headlamp recalls, affecting visibility compliance, and moderate rates of owner complaints about air bags and electrical issues. Though primary mechanical components show fewer complaints, close attention to electrical systems and visibility is advised.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| headlights | 90,000–120,000 miles | $150–$350 | common |
| airbag system | 100,000–130,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 3,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement every 90,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim or flickering headlights
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Faulty airbag sensor lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Acura Integra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.