Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Acura Integra
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Acura Integra has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- 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
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Visibility 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
Of the 21 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 21 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Acura Integra has average reliability, with concerns mainly around aftermarket lighting products not meeting safety standards. Electrical, steering, and visibility issues are the most common owner complaints, suggesting moderate maintenance needs. The overall cost-of-ownership remains reasonable given its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 100,000–150,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| Steering components | 100,000–150,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Suspension | 120,000–160,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| Braking system | 100,000–150,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
| Air bags | 130,000–170,000 miles | $450–$900 | rare |
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 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant change every 30,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
- Drive belt inspection every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent electrical issues
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Uneven braking
- Suspension noises
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Acura Integra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.