1997 Acura Integra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Integra years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Acura Integra. That ranks 5th out of 11 Integra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (6 complaints, 27%), typically at around 11,300 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Acura Integra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 27% | 11,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 27% | 84,779 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 76,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Acura Integra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Acura Integra.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am a 78 year old woman dealing with males at acura/honda who have done nothing but run around and stall. I have had two terrible incidents of unintended acceleration, the first one at 70 miles an hour on a crowded freeway, the car jumped to 80 mph and continued to accelerate, i took out 200' of…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 acura integra. The contact stated that the speedometer was inoperative. The dealer was contacted, but was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,779 and the current mileage was 85,000.
Car was parked for about 4 hours. Started car and it started to overheat and make noise so ignition key was turned off and removed. Car continue to run, overheat and make noise. Fire department was called and stalled car with clutch and disconnected battery. Overflow hose from radiator had melted…
Tl*- the contact's son was driving the 1997 acura integra in the evening hours going around the off ramp of the expressway. The driver stated that the steering wheel locked and he was not able to control, and the vehicle and hit an embankment off the expressway. The contact was concerned that the…
Srs light came on for no reason. Service center at acura dealership indicated that the srs control unit had failed, and required replacement.
Other Acura Integra years
← 1996 Integra · 1998 Integra →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Integra | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Integra | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 Integra | 64 | 3 |
| 2023 Integra | 208 | 2 |
| 2001 Integra | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Integra | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 Integra | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 Integra | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 Integra | 36 | 0 |
| 1995 Integra | 52 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Acura Integra?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Acura Integra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Acura Integra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Integra model years, the 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.