1998 Acura Integra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Integra years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Acura Integra. That ranks 6th out of 11 Integra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 14%). Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 10% | 162,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 134,935 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 179,782 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Acura Integra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Acura Integra.
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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 pulled into the parking lot. Since my car was not straight, i wanted to back out and park again. I stepped onto the brake, and switched to reverse gear. As i prepare to drive backwards, i relaxed my foot from the brake. However, my car suddenly roared and charged forward. It ran over the curb…
The hood latch assembly becomes loose or no longer functions as normal when closing the hood. This prevents the hood from closing completely and makes it dangerous to drive the vehicle at higher speeds such as highways without risking the hood flipping up or breaking off the vehicle which can cause…
1988 acura integra ls driving west on adams hill st. At ft. Sumter in san antonio, tex., about 6pm, 09/21/05. All of a sudden the car started spurting (missing) and the engine started smoking and caught fire as a result of an electrical failure. The fire was put out firer extinguisher and fire…
While trying to make a slight turn to right, (because of bend in road), the steering locked and then released which caused an over compensation to the right and resulted in a crash into a fence causing extensive property damage. The air bags failed to deploy causing a minor head injury. *ak
Consumer stated within four years the vehicle has been in two accidents. This due to lower control arm breakage and excessive wear of the ball joints. There were no injuries both times and the vehicle was struck from the back in each instance. The vehicle was in need of complete ball joint and…
Other Acura Integra years
← 1997 Integra · 1999 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 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 Integra | 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 1998 Acura Integra?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Acura Integra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.