2001 Acura Integra Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 10, 2008 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Integra years
Not enough data 10th of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Acura Integra. That ranks 10th out of 11 Integra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Acura Integra problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires2
Air Bags1 · ~102,250 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~11,500 mi
Power Train1 · ~49,509 mi
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires233%———
Air Bags117%102,250——
Engine and Engine Cooling117%11,500——
Power Train117%49,509——
Steering117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 2 complaints
2002: 2200222005: 2200522007: 1200712008: 120081

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Acura Integra recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Air bags:frontalJul 24, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V196000 · 375 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.

Risk: The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began august 2, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

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 was driving on interstate 40 west and my airbags spontaneously deployed, breaking my windshield, causing burns to my forearm & abdomen, and leaving me with ringing in the ears. *tr

Air Bags · received Sep 10, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10241756

Discount tires provided me tires with a 195/50-15 size, when my vehicle calls for a 195/55-15 size. I had been driving it and my tires kept deflating. I finally went someone else to get them replaced and i was told that the tires given to me did not meet manufactures specifications. If this okay…

Tires · received Mar 7, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10184468

I had a computer problem in my car (acura integra 2001) and i went to the acura of avon dealership to have it looked at. They told me that the computer needed to be replaced and the idling valve. I had the work done. Then, i had several additional problems that started occurring with the car…

Power Train · received Nov 8, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10142068

2001 acura integra developed problems with the michelin xgt v4 tire equipment. The vehicle skidded out of control on wet pavement.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer's son was involved in two serious accidents with this vehicle in which it skidded out of control while on a wet surface. Both…

Tires · received Jun 20, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10126869

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM THE STORE AND THE CAR JUST STOP RUNNING. HAD IT TOWED TO ARLINGTON ACURA IN PALATINE. 1275 E DUNDEE RD. , PALATINE, IL. [redacted] BECAUSE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL MAY 31, 2005. THEY HAVE HAD IT ALL NOW THEY TELL ME THEY WILL NOT COVER IT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 10, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 10007479

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Acura Integra?

Owners most often report tires, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Acura Integra?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.