2023 Acura Integra Steering Problems
Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2023 Acura Integra, 91% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 16,950 miles. The words owners use most often: “sticky steering” (21% of reports).
- 189steering complaints
- 16,950median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 64%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sticky steering: mentioned in 40 of 189 complaints (21%)
- Straight line: mentioned in 21 of 189 complaints (11%)
- Wheel sticks: mentioned in 18 of 189 complaints (10%)
- Make small: mentioned in 14 of 189 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 4 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 189 complaints, 3 mention a crash.
Acura Integra steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Integra | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2025 Integra | 5 | 50% | 48,200 |
| 2024 Integra | 52 | 81% | 7,750 |
| 2023 Integra | 189 | 91% | 16,950 |
| 2001 Integra | 1 | 17% | — |
| 2000 Integra | 1 | 6% | — |
| 1998 Integra | 3 | 14% | — |
| 1996 Integra | 2 | 6% | 136,500 |
| 1995 Integra | 1 | 2% | 170,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Failed Recall Remedy / Recurring Safety Defect: Electronic Power Steering BindingMy vehicle previously underwent the official manufacturer remedy for NHTSA Safety Recall Campaign 24V744 (Acura steering gearbox defect). The recall is marked as "Completed" on my VIN.Despite the remedy being…
Steering was sticky, shifty and driver could not recover resulting in loss of control and impact into an electrical pole and total loss of vehicle. Manufacturer and insurance are set to inspect vehicle. Police reported driver at fault as they did not have the mechanical / technical expertise /…
The sticky steering issue has returned even after the initial recall repair. Instead of replacing the entire steering rack, they only applied a temporary fix with grease the first time. The steering wheel stickiness comes and goes, which makes it even more frustrating and unpredictable. At times…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Acura Integras have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 189 owner complaints about steering for the 2023 Acura Integra (91% of the 208 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Acura Integra steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 16,950 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2023 Acura Integra?
The most frequent phrase is “sticky steering”, in 40 of 189 complaints, followed by “straight line” (21).
See all 2023 Acura Integra problems or steering problems across all Integra years.