Acura Integra Steering Problems
Owners have filed 256 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Acura Integra across 9 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (189). The words owners use most often: “sticky steering” (20% of reports).
- 256steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 63%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 50 of 256 complaints (20%)
- Wheel sticks: mentioned in 24 of 256 complaints (9%)
- Straight line: mentioned in 24 of 256 complaints (9%)
- Make small: mentioned in 18 of 256 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 256 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
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
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
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.
The steering gets sticky and hard to control and make small corrections at highway speeds. It feels very unsafe to drive as the steering feels like im ping ponging on the road and causes me to get close to others cars almost causing a crash. This has been on going since September of this year and I…
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…
Incident occurred on 9/17/26 while driving at highway speed. When taking a left hand curve steering wheel feels sticky and bumps while going around curve. No issues noted when taking a right hand curve. No issue when making a hard (90 degree) left hand or right hand turn and no issues noted with…
2025 Acura Integra A Spec- I have driven the car around 12,000 miles total and recently have been noticing the steering wheel is âstickingâ intermittently. Very dangerous especially because itâs more likely to happen on the highway on long gradual turns
I am writing to formally escalate an unaddressed, severe safety defect regarding my 2025 Acura Integra Type S (Current Mileage: ~5,000 miles). My vehicle is experiencing the exact mechanical "sticky steering" and steering gearbox binding symptoms outlined in NHTSA Campaign 24V-744. While driving at…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Acura Integras have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 256 owner complaints about steering for the Acura Integra. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Acura Integra?
The most frequent phrase is “sticky steering”, in 50 of 256 complaints, followed by “wheel sticks” (24).
See all Acura Integra problems.