1990 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1990 Acura Integra has 9 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Motorized passive shoulder belt sticks on track or fails to move ($0-$600 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $25 to $4,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
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CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1990 Acura Integra has 9 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Motorized passive shoulder belt sticks on track or fails to move, Ignitor / ignition control module inside the distributor fails — intermittent or no-start, Outer CV joint boot tears leading to joint failure and clicking. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 1990 Acura Integra has 9 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Motorized passive shoulder belt sticks on track or fails to move. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Acura Integra issues range from $0 to $4,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Motorized passive shoulder belt sticks on track or fails to move, typically costs $0-$600 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
US-market 1990-1993 Integras used a motorized passive shoulder belt that travels on a track from the A-pillar to the B-pillar. A common failure has the auto belt stuck in the down/forward position with the warning light staying on; pulling it back manually doesn't help because o… Repairs typically run $0-$600. Severity: high.
The Integra's ignition system uses a discrete ignitor module (also called ignition control module, or ICM) mounted inside the distributor cap. The module triggers the coil and is a known failure point on 1990-2001 Integras — replacement units are stocked by most major parts retai… Repairs typically run $30-$200. Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
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The CV joints are lubricated with grease and sealed inside rubber boots that hold the grease in and keep dirt out; over time the boots crack or tear, grease escapes and dirt enters the joint causing it to break down, and the joint develops excessive play in its bearings, produci… Repairs typically run $50-$1,150. Severity: medium.
All DA and DC Integras (and all Honda B-series transverse cars) use four hydraulic engine mounts: front, rear, passenger-side (the 'side mount'), and driver-side (the transmission mount). The rear and front mounts use a fluid-filled rubber bushing that wears out — typically the r… Repairs typically run $80-$500. Severity: medium.
The PGM-FI Main Relay is a critical electronic switch that sends power to the fuel pump and engine computer (ECU); when you turn the key it clicks on, allowing the pump to build pressure and the computer to manage the engine — without a working main relay the engine won't get fu… Repairs typically run $25-$150. Severity: medium.
A very common problem on 90-93 Integras where, after many years, the foam seals beneath the windshield cowl no longer keep water out and it ends up on the passenger floor after passing through the blower motor and rusting it out. The drainage paths beneath the cowl are very sh… Repairs typically run $30-$350. Severity: medium.
Any Integra that still has the rear wheel arch protectors is already starting to rust, even if not visible on the outside — pulling a protector typically reveals wet mud trapped against the inner arch lip with rust eating the metal underneath. This is one of the most common pr… Repairs typically run $200-$4,000. Severity: medium.
The wheel bearings on the 1990-1993 Acura Integra (DA chassis, second generation) are critical parts located inside the wheel hub assembly — for the DA-generation Integra these are press-in style bearings pressed into the steering knuckle in the front and the hub/spindle in the… Repairs typically run $80-$500. Severity: medium.
The ignition distributor on 1990-2001 Integras (and all Honda B-series engines of the era) sits at the rear of the head and is driven directly off the exhaust cam. Inside the distributor housing, an oil seal separates the cam-driven shaft from the cap/rotor/electrical assembly ab… Repairs typically run $80-$600. Severity: medium.
