2000 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 2000 Acura Integra has 5 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Timing belt failure on interference B18 engine bends valves ($350-$3,000 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $70 to $3,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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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 2000 Acura Integra has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Timing belt failure on interference B18 engine bends valves, Rear lower control arm bolts seize and shear inside bushing sleeves, Engine motor mounts crack and collapse — drivetrain vibration + clunk on shifts. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2000 Acura Integra has 5 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Timing belt failure on interference B18 engine bends valves. 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 $70 to $3,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Timing belt failure on interference B18 engine bends valves, typically costs $350-$3,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
All B18 engines in the 1994-2001 Integra (DC2/DB7) are interference-design. If the timing belt snaps (or jumps teeth from a seized tensioner or water pump), pistons strike open valves. The belt should be replaced every 90,000 miles along with the water pump, tensioner, and seals. Repairs typically run $350-$3,000. Severity: high.
The long bolts that pass through the rear lower control arm inner bushings corrode to the steel sleeve inside the bushing. Any attempt to remove them for alignment, bushing, or shock work results in a sheared bolt and a destroyed bushing sleeve. This is a near-universal complaint… Repairs typically run $100-$800. 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.
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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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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 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.
The VTEC oil pressure switch screwed into the VTEC solenoid assembly on B18C engines fails or leaks, triggering CEL with OBD1 Code 22 or OBD2 P1259. Symptoms include VTEC not engaging at high RPM and a hard rev-limiter drop. Owner had a 99 GSR with CEL constantly on and code 22… Repairs typically run $70-$250. Severity: low.
