Acura Integra Complaints (2023)

207 consumer complaints on file.

#11568321January 28, 2024
STEERING
My power steering started out notchy and now it’s actually sticking in some cases and I can hear noises when I turn the steering wheel when I’m at a stop. The problem started after my first oil change around 6500 miles and it’s actually getting worse where I can feel it more and more. I told the dealer and they said they have no fix for the problem with no updated parts and then I should complain on this website to make it known.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11568213January 27, 2024
STEERING
As others who also have the same issue put it: It almost felt like a video game steering wheel that was glitching. When I'd try to make small corrections to keep the car in the center of the lane, I'd apply pressure and get nothing. Then I'd apply more pressure and the wheel would "pop" and I'd get more correction than I wanted. I thought that was odd, so I googled it and found this thread. Sticky Integra steering; Starting feeling the steering wheel "stick", more prominent on freeways after driving straight. The wheel doesn't feel smooth when trying to adjust smaller turns. It feels like the wheel locked or stuck in a notch. But after moving it, it becomes smooth again before not turning the wheel again. This has been a continuous problem that frequently happens on the highways. It is particularly dangerous as it takes away driver attention and potentially causing crash as the steering needs to freed occasionally!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11568155January 27, 2024
STEERING
Around the 8,000 mile mark, a problem with “sticky/jerky” steering appeared. The problem is much more noticeable at speeds over 50 mph, but it can also be felt at lower speeds. The steering wheel does not rotate smoothly. Instead, it constantly gets stuck at various spots, and it requires additional driver force to angle it to the desired position. This constant adjustment causes the car to move in a noticeable zig zag fashion, and it much more apparent at highway speeds due to the amount of distance covered per every steering adjustment. At times, it feel dangerous since you are constantly fighting to stay within your lane. Countless reports have surfaced online, and it seems to be affecting the Acura Integra lineup as well as the 11th generation Honda Civic lineup. The flaw appears to be with a faulty worn gear in the steering shaft.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11568108January 26, 2024
STEERING
The steering require extra effort to turn away from center. This leads to jerky steering inputs and over corrections that could contribute to an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567794January 25, 2024
STEERING
Steering wheel sticks at center when driving in a straight line. You have to make a slight turn of the wheel to get it unstuck. This started right around 5,000 miles. Apparently I am not alone in this issue with my new car. I am driving it far less because of this issue and the uncertainty that it might get suddenly stuck and not be able to steer the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567323January 23, 2024
STEERING
Sticky steering problem. The steering wheel will randomly require significant effort to move left or right the first 5 to 10 degrees. This results in uncommanded drifting into other lanes. When going in a straight line at interstate speeds, the steering wheel will randomly pick 5 to 10 degrees left or right as the new center point and require significant effort to override. When this randomly occurs, "sticky steering" overrides BOTH lane keep assist and road departure mitigation as they think the action has been manually commanded.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565907January 17, 2024
STEERING
Experiencing "sticky steering". While driving highway speeds, common corrections to steering randomly require an extra effort due to a slight "sticky" feel on the steering wheel. Applying the extra force suddenly releases it, but it is concerning since you have to be ready to re-correct in case you applied more effort than needed (otherwise you can be in the risk of dangerously invading another lane). I would definitely consider this a drive safety risk. Additional Observations: - It has been more noticeable also in cold weather, up to the point that it also presents itself at low street speeds while doing turns. - Have been noticing a combination of "sticky" and "too loose" steering. According to dealer, there is nothing worn or loose in the steering components, nor an alignment or balancing issues on wheels/tires. - As the mileage increases, the issue becomes more noticeable and more concerning. - Started to experience this since around 9k miles in the odometer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565810January 16, 2024
STEERING
The steering wheel is sticky while driving at highway speeds and has significant resistance on speeds over 45 miles per hour. The car does not feel safe to drive during highway speeds, as it requires overcorrection. The Acura dealership has confirmed that the steering rack needs to be replaced and is significantly back ordered. There was no warning of this issue with any lamps, messages or vehicle systems at any point. The problem occurred in the summer of 2023, when the vehicle had approximately 3000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11564751January 10, 2024
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
UNKNOWN Accident involving direct hit to driver side door with no air bag deployment. Body shop estimator stated no codes were recorded, which is not normal. Also stated that seat belts did not lock, also not normal.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11564427January 9, 2024
STEERING
This vehicle has what's been described as "sticky steering". At highway speeds and going straight a steering wheel movement (such as repositioning in your lane) sticks on straight before driver's slight pressure on the wheel overcomes the "stickyness" and the car then responds to driver's steering command. Not sure if this defect is a safety problem but anything unusual in the steering mechanism concerns me. Is something in the steering mechanism in the process of failing? Am I about to lose control of the car? I've been driving for 62 years and never encountered anything like this Problem has been reproduced by the dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11564195January 8, 2024
STEERING
Steering started sticking around 20,000 miles. When I turn to the left the wheel sticks and won’t move about a quarter turn in. You have to physically pull on the wheel to get it to dislodge. The problem is reoccurring. Happening for several weeks at a time and the stopping for a day or two and then returning. It is definitely dangerous!! It’s jarring trying to unstick the wheel when it happens.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563977January 6, 2024
STEERING
When driving vehicle at highway speeds the steering wheel appears to lock and requires forceful correction to keep car going straight. Also around curves vehicle wants to keep going the way the wheels are pointed takes forceful effort to straighten.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563880January 6, 2024
STEERING
When driving above 40 mph, steering wheel feels sticky when making slight turns. It resists subtle movements and in general doesn’t turn smoothly. It’s a safety concern because it almost feels like it’s locking up and I’m not sure in an emergency situation that I could maneuver the vehicle as easily as I should be. This has not been reported to a dealership yet, nor has it been inspected and reproduced in front of a professional technician. No warning lights come on when this issue occurs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563816January 5, 2024
STEERING
Experiencing stickiness in steering effort when travelling in straight line at highway speeds. Overcoming the stickiness sometimes causes vehicle to deviate in its lane.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563330January 3, 2024
STEERING
Steering wheel binding when at highway speeds. Steering wheel locks in place and has to be forced to move. Not a fluid motion
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563322January 3, 2024
STEERING
Acura Integra MY2023, 6MT. Steering sticks when make normal minor steering corrections, requiring additional force on the part of the driver to get the wheel to respond. This is especially noticeable at highway speeds. The sticky steering creates the risk of overcorrection and potential for an accident when in traffic on a multi-lane highway. I am unable to safely drive the car while this steering issue persists and respectfully request that NHTSA immediately require Honda to recall the impacted Honda and Acura models for repairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563310January 3, 2024
STEERING
Car gets “Sticky Steering” at 60-70mph. Happens from time to time not a constant issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563289January 3, 2024
STEERING
The steering wheel seems to perform inconsistently when turning. While making a turn there is a momentary increase in steering resistance. Therefore more than usual force is required to steer during the momentary increase. This increase in steering resistance is short lived but happens regularly. Inconsistent steering resistance is a safety risk because it can cause the car to turn unpredictably and go off the road. The risk will be greater when the roads are wet or slippery. The problem has not been reported to the dealer but will be reported soon. There were no warning messages.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563238January 3, 2024
STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Steering is sticky. Difficult to maneuver away from straight, particularly at higher speeds (45+). Car does not center in lane when LKAS is engaged, and will often drive out of the lane by itself.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563224January 3, 2024
STEERING
The steering wheel sticks during turns, curves, lane changes and requires extra effort to adjust making the car behave in a 'jerky' manner. Particularly concerning on wet roadways with short jerky movements to realign the car into its lane after a curve/turn. This 'jerkiness' began occurring about a month after I acquired the vehicle, around 4500 miles. It happens regardless of the speed or location (in town vs. hwy).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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