Acura Integra Complaints

661 consumer complaints on file.

#11582736April 12, 2024
AIR BAGS
My daughter was driving my car and another person coming the other direction turned into ongoing traffic causing the cars to tbone. My car front was crushed in with $9,000 worth of damage head on. My daughter hit her head on the steering wheel and suffered a concussion.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11582343April 11, 2024
STEERING
FROM DAY ONE ON THIS $43,000 NEW CAR THE STEERING STICKS SO WHEN ON THE ROAD THE STEERING STICKS AND I GET CLOSE TO RUNNING INTO OTHER CARS OR GOING OFF THE ROAD THIS IS CONTINUOUS DURING THE ENTIRE TIME DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN TILL I HAVE DRIVEN FOR A FEW MILES AND DOES NOT SHOW UP ON A TRIP AROUND THE BLOCK BUT DOES SHOW UP SOON AFTER. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 6 MONTHS AGO AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE PUT IN FOR A NEW PART REPLACEMENT BUT DO NOT KNOW WHEN IT WILL ARRIVE. THIS CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS ON THE ROAD AND BRINGS GREAT ANXIETY WHEN DRIVING IT AND I CAN NOT DRIVE IT MORE THAN A FEW MILES. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD. THIS IS AN ONGOING AND CONTINUOUS PROBLEM.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581961April 9, 2024
STEERING
The steering wheel will stick in place when driving at highway speeds after 15 minutes of driving. It will take greater force than usual to move the steering wheel to correct course.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581574April 7, 2024
STEERING
We brought my son's car in earlier in the year for an issue it was having with its steering ( the steering sticks/locks when attempting to turn the steering wheel left ). The dealer acknowledged the issue and stated that the steering box needs to be replaced. The dealer sent us home with the car saying it was 'safe to drive' and they would call us when part was received. We insisted, however, for the dealer to provide a loaner since we felt any acknowledged issue with the steering is not safe. We have recently been informed from the dealer that the part needed to address the problem is on backorder with no anticipated delivery date and that the next available update will be in August. (BTW - We also have the same problem with the stereo amp, which is on backorder with no anticipated delivery date). I have a couple major problems with this 1) my son's brand new car is sitting in the FL sun/heat getting damaged waiting for an indefinite period of time; 2) my son cannot drive the loaner, 3) and we are being asked to wait several months for an update on part availability for a new car. These are all completely unreasonable situations. I see 1 of 2 options: Honda/Acura - Needs to work with the dealer to figure out how to give my son (17) a car to drive while they wait on replacement parts. I also want permission to bring my son's car home and have it garaged until part is received and repair is scheduled. OR Honda/Acura - Needs to give us a new car (and take back my son's car back) as part of lemon law. It is completely unreasonable for a new car to have such major safety issues and furthermore have the manufacturer and dealer say we have to wait months for an update on part availability. We also have a loaner that my son cannot drive. I would like a response to this situation ASAP before I seek legal action.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581122April 4, 2024
STEERING
The steering will get tight at speeds above 40 mph. The steering tightens up and almost feels like it's a ratchet/gear that catches constantly, it is not a smooth turn how it should be. It is manageable at lower speeds, however on the highway it is very worrisome. The steering is even tighter at highway speeds and gets stuck in position and is hard to turn correctly. I often find myself over correcting trying to get the wheel unstuck from its position, causing me to swerve on the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580613April 2, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2024 Acura Integra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel had to be overcorrected. There was an abnormal thumping noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on backorder. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580591April 2, 2024
STEERING
I dont feel safe at all when turning because it feels like the steering wheel is sticking and doesn’t move. Very unsafe feeling.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580312March 31, 2024
STEERING
After driving on longer drives the steering becomes "sticky" off center. Looses its smoothness of operation. Usually does not occur on shorter drives, but, the longer you drive the more prevalent the problem becomes. This is my wife's car and I had not driven it for a while, as I was driving it the problem manifested itself. As soon as I said something to my wife, she said she had noticed it as well. Upon a suggestion from a auto tech friend I turned off all the electronic nannies, but, the problem is still there.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580118March 29, 2024
STEERING
The steering sticks when the vehicle has been traveling straight for a period of time (time varies, as does speed). The stuck steering requires additional force on the wheel to steer the vehicle, which results in an over correction. It's getting worse and occurring at all speeds, started at only highway speeds. No warning lights, etc. Problem was confirmed by the dealer 3/29/2024. I was told by the dealer that Acura is no longer authorizing replacement of the steering rack under warranty. They can offer no warranty solution at this time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580063March 29, 2024
STEERING
My car, with less than 18,000 miles on it has begun to have steering which sticks as the car is driven straight. In order to make a correction to the right of left it is necessary to jerk the wheel in that direction to unstick the steering. This is more than an annoyance as it has caused me to veer slightly out of my lane unless I am very careful. I have parked it and am driving my daughter's old car until this can be resolved. It appears from my internet search that this is happening to a lot of Acura Integra owners. The approximate date I am using for the next question is incorrect as this was an ongoing issue every time I drove the car. The dealership here has been excellent and has done all that they can. I have contacted Acura to see when I can expect repair but have received no response.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579762March 27, 2024
STEERING
While driving down [XXX] , the steering felt stiff and almost like it stuck into a certain position. It required far more force than normal to move the steering wheel from its position which almost caused me to change lanes to the right without wanting to. This is not the first time this has happened, but it was a particularly dangerous instance since the steering wheel stuck several degrees to the left of center which would have directed to into the center divide. I took the car to the dealership in March 2024 to discuss the issue and they acknowledged that two other integras had come into the dealership for a similar problem. Not having absolute control of the vehicle is extremely dangerous and the steering sticking into a certain position without Lane Keep Assist influencing the steering is a design flaw and puts drivers at risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579699March 27, 2024
STEERING
Since I purchased the Integra over a year ago, I’ve routinely experienced a sticky/jerky steering issue. When driving, the steering wheel will jerk to the left or right continuously and feel stuck in position and difficult to correct. Not only do I have to consistently “fight” the steering wheel to keep the car aligned, I have had the vehicle veer into another lane and swerve towards cars in the neighboring lane due to the jerking motion. Overall, this creates a difficult driving experience - my focus is consumed by the steering, I feel I have limited control of the vehicle, and an overwhelming sense of being uneasy/unsafe when the issue is prevalent. Passengers feel it too. This is most notable when highway driving or going above ~45/50 mph and, oddly, seems to be more prominent in certain weather, particularly during warm, but not hot, days (60-80 degrees). No warning signs or vehicle setting notices display. Issue persists regardless of altering vehicle modes and settings. I have reported this to the Acura dealership twice. The first was early on and I had no reference of others with this experience. The second time, I expressed there are numerous reports of this online. They noted it, stated everything appeared normal, and that they drove the vehicle and couldn’t recreate it, but my Acura app trip history did not reflect this. The concern was dismissed. This is my 3rd Acura sedan - I’ve had an incredible experience with Acura, my dealership, and previous vehicles. I commonly recommend them to friends/family. That said, it takes a lot for me to feel strongly enough to report an issue/negative review, but this driving experience is simply unacceptable and potentially dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579462March 26, 2024
STEERING
The steering becomes “sticky” and is resistant to turning both at low and high speeds. This results in situations where significant force must be applied to the wheel to create a direction change. It has resulted in sudden movements after “breaking” the steering wheel free from its “stuck” position in the middle. It even affects driver assist systems, which will also demonstrate difficulty managing a steering wheel that gets “stuck” in the middle. The cold and wet seems to make it worse. However this has been an ongoing problem for the last several thousand miles and is definitely getting worse as the miles go by. I have taken the car to the dealership and was informed this is a known issue with no available repair. Seems to be a substantial safety concern that should warrant a repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579382March 25, 2024
STEERING
When driving on the highway, the steering wheel gets "sticky". The steering wheel feels like it gets stuck and I have to constantly make slight adjustments against a slightly resisting steering wheel. It makes me feel like I am forced to constantly move the steering left just to stay in my lane even when I'm going in a straight line on the highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578182March 19, 2024
STEERING
Steering intermittently feels sticky when turning, requiring extra effort to rotate the wheel. When it occurs steering safely may be harder to accomplish, as it requires more of the driver's attention to correct unintentional movements. Issue is more pronounced when driving at slow speeds/parking and has gotten worse as the car ages. The car has not yet been inspected and the issue has not yet been attempted to be replicated by any service center, though a service is scheduled. There have been no warning lights or messages in the car that warn of this issue since it started about 6 months ago.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578006March 18, 2024
STEERING
Car has about 8,000 miles; noticed "sticky steering" over last 1,000 miles. At highway speed, steering requires more effort even for changing lanes, then it releases while driving straight. Very disturbing to driver; tempted to oversteer. Problem has been reported by other owners on [XXX] No warning lamps. Next step is to bring to dealer INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577749March 16, 2024
STEERING
My car only has 3725 miles. In some occasions, after a while of driving at highway speeds, steering requires a noticeable increase in the amount of force needed to turn the wheel for small corrections or turning. It feels like the wheel is stuck. After turning the wheel a couple of times, like when you take an exit to get off the highway, the steering wheel starts behaving normally and smoothness returns.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577745March 16, 2024
STEERING
Steering doesn’t want to turn occasionally and additional effort is required to turn the steering wheel, followed by sudden minimal effort. Had this issue since beginning. I thought lkas was correcting the car to go straight. But that is not the case
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576450March 10, 2024
STEERING
The vehicle's steering has a "sticky" sensation requiring increased input to allow the vehicle to turn. This makes the vehicle difficult to maintain in a straight line and also results in dangerous steering overcorrection when the steering wheel finally does begin to turn. This creates a dangerous driving environment to myself and other drivers as this issue makes the vehicle difficult to control. The issue started two months ago (January 2024) when the car had approximately 9,000 miles on the odometer. The issue began as intermittent, but is now continuous in all driving conditions. There are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms. This issue has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance. My vehicle's problem has not yet been reported to the manufacturer, although there are several complaints available online from those experiencing the same problem with this vehicle. There is currently no recall to correct this issue, allegedly created by a manufacturing defect in the steering box.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576354March 9, 2024
STEERING
When exceeding 30-35 mph regardless of driving conditions, the steering wheel will not rotate smoothly. Steering is notchy or sticks requiring extra effort to turn the steering wheel to make even the slightest correction. I purchased the car with 9,275 miles on it and the problem manifested itself from the start of ownership. Deactivating the LKAS has no effect on the problem. - Steering/vehicle is available for inspection -I've been able to overcome the steering resistance but there is potential for an accident to occur -I have not had the problem confirmed by a dealer but will do so at the next service appt. -At the time of purchase, the vehicle did pass State inspection and dealer inspection, but no issues were reported -There are no alerts or warning lights associated with this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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