Acura Integra Complaints

661 consumer complaints on file.

#11565160January 12, 2024
STEERING
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Electronic Power Steering How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Sticky power steering needed to make micro adjustments while driving on freeway or speed 40mph+. Sticky steering causes me to overcorrect, merging to other lane. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? An appointment is made for the dealer to check the vehicle on 01/20/2024 Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? NA Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, No illuminated warning lamps nor codes or messages. And when did they first appear? I noticed the issue started last November 2023 right around reaching 3500 miles. Below are what I observed that changed: Sticky steering observed while- - Sitting idle - Driving straight line on freeway or speed 40mph + - Driving on curvy road - Backing up or parking Other issues noticeable or changes in the car since I bought it: - Keep making micro adjustment on freeway speed - feels like power steering shuts off while on idle (auto stop disabled) - steering sometimes feel harder in any drive mode (sport, normal, and comfort - feels like there's a gap (lack of precise word) in steering I made observations with vehicle safety features on and off. An accident almost happened on 01/10/2024 while driving on curvy road. The steering momentarily felt sticky and hard causing left side of my car to go past the dividing lane. There were oncoming vehicles when it happened luckily car responded before completely crossing the dividing lane.
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
#11564450January 9, 2024
STEERING
The steering wheel "sticks" in the center position and does not move smoothly from the center position while driving the vehicle. It requires extra effort to move the steering wheel from the center position resulting in the steering wheel moving slightly further than the amount desired . This started a couple of days ago and the vehicle is three months old with approximately 3300 miles. I have checked the smoothness of the steering using the vehicle's different driving modes, i.e. Comfort, Normal and Sport modes. The result is the same no matter which drive mode is selected. I am concerned about the issue getting worse which is a safety concern. An appointment has been scheduled with the dealer to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle does not display any type of warning messages.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
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
#11563221January 3, 2024
STEERING
The vehicle is starting to have an issue related to steering while the driver is making small lane adjustments during normal driving. The problem is noted while the vehicle is being driven on mostly straight portions of road, but we're also noticing it in curves. While making minor adjustments to stay within the center of the lane, the steering wheel "sticks," preventing the driver from making an adjustment. As the vehicle drifts more towards the inside or outside edge of the lane, the driver needs to make a more forceful adjustment. At this point, the steering wheel "pops" loose and normal steering resumes for several seconds. The problem persists for the entire trip. Once the steering wheel "pops" loose, the driver tends to overcorrect because of the force needed to adjust the stuck steering wheel. The problem began in mid-December 2023. The vehicle had about 24,000 miles on it when the problem was first noticed. The problem is noted when the vehicle is travelling faster than 35-40 mph.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563169January 2, 2024
STEERING
• When driving, the steering wheel occasionally "sticks" in place. It's most noticeable when 1.) Exiting the apex of a curve and attempting to gradually return the wheel to the center position, and 2.) Driving in a straight line for an extended period then attempting to turn the wheel to navigate a curve. The steering wheel requires significant driver input to "unstick" it and move freely. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. • This is a major safety concern as the input needed to "unstick" the wheel may lead to overcorrection and loss of control. It also makes slight steering adjustments difficult due to the input needed to "unstick". Several times this has led to unintended swerving. I routinely transport my young children around and I fear for the safety of them and myself. After doing some research, this seems to be a well known issue with late model Integra/Civic/CR-V and several wrecks have been reported as a result. The bottom line is I do not feel safe driving this car but it's my only means of transportation. • I have not yet taken the car to a dealer. • No manufacturer or agency has inspected the vehicle. • No warning lights are present. The vehicle currently has 3,800 miles, I first noticed the issue around 2,000 miles. It has progressively gotten worse since the initial occurrence.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563126January 2, 2024
STEERING
The vehicle is exhibiting the "sticky steering" defect reported by other Acura owners. When the vehicle is warm and driving in a perfectly straight line with no corrections being made, it feels locked straight and requires a higher than expected force to turn the wheel off center.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562776December 30, 2023
STEERING
Recently, after approximately 4000 miles of driving, my steering has become “sticky.” When trying to make small adjustments in direction, my steering wheel gets “stuck” and requires more force than normal to make the steering correction. This extra force causes a greater change in direction than intended. This past week while traveling on an interstate with wet roads…this problem presented itself. It felt incredibly dangerous as I felt I was zigzagging across the lane. This issue seems to be somewhat intermittent, but I am struggling to determine under what conditions the problem presents itself. Again… this issue presented with around 4000 miles on the odometer. I currently have approximately 5200 total miles driven.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562761December 30, 2023
STEERING
At approximately 11,000 miles the steering on the car became "notchy". When making minor corrections the steering wheel will lock and require extra steering pressure to overcome stiction in the system, at which point it jumps a bit past the intended position. Grand movements (turning a residential corner) are relatively symptom free. Symptoms are most noticeable when traveling at speeds above 35mph and when the road is relatively straight. Initially, this was very annoying, but as it gets worse it could certainly be a safety concern as it affects the precision and smoothness of the steering system. If the system were to fully seize all steering control would be lost. The symptoms present after the car is warmed and appears normal when cold.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562687December 29, 2023
STEERING
The steering sticks. I have taken it to the dealer three times and they can’t find anything wrong. It happens a lot when I’m driving but they haven’t felt it on a short test drive. It’s happens frequently, just not enough for the dealer to notice.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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