Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 63/100 (GOOD)

2023 Acura Integra Reliability Report

The 2023 Acura Integra has a good reliability standing, but sticky, notchy steering at highway speeds makes it the weakest of four scored years.

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Recalls

Complaints

204

Complaint Rate

63.6per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$801

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,100–$2,300

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity38/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact80/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity85/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Weakest of the four scored years, with sticky steering driving most complaints and 2 recalls, while the 2024 rates better.

Top Issues to Watch

STEERING (186)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2)

Should You Buy the 2023 Acura Integra?

Sticky, notchy steering is what holds this model year back. Its reliability standing is good, but it is the weakest of the four scored Integra years and below average against other 2023 sedans. The 2024 rates better.

Owners describe a wheel that sticks or feels notchy at highway speeds. Small lane corrections take extra force, then the wheel lets go suddenly, which makes overcorrecting easy. Reports start between 6,500 and 18,000 miles and tend to get worse. Dealers often replace the steering rack or gearbox, but owners report month-long parts waits and an off-center wheel afterward. Federal recall records list 2 recalls, covering steering and hydraulic service brakes. Rarer complaints include air bags that did not deploy in a serious crash and automatic braking that slowed a car from 75 mph to almost 40 with nothing ahead.

Ask for proof that both recalls were completed and for any steering repair history. On a test drive, hold a steady highway speed for 15 minutes or more. The 2024 is worth comparing, though it has 5 recalls of its own.

Compared to the 2024 Acura Integra, which scored 5 points higher.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Low recall count
+5-star NHTSA crash rating

Cons

−Above-average complaint rate for Sedan
−STEERING complaints dominate (91%)
−STEERING: Wheel sticks or feels notchy, mostly at highway speeds (186 complaints)

Compare 2023 Acura Integra With

2023 Honda Civic

Reliability: 74/100

Good

2023 Mazda 3

Reliability: 78/100

Good

2023 Volkswagen Jetta

Reliability: 81/100

Excellent

2023 BMW 2 Series

Reliability: 73/100

Good

2023 Volkswagen Golf

Reliability: 75/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

2 manufacturer recalls issued

Other

HIGH RISK

STEERING (186)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recalls on record

The 2023 Acura Integra carries 2 recalls — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

63.6

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 14.4

LowAvgHigh

High

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2023 Acura Integra Recall Details

2 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Acura Integra. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

24V7440002024-10-03

STEERING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

Consequence

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

23V4300002023-06-15

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.

Consequence

Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2023 Acura Integra? Check its history first

Steering problems lead owner complaints about the 2023 Acura Integra, and 2 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2023 Acura Integra NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 5/5

Rollover risk: 9.5%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Curtain (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso/Pelvis (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (N/A)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Not Available)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Acura IntegraRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$801

Repair Frequency

0.7

unscheduled repair visits per year

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

30–33 MPG

Running cost: $2,900–$3,100/yr

Fuel + repair

26–30 city / 36–37 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2023 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Integra 1.5L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AV-S7)	30	37	33	$2,100
Integra A-Spec 1.5L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AV-S7)	29	36	32	$2,150
Integra A-Spec 1.5L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	26	36	30	$2,300

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2023 Acura Integra.

Drive at highway speed for at least 15 minutes and feel for sticky or notchy steering during small lane corrections.
Ask for dealer records of any steering rack or gearbox replacement, then confirm the wheel sits centered on a straight road.
Have an Acura dealer run the VIN for open recalls and completed campaign work before you buy.
Make several full stops and pull away each time, watching for a sudden engine and electrical shutoff.
On manual cars, shift into every gear, including reverse, with the engine running and note any stiffness.
Play audio and check that every speaker works, since amplifier failures can cost around $2,000.
Use adaptive cruise on an open highway and watch for hard braking with no car close ahead.
Inspect the driver-side windshield edge where it meets the A frame for any separation.

2023 Acura Integra Common Problems by Component

204 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

186

STEERING (186)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2)SERVICE BRAKES (2)POWER TRAIN (2)AIR BAGS (2)ENGINE (1)Other (1)

STEERING

186 complaintsSafety-related

The wheel sticks or feels notchy, mostly at highway speeds. Small lane corrections take extra force, then the wheel lets go suddenly, which makes overcorrection easy. Reports place the onset between 6,500 and 18,000 miles, and it tends to worsen over time, sometimes appearing after 15 minutes of steady driving. Two of the 186 complaints involve crashes, including a wheel that kept turning a full 360 degrees on a ramp. Dealers often replace the steering rack or gearbox, but owners describe month-long parts waits, dealers with no fix, and an off-center wheel after repair.

186 complaints total2 crashes

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

5 complaints

These problems are scattered and do not form one pattern. The most serious report describes sunroof glass shattering on the highway and falling on the occupants. Others cite an emissions system warning with reduced engine power at 6,000 miles, a dead audio amplifier with a repair quote near $2,000, false blind-spot alerts, a frozen CarPlay display, and the windshield separating from the driver-side A frame with no dealer fix offered.

5 complaints total

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

The car shuts off completely without warning, with the engine and electronics going dead together, and it can be slow to restart. The report describing this involves a CVT car near 10k miles that has done it repeatedly with no warning light. Other reports describe the speakers going silent while the display keeps working, which owners link to the amplifier, and a cold-weather squeal when reversing that a dealer traced to the vehicle stability assist and called normal.

3 complaints total

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 complaints)

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2 complaints

Automatic braking engages hard at freeway speeds with no vehicle close ahead. In these reports the car drops from 75 mph to almost 40 mph, and following traffic has to swerve. Both complaints describe this phantom braking with cruise control engaged. One also reports lane-keeping assist steering the car toward the edge of the lane. Neither report describes a crash, but the sudden slowdowns put the car at risk of being rear-ended.

2 complaints total

SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints)

SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

Brake complaints are few and describe two different symptoms. In one, the pedal travels almost to the floor before the brakes grab, on a car with only 7,500 miles. In the other, the brakes make a noise every time they are applied, and several dealer visits have not fixed it. Neither report mentions a crash.

2 complaints total

POWER TRAIN (2 complaints)

POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

The engine shuts off without warning and takes the electrical system with it. One manual-transmission owner reports this 6 times, each when pulling away from a complete stop, and the car takes a while to restart. A separate report describes a manual shifter so stiff it would not go into gear even with the clutch fully pressed, which left the car stranded in traffic. Neither owner saw a warning light.

2 complaints total

AIR BAGS (2 complaints)

AIR BAGS

2 complaintsSafety-related

In both complaints, the air bags fail to deploy in a serious crash, and the two reports together list 3 injuries. One describes a hard rear impact that totaled the car. The other describes a direct hit to the driver's door. In that case a body shop found no crash codes stored and seat belts that did not lock. Only two reports exist, but both involve a crash with injuries.

2 complaints total2 crashes3 injuries

ENGINE (1 complaints)

ENGINE

1 complaint

2025-05-03

Active but slow leak of oil coming from the front of the valve cover of the motor. The leak is leaking from the top down the block and eventually gets burned off or leaks onto the engine mount. The vehicle will be taken to the dealership for this issue and hope to get it looked at soon as the car has 27000 miles. From my understanding from the forums this is a common issue on this motor which needs new new valve cover gaskets to resolve the issue.

SEAT BELTS (1 complaints)

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

2023-03-02

Rear middle seat belt gets stuck wont release. Dealer reported other vehicles doing the same.

When Do 2023 Acura Integra Problems Start?

Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.

6,500–18,000 milesSticky or notchy steering

Best & Worst Acura Integra Years

Best Acura Integra Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

2024

5Recalls

61Complaints

Good

2023

(Current Model)

2Recalls

204Complaints

Acura Integra Years to Avoid

Good

2023

(Current Model)

2Recalls

204Complaints

See full Acura Integra years-to-avoid analysis

Acura Integra Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Acura Integra reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2023	63/100	Good
2024	68/100	Good
2025	74/100	Good
2026	76/100	Good

Acura Integra Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	76/100	+2	Good	0	1
2025	74/100	+6	Good	2	2
2024	68/100	+5	Good	5	61
2023(selected)	63/100	—	Good	2	204

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 Acura Integra reliable?

Its reliability standing is good, but it is the weakest of the four scored Integra years and below average among 2023 sedans. Owners filed 204 complaints, mostly about steering. The car earns 5 of 5 federal crash-test stars, and model-wide repair costs are estimated at $801 a year.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Acura Integra?

Steering dominates, with 186 of the 204 complaints. The wheel sticks or feels notchy at highway speeds. Far fewer complaints cover electrical faults such as the car shutting off, air bags that did not deploy, and automatic braking that engages with no vehicle ahead.

Does the 2023 Acura Integra have steering problems?

Yes. Owners report a wheel that sticks or feels notchy, mostly at highway speeds, starting between 6,500 and 18,000 miles. It tends to worsen and can appear after 15 minutes of steady driving. Dealers often replace the rack or gearbox, though some owners report long waits or no fix.

Does the 2023 Acura Integra have recalls?

Federal records list 2 recalls for this model year. They cover steering and hydraulic service brakes. Ask the seller for proof the recall work was done, or have a dealer check the VIN, since a recall only helps if the repair was completed.

Is the 2024 Acura Integra more reliable than the 2023?

Its reliability rates better, with 61 complaints against 204 for the 2023. The 2024 also has 5 recalls, more than the 2023's 2. Compare recall records and repair history on any specific car before choosing between the two years.

Don’t buy a 2023 Acura Integra without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2023 Acura Integra

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2023 Acura Integra does best on how many systems draw complaints (85/100) and worst on complaint severity (38/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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