2023 Acura Integra Safety Report
2023 Acura Integra Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2023 Acura Integra
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2023 Acura Integra. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (203) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 4 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Steering | Compare steering issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Acura Integra with 1 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2024 | Check the 2024 Acura Integra before buying across this generation. |
Acura Integra Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Acura Integra years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Acura Integra | 61 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2025 Acura Integra | 2 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2026 Acura Integra | 1 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2023 Acura Integra Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2023 Acura Integra, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Steering
173 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Acura onlySteering,Lane Departure
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Lane Departure issues Acura onlyUnknown Or Other
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Acura onlyService Brakes
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Acura onlyElectrical System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Acura onlyEngine
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Acura onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2023 Acura Integra
Reliability Score
The 2023 Acura Integra receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2023 Acura Integra
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2023 Acura Integra
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2023 Acura Integra:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Gear Defect A recall was issued for steering gear manufacturing defects, affecting certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra models. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brake Issues There have been reports of squeaking and squealing noises from the service brakes, especially when cold. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering Wheel Sticking Drivers have reported the steering wheel sticking and jerking the car around, particularly at higher speeds. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Recall For Steering And Service Brakes Honda has issued a recall for certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 models due to issues with steering and service brakes. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2023 Acura Integra:
Issues with steering, including heavy resistance and sticking at highway speeds.
Reports of squeaking and squealing noises from the service brakes, especially when cold.
Some drivers have experienced brake pedal issues, such as heavy resistance and sticking.
Recall Details for the 2023 Acura Integra
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Acura Integra by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2023 Acura Integra
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2023 Acura Integra with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
My car’s amplifier died. Now they’re trying to charge me like $2,000. I check online. Other people reported the same complaint coming with heavy price to fix it. Plus if they did replace the amplifier, it’s not granted that it won’t died in 1-3 years again.
I own a 2023 Acura Integra, and the sound system suddenly stopped working — there’s no audio from the speakers, even though the display and radio functions appear normal. I’ve seen multiple videos and posts online from other Acura owners experiencing the exact same issue, which suggests this may be a widespread electrical or audio system defect. All fuses and battery checks came back fine. This ma...
The Intermittent sticky steering wheel is back once again! So what was the whole-point of getting it fixed the first time under the recall when it’s going to happen again later on along the line. Now the car is approaching 50k and back to the dealer we go to see if they can replicate the problem to get it fix under the warranty. If not just going to have to wait and see if other integras is having...
Keep having problems with brakes after taking the vehicle in to the dealership multiple times. They are generating a noise every time I hit the brake.
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 need...
The brakes squeak and squeal loudly when the car is cold and reversing. I took it to the acura dealership that I bought it from to get it looked at. They were able to reproduce the sound and said the sound was coming from the vsa (vehicle stability assist) . They compared it to a "known good vehicle" and said it made the same noise. Essentially the dealer said all cars of similar make and model ha...
In December 2024, I brought my 2023 Acura Integra to the local Acura dealership to address a recall related to a steering gear manufacturing defect, as well as to perform an oil change. The service department at Acura efficiently completed the work on my vehicle in one hour. On December 24, 2024, while operating the vehicle, the dashboard lights illuminated, and the steering wheel abruptly veered ...
While driving a 2023 Acura Integra with a manual transmission, and when performing a three-point turn on a residential street with a 25 MPH speed limit, I noticed the manual gearbox shifter was very stiff and difficult to shift the vehicle into a gear, despite having the clutch pedal pressed completely down. No warning lights, messages or other alerts were displayed on the dashboard. No other vehi...
The contact owns a 2023 Acura Integra. The contact stated that while driving on a ramp at approximately 30-35 MPH, while turning to the right, the steering wheel continued turning a complete 360 degrees, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a nearby wall. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the cause of the failure was not determined....
Driving straight and want to turn slightly but the steering wheel HEAVILY resists which produces a sticky steering feeling at highway speeds. This is a steering rack defect which is commonly experienced among 2023+ Integra owners.
A drunk driver ran into the back of my car as soon as the light turned green. I just release my break and h9t hit going about 70mph. The airbags never went off at such a great impact. The car was totaled.
The contact owns a 2023 Acura Integra. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and the brake pedal was depressed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the steering failure message was displayed; however, the power steering functionality had not returned. The vehicle was driven to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer had confirmed tha...
I recently purchased a this vehicle approximately two weeks ago and have since noticed a recurring problem with the steering. Specifically, the steering feels like it "sticks" when driving on a straightaway, making it difficult to maintain a smooth, consistent path. Initially, I thought the steering was simply stiffer compared to my previous vehicle, but after driving it for a couple of weeks, it ...
at highway speeds steering sticks making it so i have to put temporarily more force into it.
The steering wheel seems to stick while trying to make adjustments and when it unsticks it jerks the car around. At first it was only at higher speeds and wasn’t as bad, but after a while it’s happening at low speeds. It sticks during curves which makes it really dangerous. There is an audible clumping sound now whenever making slight adjustments and turns. The sound is also heard when turning the...
The steering wheel “sticks” so that extra force is needed even to make tiny adjustments. This causes the car to over correct and is dangerous to drive. I will no longer let my teenage children drive the car.
When driving the vehicle over 40 mph's the car will not allow for you to readjust the lane alignment without having to jerk on the wheel. When making a turn on an exit ramp the wheel will "stick" into place instead of naturally moving with the turn. This causes you to jerk your wheel in turns and potentially lose control of the car.
The steering wheel gets stuck when driving Dealership stated that’s under investigation but this is a safety issued that can cause a accident and death
Electronic steering appears to cut on and off briefly when driving. This happened multiple times in a five mile trip. It sounds like this is the "sticky stearing" issue already under investigation for Honda/Acura.
Sticky Steering wheel. Difficult to adjust steering. Small adjustments causing large swaying in lane.
Showing 20 of 203 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2023 Acura Integra
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Steering
Opened 2023-11-29 · Closed 2025-01-28
On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by ODI alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required steering effort (described as “sticky steering”) occurring mostly at highway speeds after driving for an ext...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2023 Acura Integra
Has the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA been recalled?
Yes, the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA have?
The 2023 ACURA INTEGRA has 203 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 4 involved crashes. 3 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA?
The 2023 ACURA INTEGRA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA involve steering (173 complaints), steering,lane departure (8 complaints), unknown or other (4 complaints). Other affected components include service brakes, electrical system, engine.
How many crash reports does the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA have?
There are 4 crash reports associated with the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA out of 203 total complaints (2.0% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA have?
There are no fire reports for the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA?
3 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2023 ACURA INTEGRA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 203 complaints, 2 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA?
The components with the most failures on the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA are: 1. STEERING (173 complaints), 2. STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE (8 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4 complaints), 4. SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints). STEERING is the single most-reported problem area with 173 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2023 ACURA INTEGRA?
Be aware of potential steering and brake issues, and ensure to follow any recalls issued by the manufacturer. The 2023 ACURA INTEGRA has 203 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA?
The 2023 ACURA INTEGRA receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 203 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 4 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Steering Gear Defect and Service Brake Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA?
Known issues with the 2023 ACURA INTEGRA include: Steering Gear Defect, Service Brake Issues, Steering Wheel Sticking, Recall for Steering and Service Brakes. These are based on patterns found across 203 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2023 Acura Integra?
Yes, there have been recalls for steering and service brake issues.
What are the common problems with the steering wheel?
Drivers have reported heavy resistance and sticking, especially at highway speeds.
Are there any issues with the service brakes?
Yes, there have been reports of squeaking and squealing noises, especially when the brakes are cold.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential steering and brake issues, and ensure to follow any recalls issued by the manufacturer.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2023 Acura Integra
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2023 Acura Integra. The data includes 203 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 4 reported crashes, 3 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2023 Acura Integra an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-13