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2000 Acura Integra Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2000 Acura Integra with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (6) and the wheels & tires (3). Those complaints describe 3 crashes and 1 injury. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in June 2006 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1999 has 8 and the 2001 has 6.

NHTSA data checked

BFewer problems than a typical Integra year, for its age

#165 most complained-about 2000 vehicle

Complaints
17
Recalls
4
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Most common 2000 Acura Integra problems

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2000 Acura Integra recalls 4

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Exterior lighting

06E06000087,745 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
The fix
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

Exterior lighting

06E04900027,176 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
The fix
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

Exterior lighting

06E032000845 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain eagle eyes and sonar headlights and corner lights sold as aftermarket for use on 1988-2005 honda civic, 1990-2005 honda accord, and 1990-2001 acura integra passenger vehicles listed above. Headlights and corner lights that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
The fix
Tom motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the purchase of noncompliant lights. The recall began april 17, 2006. Owners may contact tom motorsport at 626-968-4007.

Exterior lighting

06E02600061,944 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
The fix
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

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17 complaints about the 2000 Acura Integra

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

BrakesCrash

My abs light was on and I applied my brakes to avoid hitting vehicles in front of me. When I did this my brakes locked up and my vehicle slid approximately 6 feet into the back of the vehicle in front of me. *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10616445
Seats & seat belts

I purchased my integra in 2012 with 75,000 miles and to this day the passenger seat belt has come undone multiple time. This is very dangerous I thought at first it was being caused by a seat cover but after removing the seat cover it continues to happen. *Tr

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 10577735
Seats & seat belts

The passenger side front seat belt buckle comes undone on its own. This has occurred with multiple passengers (~5) over the last several years (2003-2010). The reported date on this incident is the date of last occurrence. The first few times it happened, no records were kept because it wasn't obvious that the issue was a one-off incident due to incorrectly inserting the buckle. Each time, the belt buckle made an affirmative clicking sound when inserted, but gets undone own its own while driving. When...

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it comes undone, a faint clicking sound can be heard, followed by the latch withdrawing slowly. The problem cannot be reproduced by latching and unlatching the buckle, and acura does refuses to replace the buckle. *Tr

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 10320257
Airbags

I own a 2000 acura integra (bought brand new from a dearlership in nj) towards the end of 2000. I feel quite strongly that many acura models have defects with their "srs lights" coming on unexpectedly on automobiles. Last year, the srs light came on and I was told I needed a clock spring which was replaced. This year, the srs light came back on and I was told that I needed a new passenger side airbag. This was totally a shock to me since I thought that airbags are usually replaced when they are damaged in an...

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auto accident or after they are deployed. I had the airbag replaced and it cost over a thousand dollars to do so. I had contacted my insurance agent and was informed that he had never heard of an airbag being replaced out of the clear blue sky. After the airbag was replaced, I requested from the dealership that I would like to take the airbag that was removed from my car to have it inspected independently and was told that I could not take it since they have to dispose of it themselves for safety reasons. I noticed in doing some of my own research that srs lights coming on quite a bit in acura's and it is definitely a complaint from many customers and this info can be found by doing a google search. I also noticed that there was a recall (02v196) on the 2001 acura integra model with description "passenger airbag modules were to properly welded and may not deploy in a collision". I tried contacting acura directly via letter and phone and to no avail. They are uncooperative. I would like an investigation on this matter since its mind-boggling to accept the fact that an airbag needed to be replaced out of the blue and considering the numerous complaints by car owners of acura models, its not difficult to believe that this could very well be a manufacturing defect. Perhaps a component rather than a whole bag needed replacement. Please assist me with this matter since you are my only hope to solve this unfortunate matter. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10206582
Seats & seat beltsCrash1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 acura integra. While the contact's vehicle was at a complete stop, it was rear ended by another vehicle traveling 50 mph. She stated that her seat belt lock system failed, which caused the shoulder belt not to restrain. The lap belt was the only part that properly restrained. The contact suffered a concussion due to her head striking the steering wheel. The insurance company has not declared if the seat belt will be investigated. The vehicle was destroyed. California highway patrol filed report number 9550. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 73,000.

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 10204309
Seats & seat belts

The front passenger side seat belt makes a clicking sound and feels latched in appropriately. However, on multiple occasions (approximately 20 to 30), it has come undone. I took it to the dealership and they tried to attach the seatbelt and see if it would come loose. However, they could not reproduce the problem so nothing was done. This has happened to 4 different people in the passenger seat wearing that seatbelt, all of whom have had various honda or acura cars for years and have not previously encountered this apparent problem with the latch.*Ak

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 10108097
Wheels & tires

I bought four michelin xgt-v4 tires. One tire did not have the four number dot stamp which indicates week and year of manufacture. The other three tires had them clearly marked.*Ak

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10064181
Transmission & drivetrain

I am told that a bolt came lose inside the transmission and I was very lucky it not happened when I was on the freeway. There was no warning the car worked fine and then it didn't. It is still in the shop. They have to replace the transmission. And since I have such high milage it is no longer under warrenty. I have been without transportation for over 2 weeks and it will be another week before I can pick my car up. I know from reading your web sight that my model acura is not the one thats suppose to have the transmission problem.. However, a bolt is is not suppose to just fall out and destroy a transmission in a auto 3 years old.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10070420
Transmission & drivetrain

I purchased my 2000 acura integra new in jan 2000. Approx 2 weeks ago, with no warning, it stopped changing gears. I've been told that I'm lucky I was not on the freeway. I had it towed to an auto repair shop last friday. 2 Days ago they called to inform me a bolt had come off inside the transmission and it would have to be replaced. The transmission not the bolt!!! It would cost $2550.00 And would not be ready until next week. I informed them I wanted a detailed report on exactly what had happened and all...

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damaged parts. I have high mileage on my auto (82,000) and it is no longer under warranty. I don't think it is reasonable for a bolt to fall off and destroy a relatively new transmission. This is my 2nd integra ... I purchased my 1st new integra in 1992 and had it 9 years with 186,000 mi before I sold it. The biggest problem I had the entire time I owned it was replacing the radiator. This is the reason I purchased the 2nd one. There must be something I can do about this!!! Any suggestions you might have will be greatly appreciated. *Nlm

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10023481
Brakes

PREMATAURE FAILURE OF ONE REAR BRAKE PAD. *AK

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 767456
Seats & seat belts

Seat belts occationally fail to release from anchor when unbuckling. *Ak

Filed Seat beltsNHTSA 756081
Wheels & tires

Three michelin tires, size: p195/55r15, dot: unknown experienced problems which dealership attributed to road hazard conditions. 1) While traveling 20 mph, righ/rear tire lost air pressure after traveling over a storm grade; 2) while traveling in traffic a metal pole fell off of a truck and caused a blowout in right/ front tire, and 3) after traveling 65 mph in a rut on a highway, a bubble formed in sidewall of tire. These tires were original equipment. Please provide any additional information / attachments.*Ak

Filed TiresNHTSA 899127
Body, doors & structureCrash

The acura impacted the left rear of a parked ford explorer just ahead of the bumper at approximately 5-10 mph and rolled 180 degrees coming to rest on it's roof. Conditions at the site: dry asphalt, residential neighborhood, 7 a.M. *Ak

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 740621
Wheels & tires

Personal inspection and noticed that assenger's side tire had bubbles on inner side of tire. There were no injuries reported. *Ak

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 877794
Steering

For speeds between 45 - 135 mph, the consumer has to bend and tilt his head to see due to the steering wheel obstructs the view of the speedometer. *Slc

Filed SteeringNHTSA 877146
Engine & cooling

Driving my brand-new car home, the engine light came on. Dealers were no help, their policy "once you drive away, it's you're problem!". I had to go to another dealer to get it fixed. The engine light still comes on without anything wrong with the car.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 732163
Seats & seat beltsElectrical system

Two small horn buttons are located in the periphery of the steering wheel in the 3:00 and 9:00 positions rather than in the center as with other vehicles I have owned. As I was proceeding past a mini-bus that stopped in the left hand land in the right hand lane, the bus changed lanes abruptly into the right hand lane. I braked hard, turned to the right, and tried to sound the horn. When the wheel was turned from straight ahead it was impossible to locate the horn buttons without looking away from the road. I...

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suggest that the manufacturer be directed to provide a standard center location for the horn button such that it can be found without looking. In the second occurence I tried to fasten a child car seat into the read seat. While adjusting the seat belt buckle the seat belt folded over inside the slot of the male buckle, jamming. It took over 10 minutes of working at the belt to free it. I am concerned that someone might be frustrated by this and not use the seat belt if it occurred. Two remedies could be provided. One would be to make the opening in the buckle for the belt smaller, or use a thicker belt, such that it is impossible for the belt to fold over. The other option would be to make the buckle slot opening wider such that the belt if it folded over could be more easily released. *Ak

Filed Incident Seat belts · Electrical systemNHTSA 725988

Acura Integra: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20016510Wheels & tiresA
200017430Seats & seat beltsB
19998400Seats & seat beltsA
199821471Electrical systemC
199722550AirbagsC
199644571AirbagsD
All Integra years

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Questions about the 2000 Acura Integra

Does the 2000 Acura Integra have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Acura Integra: exterior lighting (June 2006); exterior lighting (May 2006); exterior lighting (April 2006); exterior lighting (March 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Acura Integra?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (6), wheels & tires (3), transmission & drivetrain (2).

How many complaints has the 2000 Acura Integra had?

17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 25, 2000 and the latest on July 25, 2014. Of these, 3 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Is the 2000 Acura Integra a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 69 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Acura Integra year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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