The Acura Integra is a compact car built from 1985 to 2026 over 3 generations. Most were assembled in the United States — 51.6% of those on record. Between 1987 and 2026 it grew 38 cm longer and gained 344 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Integra is
The Acura Integra is a compact car that Acura built from 1985 to 2026 — 42 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2023. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the Acura range: RSX, CL.
Where the Integra is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 548 Integras on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United States | 19U | 1997-2026 | |
| Japan | JH4 | 1986-2001 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Acura VIN decide which of these 3 lines your Integra belongs to. What every character in a Integra VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Acura Integra adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Integra generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Integra's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Integra that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-1989 | 435 cm | 252 cm | 1055 kg | - | - |
| 1990-2001 | 444 cm | 258 cm | 1152 kg | +9 cm | +97 kg |
| 2023-2026 | 473 cm | 274 cm | 1399 kg | +29 cm | +247 kg |
Between 1987 and 2026 the Integra gained 38 cm in length (+8.7%) and 344 kg in weight (+32.6%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Integra that is 344 kg against 38 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Acura Integra tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Integra owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Acura Integra have? Power & range
The Acura Integra is offered with 1 powertrain — 1.5L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Acura Integra, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 1.5L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Integra by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Acura Integra. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Integra | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 92 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 714 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,668/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 233 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Acura Integra?
The Integra is a compact car, built from 1985 to 2026 across 3 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
Where is the Acura Integra made?
Across 548 cars in our records the split is: the United States (51.6%), Japan (48.4%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Integra have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2023. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Integra grew 38 cm longer and gained 344 kg.
What is the Acura Integra warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 6 years / 70,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Integra reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Integra?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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