1994 Acura Integra LS
JH4DC4453RS041678
Vehicle history report for the 1994 Acura Integra LS (VIN JH4DC4453RS041678). Green. 213,061 mi reported. Registered in Ca. 6 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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What a full report checks for VIN JH4DC4453RS041678
A full report searches national title databases (NMVTIS) and licensed history providers for this VIN and shows whatever records are on file — not every vehicle has every record type. The decode, safety recalls and owner complaints above are always free.
Safety recalls 6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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."
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #06E060000 · 29/06/2006EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
NHTSA Campaign #09E025000 · 11/05/2009EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #06E049000 · 24/05/2006EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 · 23/03/2006EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #06E032000 · 18/04/2006POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A RETAINING CLIP THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE TO THE SHIFT LEVER ACTUATING ROD CAN HAVE INSUFFICIENT RETENTION PRESSURE AND MAY EVENTUALLY COME OFF AFTER REPEATED SHIFT LEVER OPERATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POSITION OF THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED RETAINING CLIP.
NHTSA Campaign #94V063000 · 10/04/1994We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Acura Integra, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash 🚑 2 reported injuries
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 82
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1994 Acura Integra.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
A REP AT THE IIHS SUGGESTED THAT I TAKE THIS UP WITH YOU. I HAVE FOUND IT REALLY DIFFICULT TO COPE WITH THE LED HEADLIGHTS IN ONCOMING CARS. I REALLY CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEIR USE WAS APPROVED. SURELY THE NEED TO SEE OBSTACLES MUST BE BALANCED WITH THE NEED NOT TO BLIND OTHER DRIVERS. MY CAR IS LOW SLUNG, AND MY EYES TAKE A DIRECT HIT FROM ONCOMING HEADLIGH…
NHTSA ODI #10910859ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IN AUGUST MY 1994 ACURA INTEGRA LS STOPPED RUNNING. THE MOTOR FIRED BUT WOULD NOT RUN. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, IT RE STARTED. A WEEK LATER WHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR SUDDENLY QUIT. IT HAPPENED A THIRD TIME AND NEVER STARTED AGAIN. I NEEDED A TOW TRUCK. I DISCOVERED IT WAS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TRAGEDY WAITING TO HAPPEN FOR IN…
NHTSA ODI #10359385TIRES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 ACURA INTEGRA. THE VEHICLE HAS KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRES, SIZE 195-60R14H (NA). THE CONTACT PURCHASED A SET OF FOUR TIRES ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. HE STATED THAT BOTH PASSENGER SIDE TIRES AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAVE SINCE DEVELOPED A SIDEWALL STRESS LEAK (SMALL HOLES IN THE TIRES). WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A…
NHTSA ODI #10239740TIRES
JUNE 2005-THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE (COOPER COBRA GT-P195/60R14) LOST AIR PRESSURE AND WENT FLAT WHILE DRIVING ON A SMOOTH BLACKTOP SURFACE-THE SIDEWALL WAS CRACKED AND BUBBLED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE BECAUSE THE TIRE DEALER SAID IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. AUGUST 13, 2005-THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE (COOPER COBRA GT) LOST AIR PRESSU…
NHTSA ODI #10132780VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
REAR HATCHBACK WINDOW EXPLODED. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER USED THE SUPPORT STRAP TO CLOSE THE HATCHBACK THE GLASS EXPLODED WHICH SENT GLASS FLYING EVERYWHERE. THE CONSUMER LATER DETERMINED THAT THE METAL BRACKET ON THE TIE DOWN STRAP MADE CONTACT WITH THE GLASS WHEN CLOSING THE HATCHBACK (961 SPEEDWAY 2 BIKE CARRIER). *NM
NHTSA ODI #10073770POWER TRAIN
WHEN VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING IT WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO GEAR. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING FROM A DEAD STOP. MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10073502STEERING
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL LEAVES FIBER GLASS SHAVINGS INSIDE THE CONSUMER'S HAND WHEN STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
NHTSA ODI #10050074AIR BAGS
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER ENTERED AN INTERSECTION. WHILE CROSSING THE INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO COLLIDE WITH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS CITED FOR FAILURE TO HEED A STOP SIGN. SEAT BELTS WERE WORN, BUT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER AND PASSENGER …
Crash · 2 injured · NHTSA ODI #10046347+ 74 more complaints on record.





