The 1992 Integra is a fundamentally solid Honda-engineered platform, but by now most survivors have 150,000+ miles and suffer from age-related failures in the B-series engine's bottom end and transmission mounts that have been ignored for decades.
B18 Engine Bottom-End Failure (Spun Bearings)
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 150,000-220,000 mi
Symptoms: Rod knock on cold start that quiets slightly when warm, Metal shavings in oil during changes, Low oil pressure at idle, Catastrophic failure if ignored—connecting rod through block
Fix: Full engine rebuild or short-block replacement required. Expect 18-24 labor hours for R&R plus machine work. Root cause is often deferred oil changes or running low on oil—these engines are bulletproof until they're not. Many owners opt for junkyard B18 swap instead of rebuild.
Estimated cost: $2,800-5,500
Manual Transmission Mount Collapse
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 100,000+ mi
Symptoms: Excessive engine movement during acceleration/deceleration, Clunking when shifting or letting off throttle, Vibration through shifter and firewall, Difficulty engaging gears smoothly
Fix: All three mounts (front, rear, side) are typically shot by now—rubber delaminates from metal brackets. Replace all three as a set. 2-3 labor hours. OEM Honda mounts last another 80k; aftermarket polyurethane lasts longer but transmits more NVH.
Estimated cost: $350-650
Head Gasket Failure (Overheating-Induced)
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 120,000-180,000 mi
Symptoms: White smoke from exhaust on startup, Coolant loss with no visible leaks, Oil milkshake (coolant mixing with oil), Overheating or erratic temp gauge, Bubbles in radiator when running
Fix: Usually caused by prior overheating event or clogged radiator that wasn't addressed. Head gasket job on B18 takes 8-10 hours—includes resurfacing head, new timing belt/water pump while you're in there. Check for warped head; if over .003" deck needs milling or replacement.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,200
Fuel Filter Clogging / Fuel Pump Strain
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 80,000-150,000 mi
Symptoms: Hard starting after sitting overnight, Hesitation or stumble during acceleration, Stalling at idle after long highway runs, Whining noise from rear of car (fuel pump struggling)
Fix: Inline fuel filter under car often never replaced—gets clogged, starves pump. Filter change is 0.5 hours, $25 part. If pump is already damaged from pushing through restriction, in-tank pump replacement is 2-3 hours. Check fuel pressure before condemning pump.
Estimated cost: $40-550
Distributor O-Ring Oil Leak
Common · low severity
Typical onset: 100,000+ mi
Symptoms: Oil pooling on distributor housing, Oil dripping onto exhaust manifold (burns off, smoke on startup), Intermittent misfire if oil wicks into cap
Fix: The rubber O-ring at the base of the distributor hardens and leaks oil from the head. Not a safety issue but messy and can cause misfire if ignored. 1 hour job—pull distributor, replace O-ring, reset timing. $15 part.
Estimated cost: $80-150
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Corrosion (Auto Only)
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: any (age-related)
Symptoms: ATF dripping near radiator or under engine, Low transmission fluid leading to slipping/delayed engagement, Rust perforation on steel cooler lines
Fix: Steel lines rust through from road salt and age. If coolant mixes with ATF via internal radiator leak, transmission is toast—flush and pray or rebuild. External line replacement is 1.5-2 hours. Always replace radiator if you see pink ATF in coolant.
Symptoms: Headlights flicker or cut out intermittently, One or both low beams fail (highs work), Dimmer switch on column feels loose or doesn't click, Melted connector behind headlight buckets
Fix: Combination of recalled headlight switches (6 recalls) and aged wiring causing resistance. Check for service bulletins; many switches were replaced under recall but cars are old enough that replacements have now failed. Dimmer switch replacement 1 hour; rewiring melted connectors adds 1-2 hours depending on damage.
Estimated cost: $150-400
Owner tips
Change oil religiously every 3,000-4,000 mi with quality 5W-30—these B-series engines will outlast the chassis if you do
Replace timing belt and water pump every 60k or 5 years without exception; interference engine will bend valves if belt snaps
Flush brake fluid every 2 years—ABS units on LS/GS models are NLA and $2k+ used if they fail from corroded fluid
Check valve cover gasket and distributor O-ring annually; oil leaks onto exhaust are fire risks on 30+ year-old cars
Avoid modified examples—most have been beaten, poorly tuned, or have mystery wiring for alarms/stereos
Buy a rust-free manual with service records and you've got a 250k-mile car; skip high-mileage automatics and anything that's been 'built' by teenagers.
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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.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 09E012000
2009-04-07
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 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.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 06E064000
2006-07-17
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED 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.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 06E060000
2006-06-29
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."
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 06E049000
2006-05-24
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.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 06E032000
2006-04-18
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.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 06E026000
2006-03-23
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.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · 06E025000
2006-03-21
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. 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."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · 06E023000
2006-03-13
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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