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1992 Acura Integra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Integra.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1992 Acura Integra is a passenger car that requires 4 quarts of 5W-30 API-rated engine oil for maintenance, a straightforward service specification typical of its era. With 30 total owner complaints and 9 recalls recorded across the model's history spanning 1990 to 2026, this generation sits at the lower end of documented issues compared to later model years that reached complaint levels as high as 206 in 2023. The electrical system emerged as the primary concern among owners, while the 1992 model's relatively modest complaint count suggests it established a reputation for dependability that newer iterations would struggle to match, making it a comparatively reliable data point within the Integra's extended production span.

Model year202620242023200120001999199819971992

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire size2 DOOR and 4 DOOR: P195-55VR15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim2 DOOR: 6-JJ, 4 DOOR and 2 DOOR OPTIONAL: 5.5-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.8 in
Overall width67.3 in
Overall height52.4 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Curb weight2515 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Integra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.8–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 1992 GS-R Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1992GS-R Coupe 1.7L I-46.80 sec15.40 sec160 hpFWD
1992GS-R Coupe 1.7L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec160 hpFWD
1990GS Sedan 1.8L I-48.60 sec16.30 sec130 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · API in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · API
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR12
Refrigerant Capacity2.00-2.10 lbs
Oil TypeDenso 6
Oil Capacity2.00-3.40 oz

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 miParking Brake System (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (torque)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Antilock Brake System (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 60,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 90,000 miTiming Belt (replace) · Water Pump (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1992 Integra records 30 complaints and nine recalls, positioning it below the 1990–1991 levels (37–40 complaints, 11–12 recalls) but above the 1993 dip (21 complaints, nine recalls). Across the first generation, complaint volumes remain modest through 1993 before a sharp rise to 82 in 1994, while TSB counts climb steadily from ten in 1990 to 45 by 1996. The 1992 model year shows no open investigations and its leading complaint categories — Electrical System (six), Seat Belts (five), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (four) — are consistent with the era's federal reporting patterns; the data does not specify root causes for these items. With three crash-related and two fire-related complaints logged, the safety profile appears comparable to adjacent years. Overall, the 1992 model sits in a relatively stable window before the mid-generation complaint surge, making it a reasonable purchase candidate provided individual vehicle history is verified.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
10
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
30
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System6
Seat Belts5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Tires2
Power Train2
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Engine & Engine Cooling,Fuel System, Gasoline,Unknown Or Other1
Suspension,Engine & Engine Cooling,Power Train,Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

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… 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…

06E060000Exterior LightingReported 29/06/2006

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… 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.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
RFI20210312_BB642021-03-12EquipmentThis SKU is a bushing kit. The customer communication requested return of unsold…
DORE5C4S092019-07-11SuspensionThis SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of…
SB-07082010-11-01TiresACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE…
3022002-03-01Engine And Engine CoolingSOME 2000 MDX MODELS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF HESITATION WHEN…
8012001-08-16Fuel System, GasolineSUBJECT REGARDING ALL MODELS GAS CAP LEAK TEST FAILURES WITH CAM-ON CAP. *YD

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Integra take?

4 qt of 5W-30 SL, API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Integra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.