Before You Buy

Acura Integra: Buy Score, Reliability & Ownership Costs

Luxury Compact Car · Sedan (Liftback)

MSRP Range$34,695–$54,695
A blue 2026 Acura Integra liftback parked on a tree-lined street in dappled afternoon light, shot candidly at a three-quarter angle.
Engine1.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 200 hp, or 2.0L turbo (Type S), 320 hp
TransmissionCVT or 6-speed manual, depending on trim
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive
Cargo Volume24.3 cu ft (liftback design)

Our Verdict

Based on Acura's brand-level reliability data, ownership costs, and longevity signals.

Buy
84/100

Buy Score™

Pros

  • Acura's overall brand reliability ranks 2nd of 32 brands, and a separately reported maintenance-cost estimate ($341/yr) runs well below the luxury-compact-car average
  • 2026 model earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick award
  • Versatile liftback body style with 24.3 cu ft of cargo space, more than a typical luxury-compact sedan
  • Type S offers 320 hp and a standard 6-speed manual for genuine driving engagement

Cons

  • No Integra-specific RepairPal reliability score exists yet — you're relying on Acura's brand average, not a model track record
  • Base engine (200 hp) is closer to a well-equipped Civic than a true luxury-badge performance car
  • Type S starts well above the base trim, a large jump for the performance version

Can this car reach 300,000 miles?

Likely

RepairPal doesn't publish an Integra-specific reliability score yet (the nameplate doesn't have enough repair-history data to meet its statistical threshold), so this leans on Acura's strong overall brand rating (4.0/5.0, 2nd of 32 brands) plus the Integra's shared underpinnings with the well-regarded Honda Civic.

First-Time Buyer Friendly

68/100

Approachable overall, though a first-time buyer should budget a little extra for insurance or upkeep.

Reliability Timeline

What tends to need attention, and when — based on Acura brand-level reliability data.

RoutineModerateMajor

30,000 miles

Oil changes, tire rotations

60,000 miles

Brake pads
Battery

100,000 miles

Spark plugs; clutch wear on manual-transmission cars

150,000 miles

Suspension bushings

200,000+ miles

Commonly still running well with routine upkeep, consistent with Acura's strong brand-wide reliability reputation

What It Actually Costs to Own

A reported $341/yr maintenance cost is well below the luxury-compact-car class average, and the liftback design's 24.3 cu ft of cargo space is a genuine practicality advantage over rival sedans.

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost$1,500
Estimated Annual Insurance$1,400
Estimated Annual Maintenance$380
Estimated Annual Repairs$341
Estimated Annual Registration$190
5-Year Depreciation~42% of purchase price

Full Specifications

Engine1.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 200 hp, or 2.0L turbo (Type S), 320 hp
TransmissionCVT or 6-speed manual, depending on trim
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive
Cargo Volume24.3 cu ft (liftback design)
Warranty4 yr/50,000 mi basic, 6 yr/70,000 mi powertrain

Check for open recalls before you buy

We don't yet have a live recall feed wired up for the Acura Integra, so we won't guess at a number here. Before you buy any specific Integra, run its VIN throughNHTSA's free recall lookup tool— it takes about 30 seconds and confirms whether that exact vehicle has any open, unrepaired safety recalls.

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Sources: Acura brand-level RepairPal score (4.0/5.0, 2nd of 32 brands) and annual repair cost ($501) — no Integra-specific figure is published: repairpal.com/acura/integra and repairpal.com/reliability/acura (live lookup, 2026). Separately reported $341/yr Integra maintenance-cost estimate: repairpal.com/acura/integra (live lookup, 2026). 2026 MSRP ($34,695-$54,695), trims, and engine/cargo specs: acura.com and spitzeracura.com 2026 Integra pricing pages (live lookup, 2026). 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick award: consumerreports.org 2026 IIHS safest-cars coverage (live lookup, 2026). iSeeCars 5-year depreciation (~41.9%, based on a 58.1% resale-value figure): iseecars.com Integra resale-value page (live lookup, 2026).