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1994 Acura Integra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Integra.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1994 Acura Integra is a compact sporty sedan built on Honda's proven platform architecture, powered by a four-cylinder engine requiring 4 quarts of 5W-30 API-rated oil and paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission that delivers EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city, 29 highway, and 24 combined miles per gallon. This model year recorded 82 total owner complaints with Air Bags as the primary concern area, along with 6 recalls—a complaint volume that sits well below the model's peak of 206 complaints in 2023 but above the record low of just 1 complaint logged in 2026, suggesting that while this generation has experienced typical aging-related issues, its complaint trajectory reflects a generally more favorable reliability profile compared to later model years in the Integra's history through 2026.

Model year202620242023200120001999199819971994

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/29/24 mpgEPA · 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.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.4 in
Overall width67.3 in
Overall height52.8 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight2529 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 57.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 29 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume83 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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.

6.4–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 1994 GS-R Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1994GS-R Sedan 1.8L I-46.40 sec14.90 sec170 hpFWD
1994GS-R Coupe 1.8L I-46.90 sec15.40 sec170 hpFWD
1994GS-R Coupe 1.8L I-47.80 sec15.70 sec170 hpFWD
1995GS-R Coupe 1.8L I-47.10 sec15.50 sec170 hpFWD
1995GS-R Coupe 1.8L I-47.10 sec15.50 sec170 hpFWD
1996SE Coupe 1.8L I-47.90 sec16.10 sec140 hpFWD
1997Type R Coupe 1.8L I-46.20 sec14.80 sec195 hpFWD
1997Type R Coupe 1.8L I-46.60 sec15.20 sec195 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 Capacity2.9
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

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.4-1.5 lbs
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity4.5-5.0 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) · 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) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV 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 1994 Integra sits at a pronounced peak in the generation's complaint curve: its 82 complaints far exceed the 21–55 range seen in the surrounding 1990–1995 model years and are more than triple the 1993 total of 21. Recalls decline steadily across the run, dropping from 12 in 1990 to six in 1994 and five thereafter, while TSBs rise gradually, with 1994's 17 bulletins falling mid-pack. The 1994 spike is heavily concentrated in air bags (21 complaints) and accompanied by 20 crash-related complaints, a figure not approached in adjacent years; the data does not specify the root cause of the air bag reports. By 1995 complaints fall to 55 and continue a general downward trend through the late 1990s. The 1994 model year therefore represents a distinct, if isolated, elevation in owner-reported problems. Buyers should treat the 1994 as a higher-risk vintage within this generation and prioritize verifying air bag system service history and crash repair records before purchase.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
17
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
82
Owner complaints
20 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 82 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags21
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9
Visibility8
Power Train7
Tires6
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Equipment5
Seat Belts4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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.

09E025000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/05/2009

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 17 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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…
020120042004-02-01Air BagsAIRBAG ON OFF SWITCH. *EH
1042004-01-16Air BagsAIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH APPLICATION CHART. ACURA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
0601032003-06-01Engine And Engine CoolingINFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT

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 1994 Integra take?

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

Does the 1994 Integra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Integra get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.