1997 Acura Integra GS-R review from North America

Creaking/cracking noise from rear hatchback.

Ball bearings fell out of front passenger seat track.

Spark plugs foul if cold-started and run only very briefly (like less than one minute) -- misfire triggers OBD and Check Engine Light, needs trip to dealer to reset.

Radiator sprang a leak at 9.5 years old.

At this stage of ownership I am increasingly amazed how little repair has been required since new. At 143,000 miles and almost 11 years, I still have original shocks, muffler, CV joints, starter, alternator, A/C system, ABS, clutch, power windows/mirrors/locks, CD player all still functioning. Only one new set of brake pads, a few air filters and wiper blades, 2 fuel filters, a timing belt, a water pump, a battery, 4 sets of tires and about 40 oil changes, and that's it.

Lifetime average fuel mileage is almost exactly 30.0 miles per US gallon.