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1986-1995 · 10 model years

Acura Legend Problems by year

Owners have filed 389 complaints about the Acura Legend across 10 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 1991 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (117), while 1986, 1987 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the equipment & accessories, followed by the brakes.

Most complaints for its age1991117 complaints · 7 recallsSee the 1991
Complaints
389
Recalls
11
Crashes
62
Fires
16
Injuries
45
Deaths
0

Legend complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
199516510Engine & coolingB
199423443AirbagsC
199325440Acceleration & cruise controlC
1992776105Equipment & accessoriesF
19911177146Equipment & accessoriesF
199036281BrakesC
198935261BrakesC
1988342110Acceleration & cruise controlD
19879130Acceleration & cruise controlA
198617110Fuel systemA

Most common Legend problems

Acura Legend recalls 11

Latest Legend complaints

1988 Acura LegendWheels & tires

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Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11541746
1993 Acura LegendBrakes

A case of SUA (sudden unintended acceleration). Approaching a car stopped at a red light. I stepped on the brake pedal to stop the car but instead, the car accelerates and rear ends the car at the red light. A couple hours later, driving the same car, another car makes a u-turn in front of me. I stepped on my brake pedal but instead, my car accelerates and almost crashes into u-turn vehicle. The other driver saw what was about to happen and quickly reversed out of the way, thus avoiding a collision.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11474260
1991 Acura LegendFuel system

My vehicle was bought in 2006 and someone forged the signature 2008. Therefore, I am reporting a stolen legend acura.I reported to the dmv and I also had insurance on it but the dmv his it the vin number from me and claimed that I never had a vehicle but the had my insurance listed for the vehicle.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11074624
1990 Acura LegendBrakesCrash

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 acura legend. While backing up the vehicle, the brakes ceased to function which resulted in a rear end collision with another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder was defective and needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the master cylinder was replaced three times. The vehicle was repaired again and the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 79,580.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10910312
1994 Acura LegendElectrical systemSeats & seat beltsFire

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 acura legend. After turning off and exiting the vehicle, a fire originated on the bottom passenger side of the front passenger seat near the electronic seat control buttons. The vehicle was parked. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if a dealer would diagnose the failure. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The approximate failure mileage was 147,578.

Filed Incident Electrical system · SeatsNHTSA 10896070
1994 Acura LegendTransmission & drivetrain

The d-4 green light blinks, & the speedometer "wavers" from "0" to 60 mph. After about 2.5 Miles (arrive at destination), turn off engine. Do shopping, etc. Afterward, when engine is started, everything works great. No blinking d-4 light. Driving home is normal. It happens again the next day, & days after.

Filed Incident Power train · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10783040

Questions about the Acura Legend

Which Acura Legend years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1991 (117), 1992 (77), 1990 (36). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1991 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Acura Legend years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1987, 1986, 1995 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Legend years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Acura Legend problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the equipment & accessories (100), brakes (56), airbags (51) most often.

How many recalls does the Acura Legend have?

NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Acura Legend model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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