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Acura Legend Engine problems by year

25 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Acura Legend's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Legend engine complaints

1991 Acura LegendEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

The vehicle experienced transmission problems. *Bf there was noise on the inside of the vehicle, poor gas mileage, jerking when shifting gears, current (uneasy driving conditions), and have experienced problems with the third re-built transmission when downshifting the gears up during stops slowing down and almost neutral when lightening up on the gas pedal. *Sc

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 10112851
1991 Acura LegendEngine & cooling

While driving 35 mph a loud clicking noise was heard from the front. Consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the noise became louder. Also, vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the engine mounts due to corrosion. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10073533
1994 Acura LegendEngine & cooling

A blown engine head gasket allows air into the cooling system. Temperature gauge fluctuates, and the cooling reservoir overflows. Warranty expired, and manufacturer claims there is nothing they can do. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10067123
1991 Acura LegendBrakesEngine & coolingElectrical systemVisibility & wipersAcceleration & cruise controlEquipment & accessories

I recently came across this website, I have a 1991 acura legend, purchased brand-new. To date I have had to replace the speed sensor, radiator, master cylinder, a/c condenser, anti-theft system work randomly and goes crazy, rear right window does not work most of the time, factory keyless entry has failed, bose audio amp has blown, have not replaced nor received a recall notice, tape deck over heats and tapes get stuck, switching gears the car jumps. Cannot unlock car with keys, had to install aftermarket keyless entry system.*Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Visibility · Vehicle speed control · EquipmentNHTSA 10045064
1995 Acura LegendEngine & cooling

I have owned 2 acura legends 1992 & 1995. Failure of radiator top tank $600 repair on both at apprx 75,000 miles. Scalding or stranding can occur. I understand that it is a common failure in honda radiators. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 763539
1995 Acura LegendEngine & cooling

Radiator has a history of problems--a ntsb bulletin about it--radator was fixed once by acura--same problem again--radiator leaks

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 9006480
1991 Acura LegendEngine & cooling

When driving temperature light goes in red and vehicle overheats. Dealership is aware of problem. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 888202
1992 Acura LegendEngine & cooling

Temperature gauge went up to red area. Engine sound changed (became louder). The same overheating problem occured in december and the acura service dept. Found nothing wrong. Car has been serviced, at acura every 3000 miles since ownership. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 719106
1986 Acura LegendEngine & cooling

There is fuel escaping through muffler/tail pipe. Consumerr stated that it is a health hazard. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 856316
1992 Acura LegendBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainVisibility & wipers

Rear power window on driver side sometimes doesn't work from the drivers seat.... Center console/arm rest breaks and the coffee holder will not return to its stored/locked position...Transmission shifts noisey and hard under light throttle, even after new transmission fluid has been installed....New oem[acura installed] battery goes dead after 1 month if car isn't started every week,,[acura says it is because of all the computers which must continue to run and draw current...Recommed a trickle battery charger]...Beat car I have ever owned, had gm's all rest of 45 years, and love the qualityof workmanship, and engineering the japanese build into the vehicle.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · VisibilityNHTSA 711012

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