1987 ACURA LEGEND
1 recalls, 9 complaints - 3 TSBs
95V103001 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
3 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Mar 3, 2006
Incident date: Mar 3, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE TO THE SPEED THE RPM'S INDICATED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THIS OCCURRED EVERY 50,000 MILES AND THE CLUTCH HAS BEEN REBUILT A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. IT COST ME $248 FOR REPAIRS. IN THREE MONTHS THE REGULATOR FAILED AGAIN. OF COURSE THE REGULATOR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THEY DECIDED TO RESEARCH THE PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME THEY FOUND A REPAIR BULLETIN EXPLAINING THAT THE CONSTANT US... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Aug 6, 2000
VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. CONSUMER PUT VEHCILE IN GEAR AND VEHCILE TOOK OFF THROUGH TWO YARDS WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL.*AK THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT SLAMMED INTO DIRT BANK. BEFORE THIS INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND A COMPUTER CARD WAS CHANGED TO FIT THE TEMPERATURE CONDITON. *YH
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Sep 1, 2000
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WHILE FOOT WAS ON BRAKE CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT A CONCRETE PILLAR. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED AND THE CAUSE OF THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION WAS UNKOWN. *YH
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Aug 23, 2000
I CONSIDER THE STRUT FAILURE TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY/DISIGN FAILURE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Sep 28, 1999
Incident date: Mar 20, 1999
CLUTCH SLAVE CYL FAILED CAUSING LOST OF CONTROL OF TRANSMISSION
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 2, 1998
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BROKE IN HALF, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Jan 25, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
I FELT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING OR DESIGN DEFECT AND SAFETY-RELATED. DEALER OFFERED TO REPLACE PART FOR ABOUT $250.00. CAR LEAKS GASOLINE THROUGH RUSTED AREA. FUEL FILLER TUBE IS EXPOSED IN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL AND SUBJECT TO MOISTURE, SALT, FLYING DEBRIS, ETC. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1990
CRUISE CONTROL JAMMED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *DH
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 ACURA LEGEND
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 ACURA LEGEND
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
SB-0708
Nov 1, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
1002
Oct 16, 2002
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
92009
Feb 1, 1995
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
CLICKING NOISE WHILE CLICKING. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, ACURA LEGEND
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP99003
Opened: Apr 27, 1999 , Closed: May 28, 1999
BRAKING SYSTEM
THE PETITIONER ALLEGE THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESSED
EA95024
Opened: Aug 31, 1995 , Closed: Aug 30, 1996
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
AIR BAG CAN DEPLOY WITHOUT VEHICLE CRASH
PE93092
Opened: Oct 15, 1993 , Closed: Feb 28, 1994
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE88062
Opened: Jun 21, 1988 , Closed: Nov 16, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM VENTING
SUMMARY: THE FOUR OWNER COMPLAINTS INVOLVE FIVE VEHICLES, THREE ACCORDS AND TWO LEGENDS. A SEARCH OF ODI RECORDS PERTAINING TO HONDA SAFETY RECALLS AND DEALER SERVICE BULLETINS REVEALED NO INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS SUBJECT.===
EA88026
Opened: Mar 8, 1988 , Closed: Jan 10, 1991
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:UNDER DP88-005 AMERICAN HONDAPROVIDED THE STATISTICS GIVEN ABOVE.HONDA ALSO VERIFIED THAT THE POWER-TRAIN INSTALLED IN THE ACCURA LEGEND IS ALSO SOLD TO AUSTIN ROVER AND USEDIN THE STERLING VEHICLE.A NUMBER OF THE COMPLAINTS REPORTED DIRECTLY TOHONDA HAVE BEE... Read more
DP88005
Opened: Nov 10, 1987 , Closed: Mar 8, 1988
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
There is no summary currently available
ACURA LEGEND - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA LEGEND across all model years (1986, 1995).
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Total Recalls
508
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
73
Reported Crashes
17
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths