1990 ACURA LEGEND

2 recalls, 45 complaints - 5 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
3,700,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
90E043003 Oct 29, 1990
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Consequence
INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
36 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Complaint Statistics

45 total complaints 11 crashes 1 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP7
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER4
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Sep 28, 2016
Incident date: Apr 22, 2016
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 MA... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 25, 2014
Incident date: Mar 19, 2014
I WAS INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN WHICH CAUSED MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY CAUSEING SWELLING TO MY FACE AND THE FUMES FROM THE AIR BAG ITSELF WAS VERY STRONG. *TR
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 25, 2014
Incident date: Mar 19, 2014
I WAS INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN WHICH CAUSED MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY CAUSEING SWELLING TO MY FACE AND THE FUMES FROM THE AIR BAG ITSELF WAS VERY STRONG. *TR
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS Jun 25, 2014
Incident date: Mar 19, 2014
I WAS INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN WHICH CAUSED MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY CAUSEING SWELLING TO MY FACE AND THE FUMES FROM THE AIR BAG ITSELF WAS VERY STRONG. *TR
Crash 1 injured
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
I HAVE HAD THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED IN 2001, 2002 AND 2003 WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES AND AROUND A YEAR OF WEAR. THE FIRST TIME THEY WERE REPLACED, THE DEALER DID THEM AND PUT IN DEFECTIVE PARTS. AND REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM EVEN AFTER ADMITTING THEIR DEFECTIVENESS-- OF COURSE THE SERV... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
I HAVE HAD THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED IN 2001, 2002 AND 2003 WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES AND AROUND A YEAR OF WEAR. THE FIRST TIME THEY WERE REPLACED, THE DEALER DID THEM AND PUT IN DEFECTIVE PARTS. AND REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM EVEN AFTER ADMITTING THEIR DEFECTIVENESS-- OF COURSE THE SERV... Read more
STRUCTURE Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
I HAVE HAD THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED IN 2001, 2002 AND 2003 WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES AND AROUND A YEAR OF WEAR. THE FIRST TIME THEY WERE REPLACED, THE DEALER DID THEM AND PUT IN DEFECTIVE PARTS. AND REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM EVEN AFTER ADMITTING THEIR DEFECTIVENESS-- OF COURSE THE SERV... Read more
STEERING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
I HAVE HAD THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED IN 2001, 2002 AND 2003 WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES AND AROUND A YEAR OF WEAR. THE FIRST TIME THEY WERE REPLACED, THE DEALER DID THEM AND PUT IN DEFECTIVE PARTS. AND REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM EVEN AFTER ADMITTING THEIR DEFECTIVENESS-- OF COURSE THE SERV... Read more
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Jun 18, 2003
Incident date: Jun 18, 2003
SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR JUST POPPED OUT AND CONSUMER CANNOT USE THEM. WHAT CAN SHE DO?*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID Feb 6, 2003
Incident date: Feb 6, 2003
THE SPRINGS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO HOLD MY TRUNK LID OPEN AREN'T STRONG ENOUGH AND THE LID CLOSES SUDDENLY WHEN THERE IS A BREEZE OR IT'S PARKED ON A INCLINE. IT PROBABLY HAPPENS AT LEAST 5 TIMES A MONTH, OR MORE FREQUENTLY DEPENDING UPON THE WEATHER OR WHERE I'M PARKING. I'VE BEEN THUMPED IN THE HEAD... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Aug 21, 2002
TRANSMISSION FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME. MR
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Oct 30, 1999
10/30/99 WIRING FOR RADIO/SPEAKERS BURNED. WORLD OF SOUND REBUILT ALL FOUR AMPS; TOTAL COST $728.17. 8/24/02 SAME BURNING SMELL, SAME FAILURE. WORLD OF SOUND REPAIRED/REPLACED REAR SPEAKERS AT TOTAL COST OF $360.40.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Feb 11, 2002
Incident date: Feb 3, 2002
VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH ENGINE TURNED OFF AND KEYS WERE OUT OF THE IGNITION. 20 MINUTES LATER,HEARD ALARM SOUND. WENT OUTSIDE AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE WHILE MOTOR WAS RUNNING. CAUSE NOT KNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jan 15, 2002
Incident date: Jan 2, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH TURNED THE WHEEL SHARPLY AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED.*AK
TIRES Oct 4, 2000
Incident date: Sep 11, 2000
1 YEAR AGO WHILE I WAS DRIVING I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS UNSTEADY. I WAS CLOSE TO HOME, ABOUT 20 FEET, I LET THE CAR ROLL DOWN HILL TO MY HOME. I CHECKED THE TIRES & TO MY HORROR SAW THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD FORMED A LARGE BLEB, LIKE A LARGE BALLOON ON THE OUTER SIDE. I RAN TO CALL MY HUSBAND &... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 4, 2000
Incident date: Jul 27, 2000
STEEL BELTS WORN THROUGH WITH TREAD SEPARATING FROM TIRE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: W2UNJBR025 TIRE SIZE: P205/60R15 )
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 25, 2000
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM HAS PERMANENTLY FAILED AND THE PUMP RUNS CONSTANTLY MAKING A CLICKING NOISE. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND NOTHING WAS EVER DONE ABOUT IT. THE DEALER TOLD ME TO PUMP THE BRAKES REALLY HARD TO GET THE ABS LIGHT TO GO OFF AND USUALLY IT WO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Dec 4, 1992
THE PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM IN THIS CAR BEGAN OCCURRING WHEN THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WE HAVE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION STATING THAT. NOW, THE ABS SYSTEM IS FAILING AND MAKES A CONSTANT NOISE EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE HAD IT FLUSHED AND LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER. ON FEBRUARY 3, 2000, MY HUSBAND LUI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 28, 1999
Incident date: May 5, 1997
THIS IS THE 2ND TRANSMISSION I'VE PUT IN THIS CAR --MILES UNDER20,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 27, 1999
Incident date: Jul 7, 1999
ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; INTERMITTENTLY WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. THIS HAPPENS DURING NORMAL BRAKING, NO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND ANY TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE BRAKE MODULATOR WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ACCORDING... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 17, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
LATE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A COLLISION, CAUSING TRAUMATIC INJURY TO DRIVER'S EYE. 3 OTHER PASSENGERS WERE NOT HARMED (NO AIRBAGS). AIRBAG CAUSED ALL DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOSS OF VISION IN RIGHT EYE OF DRIVER. *AK
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 22, 1998
Incident date: Dec 22, 1998
WHEN BRAKING THE ENGINE FAILED TO DECELERATE AND WHEN SHIFTED INTO NUETRAL RAN AT FULL THROTTLE. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE SHUT OFF TO STOP THE PROBLEM. CAR RAN FINE AFTERWARDS. ROSENTHAL ACURA DEALERSHIP CHECK ENGINE AND COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM OR FIND ANY PROBLEM.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 15, 1998
Incident date: Sep 11, 1998
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ABS LIGHT COMES ON AFTER SEVERAL MILES OF DRIVING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Sep 26, 1997
STARTER FAILURE.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Apr 25, 1997
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED. ONCE THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THERE WAS SEVERE DAMAGE DONE TO THE DRIVER'S FACE. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Mar 13, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE BUCKET SEATBACK REST SNAPPED WHILE DRIVER WAS EXITING VEHICLE, CAUSE UNKOWN, DEALER FOUND NO APPARENT DEFECT IN MATERIAL. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Mar 22, 1990
TRUNK SPRINGS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD TRUNK LID OPEN WHEN PARKED ON SLIGHT GRADE.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Jun 21, 1996
Incident date: Apr 14, 1996
DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE POWER LOCKS WHEN YOU LOCK THE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE, THE DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK . *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER May 10, 1996
Incident date: May 8, 1996
HAD BRAKE FAILURE BECAUSE MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. NO WARNING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
BRAKES FAILED TWICE, BOTH TIMES BRAKES RETURNED AFTER PUMPING. *DSH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Oct 25, 1995
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENTS. *DSH
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 15, 1995
PURCHASE CAR NEW THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . TT
SEATS Nov 13, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, PASSENGER FRONT SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH ON TRACK AND ANCHOR, DEALER SAY'S IT'S IN THE DESIGN AND NORMAL. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Oct 27, 1995
Incident date: Oct 21, 1995
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED THE CAR STALLS . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Oct 18, 1995
Incident date: Sep 23, 1995
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT CONSUMER STATES AS SHE PULEED INTO A PARKING LOT, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED, CONSUMER PRESSED BRAKES AND THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER THEN HIT THE REAR BUMPER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 18, 1995
Incident date: Sep 23, 1995
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT CONSUMER STATES AS SHE PULEED INTO A PARKING LOT, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED, CONSUMER PRESSED BRAKES AND THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER THEN HIT THE REAR BUMPER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 3, 1995
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH AND ATTEMPED TO STOP- ABS BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE ACCIDENT. TT
Crash
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Sep 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 27, 1995
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, ABS MODULATOR FAILED, NO INDICATION OF ABS DEFECT. TT CONSUMER ALSO HAD BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED AND ALSO STATES REAR VIEW MIRROR IS LOOSE.*JB
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR Sep 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 27, 1995
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, ABS MODULATOR FAILED, NO INDICATION OF ABS DEFECT. TT CONSUMER ALSO HAD BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED AND ALSO STATES REAR VIEW MIRROR IS LOOSE.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 27, 1995
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, ABS MODULATOR FAILED, NO INDICATION OF ABS DEFECT. TT CONSUMER ALSO HAD BLOWER MOTOR REPLACED AND ALSO STATES REAR VIEW MIRROR IS LOOSE.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 25, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, ABS MODULATOR BROKE, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 10, 1995
Incident date: Apr 21, 1995
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACKUP, VEHICLE SPED AND CRASHED INTO BANK WINDOW. TT
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
FRONT END MISALIGNED, ALSO CUPPED TIRES.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
TRANSMISSION SLIPS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 30 - 35 MPH. *SKD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 21, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1992
DRIVERS SIDE BUCKLE FROZE WHILE LATCHED AND WOULD NOT UNLATCH/PASSENGERS SIDE BUCKLE STOPPED LATCHING; DEALER REPLACED BOTH SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 ACURA LEGEND

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 20.0 18.0 Regular $3,400
2.7L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 22.0 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, 1990 ACURA LEGEND

5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION2
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE1
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
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
ACU950406 Apr 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CAMPAIGN RESPOSNSIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 1989-90 LEGEND IGNITER PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN. *TW
92009 Feb 1, 1995
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
CLICKING NOISE WHILE CLICKING. *TW
B930040 Sep 1, 1993
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SPECIAL RETURN: IGNITER. *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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1992
BRAKING SYSTEM
THE PETITIONER ALLEGE THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESSED
EA95024 Opened: Aug 31, 1995 , Closed: Aug 30, 1996
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
AIR BAG CAN DEPLOY WITHOUT VEHICLE CRASH
PE93092 Opened: Oct 15, 1993 , Closed: Feb 28, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE88062 Opened: Jun 21, 1988 , Closed: Nov 16, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986
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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1986
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).

34 Total Recalls
508 Total Complaints
6 Investigations
73 Reported Crashes
17 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ACURA LEGEND - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1995 5 20 View
1994 4 26 View
1993 4 30 View
1992 6 111 View
1991 7 158 View
1990 (current) 2 45
1989 2 47 View
1988 2 42 View
1987 1 9 View
1986 1 17 View

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