1991 ACURA LEGEND
7 recalls, 158 complaints - 6 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
06E065000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
01V053000 Feb 22, 2001
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND COUPE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM THAT HAD SEPARATE SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS MOUNTED BEHIND THE REAR SEAT BACK. A TRANSISTOR IN THE SPEAKER AMPLIFIER COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence
THIS OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN SMOKE OR THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
91V065000 Apr 17, 1991
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE ENGINE ROCKING FORWARD ON ENGINE MOUNTS IN A MINOR COLLISION.
Consequence
WHEN THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET IS DAMAGED, THE SHIFT LEVERPOSITION MAY NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION. THIS COULDRESULT IN UNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAR AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH REDESIGNED ASSEMBLIES.
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.
Complaint Statistics
158 total complaints
16 crashes 6 fires 12 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 59 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 11 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2018
Incident date: Dec 20, 2006
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.
TIRES
Feb 10, 2015
Incident date: Feb 6, 2015
[XXX] WITH THE G [XXX] XXXX XXXX 1989 ACURA LEGEND JH4K MICHELIN 205-60-R15 DOD HNP2 011X 5112 DOD HNP2 011X 5112 MC26920605T MICHELIN DEFENDER GRNX 51440 205/60R15 91T,51440 NTB INVOICE [XXX] ORDER NUMBER [XXX] MILEAGE 96168 MIL NOW 126971 USE OF TIRES 30,803 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Nov 14, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REPLACEMENT BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE WERE COVERED WITH BRAKE DUST WITHIN THREE DAYS OF THE REPLACEMENT. HE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS WITH AN AFTER MARKET BRAND AND THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THE ACURA REPLACEMENT BRAKE PAD PART NUMBER ... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Nov 14, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REPLACEMENT BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE WERE COVERED WITH BRAKE DUST WITHIN THREE DAYS OF THE REPLACEMENT. HE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS WITH AN AFTER MARKET BRAND AND THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THE ACURA REPLACEMENT BRAKE PAD PART NUMBER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 10, 2005
Incident date: Feb 1, 2005
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 SLOW... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 10, 2005
Incident date: Feb 1, 2005
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 SLOW... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 24, 2004
Incident date: Aug 23, 2004
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45-50 MPH AND SUDDENLY ANOTHER VEHICLE STOPPED RIGHT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND IT RAN RIGHT INTO THE REAR OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.*AK
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 23, 2004
Incident date: Aug 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jun 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 22, 2004
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BRAKES FAILED. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A SENSOR. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THIS WAS T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 12, 2004
Incident date: May 12, 2004
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 TH... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
May 10, 2004
Incident date: Oct 11, 2003
NOTHING LED UP TO FAILURE. JUST STARTED THE CAR. RECALL ITEM (BOSE AMPLIFIER) CAUGHT ON FIRE. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO FIX, SINCE LOCAL DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT WORTH REPAIRING. *LA
Fire
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
THE CAR BLOWS OUT WHITE SMOKE FROME THE ENGINE. WHEN IN D4 THE LIGHT BLINKS AND THE SPEEDOMETER FLUXUATES. PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT SLIDE FORWARD
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
THE CAR BLOWS OUT WHITE SMOKE FROME THE ENGINE. WHEN IN D4 THE LIGHT BLINKS AND THE SPEEDOMETER FLUXUATES. PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT SLIDE FORWARD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
THE CAR BLOWS OUT WHITE SMOKE FROME THE ENGINE. WHEN IN D4 THE LIGHT BLINKS AND THE SPEEDOMETER FLUXUATES. PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT SLIDE FORWARD
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
I HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATING. I HAD TO REPLACE EVERY PART OF THE SYSTEM, RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT, RADIATOR CAP IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CORRECT TEMP. AT 118000 MILES MY SPEED GAUGE JUMPS AND SOMETIMES RECORD SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 90+ MPH WHEN I AM APPROACH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
I HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATING. I HAD TO REPLACE EVERY PART OF THE SYSTEM, RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT, RADIATOR CAP IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CORRECT TEMP. AT 118000 MILES MY SPEED GAUGE JUMPS AND SOMETIMES RECORD SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 90+ MPH WHEN I AM APPROACH... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
I HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATING. I HAD TO REPLACE EVERY PART OF THE SYSTEM, RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT, RADIATOR CAP IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CORRECT TEMP. AT 118000 MILES MY SPEED GAUGE JUMPS AND SOMETIMES RECORD SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 90+ MPH WHEN I AM APPROACH... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
I HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATING. I HAD TO REPLACE EVERY PART OF THE SYSTEM, RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT, RADIATOR CAP IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CORRECT TEMP. AT 118000 MILES MY SPEED GAUGE JUMPS AND SOMETIMES RECORD SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 90+ MPH WHEN I AM APPROACH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
I HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATING. I HAD TO REPLACE EVERY PART OF THE SYSTEM, RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT, RADIATOR CAP IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CORRECT TEMP. AT 118000 MILES MY SPEED GAUGE JUMPS AND SOMETIMES RECORD SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 90+ MPH WHEN I AM APPROACH... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 18, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD.*AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Oct 30, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
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 ... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Oct 30, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
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 ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 30, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
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 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Oct 30, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
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 ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 30, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Oct 30, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
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 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 31, 2003
Incident date: Jul 30, 2003
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PRESSURE FAILURE. ALL PRESSURE IN BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. HAD TO PUMP BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES AND APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SLOW VEHICLE TO STOP. I CHECKED MSN WEBSITE FOR USED CAR RESEARCH INFO AND IT STATED THAT FAILURE TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PRESSURE SWI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 31, 2003
Incident date: Jul 30, 2003
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PRESSURE FAILURE. ALL PRESSURE IN BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. HAD TO PUMP BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES AND APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SLOW VEHICLE TO STOP. I CHECKED MSN WEBSITE FOR USED CAR RESEARCH INFO AND IT STATED THAT FAILURE TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PRESSURE SWI... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Apr 8, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SCREECHING NOISE EMITTING FROM THE RADIOS SPEAKERS AND AMPLIFIERS PRIOR TO THE RECALL NOTICE 01V-053. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED (BOSE SOUND SYSTEM). *AK *NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 3, 2003
Incident date: Dec 1, 2002
THE VEHICLE HAD DEVELOPED A SHIMMY, THE TIRE DEVELOPED A BULGE, AND THE RIGHT FRONT EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION . MR SCC *JB
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Dec 9, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
THE CONSUMER RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE AMPLIFIER TO THE SPEAKER MARCH 2 2002. THE CONSUMER HAD IT DONE AND A COUPLE OF MONTHS THE PROBLEM STILL REOCCUR. *PH *MR
Fire
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Aug 8, 2002
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
NHTSA RECALL 01 V 053 000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01-115 CONCERNING AMPLIFIERS: CROWN ACURA IN GREENBORO, NC. PHONE# 366-851-7021. UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL. DEALER STATED THAT NO PART WAS AVAILABLE . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AKI
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Mar 23, 2000
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V-053, IN REFERENCE TO FAULTY AMPLIFIERS, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR REIMBURSEMENT, THE CONSUMER HAS SUBMITTED THE CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT TWICE AND HAS BEEN DENIED BOTH TIME BECAUSE THE RECIEPT FOR REPLAEMENT DID NOT STATE THAT THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE. NLM
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 27, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
SPEAKER AMPLIFIER IS OVERHEATING AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 7, 2002
CONSUMER RECIEVED SAFETY RECALL 01V-053 YET THE PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN REMEDIED, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO HAS GIVEN NO IMMEDIATE DATE AS TO WHEN THE PROBLEM WILL BE REMEDIED. NLM
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 14, 2002
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER REPLACED THE BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM, CONSUMER THEN SENT IN THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK, HOWEVER HE WAS DENIED BY MANUFACTURER STATING THAT INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED WAS INSUFFICIENT DETAIL TO DETERMINE THAT REPAIRS TO THE BOSE SYSTEM WERE RELATED TO THE RECALL.*JB
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V053, HOWEVER STATES THERE ARE MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM THAN JUST THE AMPLIFIER, CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A HIGH PITCHED NOISE, LOUD POPPING, AND CRACKING IN THE REAR SPEAKER AND IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE, THE TAPE IN THE TAPE DECK GETS SO HOT THAT SHE NO L... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Sep 17, 2000
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE AUDIO SYSTEM THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE REGARDING RECALL 01V053.*JB
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jun 23, 2000
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER REPLACED THE BOSE AMPLIFIER AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT, HOWEVER HE WAS DENIED BY MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THE DOCUMENTATION THAT WAS PROVIDED WAS INSUFFUCIENT DETAILS TO DETERMINE THAT THE REPAIRS WERE RELATED TO THE ACTUAL SAFETY RECALL.*JB
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 24, 2000
THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD AN UNUSUAL NOISE SUCH AS POPPING AND CLINKING FROM THE SPEAKERS AND WAS FIXED PRIOR TO RECALL. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE REIMBURSMENT REQUEST. *YH
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE BOSE AMPLIFIER, HOWEVER PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED 2 REAR SPEAKERS WHEN THE AMPLIFIER SHORTED OUT, BLEW THE REAR SPEAKERS AND STARTED SMOKING BLACK ACRID SMELLING SMOKE, CONSUMER FILLED OUT THE NECESSAR... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 14, 2002
THE CONSUMER HAS WAITED 6 MONTHS FOR RECALL PARTS TO ARRIVE, THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS SUFFICIENT TIME TO HAVE RECALL 01V-053 PROPERLY HANDLED. NLM
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Mar 30, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V053 AND COMPLETED THE REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM ALONG WITH ALL OTHER REQUESTED MATERIALS DUE TO HAVING THE COMPONENT PREVIOUSLY REPLACED, CONSUMERS CLAIM WAS DENIED AND HE RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THAT THE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED INSUFFICIENT DETAIL TO DERTERMINE THA... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Apr 2, 2002
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
NHTSA RECALL 01 V 053 000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01-015 CONCERNING SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS. DEALER: CROWN ACURA; GREENBORO, SC; PHONE# 336/851-7021 WAS UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL NOTICE BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE BOSE AMPLIFIER, HOWEVER PRIOR TO RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACED 2 REAR SPEAKERS WHEN THE AMPLIFIER SHORTED OUT, BLEW THE REAR SPEAKERS AND STARTED SMOKING BLACK ACRID SMELLING SMOKE, CONSUMER FILLED OUT THE NECESSAR... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Dec 6, 2001
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER REPLACED THE BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM, CONSUMER THEN SENT IN THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK, HOWEVER HE WAS DENIED BY MANUFACTURER STATING THAT INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED WAS INSUFFICIENT DETAIL TO DETERMINE THAT REPAIRS TO THE BOSE SYSTEM WERE RELATED TO THE RECALL.*JB
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Nov 16, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V053, HOWEVER STATES THERE ARE MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM THAN JUST THE AMPLIFIER, CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A HIGH PITCHED NOISE, LOUD POPPING, AND CRACKING IN THE REAR SPEAKER AND IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE, THE TAPE IN THE TAPE DECK GETS SO HOT THAT SHE NO L... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Nov 16, 2001
Incident date: Sep 17, 2000
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE AUDIO SYSTEM THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE REGARDING RECALL 01V053.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Nov 2, 2001
A RECALLED AMPLIFLYER MELTED AND CREATED FIRE WITHIN THE CABIN OF THE CAR. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY TYPE OF NOTICE. WHEN I CALLED ACURA OF AMERICA THEY REFERRED ME TO ACURA OF CANADA BECAUSE THE CAR ORIGINATED IN CANADA, BUT HAS BEEN REGISTERED IN THE US FOR MANY YEARS. FURTHER THE SAME RECALL P... Read more
Fire
1 injured
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 30, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V053 AND COMPLETED THE REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM ALONG WITH ALL OTHER REQUESTED MATERIALS DUE TO HAVING THE COMPONENT PREVIOUSLY REPLACED, CONSUMERS CLAIM WAS DENIED AND HE RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THAT THE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED INSUFFICIENT DETAIL TO DERTERMINE THA... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 ACURA LEGEND
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
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, 1991 ACURA LEGEND
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
DORE5C4S09
Jul 11, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part f
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
B930063
Dec 1, 1993
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
PRODUCT UPDATE: THROTTLE BODY SUBASSEMBLY SET. *TW
92026
Sep 1, 1993
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
GLOVE BOX LIGHT STAYS ON. *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