1992 ACURA LEGEND
6 recalls, 111 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.
92V109000 Jul 24, 1992
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT IGNITER MATERIAL.
Consequence
THE LACK OF IGNITER MATERIAL CAN CAUSE NON-DEPLOYMENT ORSLOW DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN CASE OF A VEHICLE COLLISION,REDUCING THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION OFFERED BY THE AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG.
Complaint Statistics
111 total complaints
15 crashes 5 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 30 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 13 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Feb 17, 2011
Incident date: Aug 24, 2010
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAULTY CAUSING ERRATIC LOCKING AND CAR ALARM PROBLEMS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Jul 10, 2006
Incident date: Jan 27, 1997
WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. COMPONENT ABS LIGHT INDICATOR. *JB
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jun 7, 2006
Incident date: Apr 1, 2006
1992 ACURA LEGEND LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKE. *TS *JB
WHEELS
Jun 7, 2006
Incident date: Apr 1, 2006
1992 ACURA LEGEND LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKE. *TS *JB
TIRES
Jul 14, 2004
Incident date: Jul 14, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY REAR TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM. WHEN THIS OCCURRED CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAUSE OF THE TIRE BLOWOUT WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Nov 7, 2003
Incident date: Nov 2, 2003
1992 ACURA LEGEND. FACTORY INSTALLED STEREO AMPLIFIER CAUGHT FIRE. BACK SEAT AND REAR OF THE CAR PARTIALLY DESTROYED. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES. ACURA STILL REFUSING TO MAKE IT RIGHT, DUE TO LIABILITY ISSUES. *LA
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jan 22, 2003
Incident date: Jan 22, 2003
CAR-1992 ACURA LEDGEND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND HELD AT THAT POSITION. THE CAR HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION SO I RELEACED THE CLUTCH AND SENT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. THE GAS PEDAL DID NOT RETURN TO THE UP POSSISSION EVEN WIT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.COMPONENT ABS LIGHT INDICATOR. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 21, 2002
Incident date: May 12, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMEPRESSOR EXPLODED, AND THERE WAS SCRAP METAL ALL OVER ENGINE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR IS FAULTY. *JG
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE ALARM GOES OFF ON IT'S OWN WHEN VEHICLE IS UNLOCKED. *JG
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO THE BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM, CONSUMER IS STILL WAITING ON THE CORRECTIVE PARTS. *JG
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 6, 2001
ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WAS REPLACED. MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 6, 2001
ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WAS REPLACED. MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. *YH
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Apr 19, 2002
Incident date: Apr 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR THE AMPLIFIERS. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER REPLACED THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS. CONSUMER AMPLIFIERS HAVE BEEN CHANGED OVER 9 TIMES PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. NLM
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 21, 2002
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR IS FAULTY. *JG
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 7, 2002
Incident date: Nov 6, 2001
ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WAS REPLACED. MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Mar 7, 2002
Incident date: Nov 6, 2001
ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WAS REPLACED. MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. *YH
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Feb 28, 2002
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE ALARM GOES OFF ON IT'S OWN WHEN VEHICLE IS UNLOCKED. *JG
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 28, 2002
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE DOOR LOCKS WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK BY THEMSELVES, GOING UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *JG
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 14, 2002
Incident date: Jan 31, 2002
VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A STREET AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. PLEASE SEND IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Nov 16, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO THE BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM, CONSUMER IS STILL WAITING ON THE CORRECTIVE PARTS. *JG
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Aug 28, 2001
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED POPPING AND CLICKING SOUNDS FROM THE SPEAKERS, THEREFORE THE AUDIO SYSTEM HAS BEEN UNUSABLE SINCE JANUARY 2001, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THIS REGION WOULD NOT RECEIVE REPLACEMENT PARTS UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR, AND SH... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Aug 10, 2001
TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE REPAIR OF THE RECALL AND WAS REFUSED SERVICE BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS A SALVAGED TITLE.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Mar 23, 2001
NHTSA RECALL 01V053000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01-015. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT RECALL IN MARCH AND ON 4 OTHER OCCASSIONS, AND DEALER STATED PARTS HAD NOT COME IN YET, AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WII BE IN. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jul 19, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
A RECALL CAME OUT SAYING DO NOT USE RADIO, COULD BE A FIRE HAZZARD. WHEN WILL THE FIX BE READY.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jul 16, 2001
Incident date: Mar 25, 2001
RECALL# 01V053000/ MANUFACTURER'S 01-15-2000; CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN MARCH ABOUT RECALL NOTICE. DEALER STATED DID NOT HAVE PART, AND DIDN'T KNOW WHEN PART WOULD BE IN.*AK *SLC
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jul 10, 2001
Incident date: Mar 20, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V053000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01015 IN MARCH FOR AMPLIFIERS. ROSENTHAL ACURA IN GAITHERSBURG MD. PHONE# 301-840-9333 HAD NO IDEA WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jul 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 14, 2001
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01V053000. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP IN MARCH. INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THEN, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MAY. STILL NO PARTS AT DEALERSHIP. SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED DO NOT KNOW WHEN PARTS FOR AMPLIFIERS WILL BE AVAILABLE.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 28, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 01V053000 OVER TWO MONTHS AGO. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK *SLC
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 28, 2001
Incident date: Mar 20, 2001
CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL THAT MANUFACTURER HAS NO IDEA WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. CREST AUTO PHONE# 1-800-753-0922 HAS BEEN VERY COOPERATIVE WITH THE CONSUMER.*AK MAUFACTURER HAS NOT SENT PARTS TO DEALER. CONSUMER SAID THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. *YH
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 28, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WHEN TURNING ON RADIO THERE IS A LOT OF STATIC IN SPEAKERS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 26, 2001
RECALL 01 V 053 000/ SPEAKER AMPLIFIER. PARTS NEED TO CORRECT THE RECALL ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 26, 2001
Incident date: Mar 22, 2001
RECALL# 01V053000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01-015. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 3, 2001
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL 01 V 053 000 REPAIRS. DEALER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED PARTS, AND HAS NOT CONTACTED CONSUMER. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 21, 2001
Incident date: Apr 3, 2001
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 01V053000 REGARDING BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 13, 2001
Incident date: Mar 15, 2001
RECALL 01 V 053 000/SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS: DEALER (SUTTON ACURA, MACON, GA; PHONE# 478/471-6877) UNABLE TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL DUE TO NO PARTS AVAILABLE. ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 5, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V053000 FOR SPEAKER AMPLIFIER , AND WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 5, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN TO GET REPAIRS DONE IN MARCH, AND UNTIL TODAY THEY HAVE NOT GOTTEN PARTS IN.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 30, 2001
Incident date: May 16, 2001
RECALL 01V053000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01-015; CONSUMERS CONTACTED DEALER, RICK CASE ACURA IN FT LAUDERDALE, FL BY EMAIL. THEY HAVEN'T RESPONDED TO DEALER'S INQUIRY. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 30, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
RECALL 01 V 043 000/SPEAKER AMLIFIERS: UNABLE TO GET DEALER ISLAND ACURA, WANTAGH, NY; PHONE # 516/679-5400 TO HONOR RECALL DUE TO NON AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AT LEAST THE END OF JULY 2001... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 30, 2001
Incident date: Sep 29, 2000
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF AMPLIFIER WHICH WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (01V-053). *JB
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 21, 2001
Incident date: Jul 15, 2000
CONSUMER WILL FILL IN INFORMATION CONCERNING RECALLED EQUIPMENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES AMPLIFIER FAILED.*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 21, 2001
Incident date: Jul 15, 2000
CONSUMER WILL FILL IN INFORMATION CONCERNING RECALLED EQUIPMENT. *AK CONSUMER STATES AMPLIFIER FAILED.*JB
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 10, 2001
RECALL NUMBER 01V053000/ SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS. RECEIVED RECALL LETTER AND CONTACTED DEALER, NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK *JB
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
May 8, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
RECAKK FOR SPEAKERS AND AMPS; CONSUMER CAN HEAR A POPPING NOISE, AND FEELS VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE. DEALER SAID ACURA HAS NOT MADE A AMP TO REPLACED OLD ONE WITH. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
May 7, 2001
Incident date: Oct 3, 2000
THE WIPER INSERTS WERE WORN CAUSING STREAKS ON THE WINDSHIELD, THE WINDSHIELD WASHER TUBE WAS SPLIT MAKING THE WASHER INOPERATIVE. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
May 7, 2001
Incident date: Oct 3, 2000
TAIL LIGHT BULB FAILED CAUSING THE TAIL LIGHT TO BE INOPERATIVE. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
May 7, 2001
Incident date: Oct 3, 2000
THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WERE LOW AND THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
May 7, 2001
Incident date: Oct 3, 2000
THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WERE LOW AND THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM
Showing 50 of 111 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 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, 1992 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 |
| 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 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
B930050
Oct 1, 1993
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT TONGUE STOPPERS. *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).
34
Total Recalls
508
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
73
Reported Crashes
17
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths