1994 ACURA LEGEND
4 recalls, 26 complaints - 10 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.
Complaint Statistics
26 total complaints
5 crashes 4 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
SEATS
Aug 15, 2016
Incident date: Aug 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 ACURA LEGEND. AFTER TURNING OFF AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, A FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE BOTTOM PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT NEAR THE ELECTRONIC SEAT CONTROL BUTTONS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS TO CHECK WITH THE ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2016
Incident date: Aug 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 ACURA LEGEND. AFTER TURNING OFF AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, A FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE BOTTOM PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT NEAR THE ELECTRONIC SEAT CONTROL BUTTONS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS TO CHECK WITH THE ... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 16, 2013
THE D-4 GREEN LIGHT BLINKS, & THE SPEEDOMETER "WAVERS" FROM "0" TO 60 MPH. AFTER ABOUT 2.5 MILES (ARRIVE AT DESTINATION), TURN OFF ENGINE. DO SHOPPING, ETC. AFTERWARD, WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT. NO BLINKING D-4 LIGHT. DRIVING HOME IS NORMAL. IT HAPPENS AGAIN THE NEXT DAY, ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 16, 2013
THE D-4 GREEN LIGHT BLINKS, & THE SPEEDOMETER "WAVERS" FROM "0" TO 60 MPH. AFTER ABOUT 2.5 MILES (ARRIVE AT DESTINATION), TURN OFF ENGINE. DO SHOPPING, ETC. AFTERWARD, WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT. NO BLINKING D-4 LIGHT. DRIVING HOME IS NORMAL. IT HAPPENS AGAIN THE NEXT DAY, ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 21, 2009
Incident date: Aug 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 ACURA LEGEND. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; UNEXPECTEDLY, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES STOPPED WORKING AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THERE WAS A BURNI... Read more
Fire
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 10, 2006
Incident date: Feb 8, 2006
FOR MORE THAN 8 MONTHS MY ACURA LEGEND (1994) FOUR DOOR SEDAN HAS BEEN INAUDIBLE OR NOT WORKING. THE SRS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS I'VE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE COIL REEL IS OUT AND THAT IT IS NOW IN A CONDITION THAT WILL PREVENT THE HORN FROM SOUNDING WHEN NEEDED OR AT ALL. I'VE ALSO BEEN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Apr 13, 2004
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 29, 2004
Incident date: Jan 28, 2004
ON 01-28-04 OFFICERS FROM THIS AGENCY RESPONDED TO A FIRE INVOLVING A 1994 ACURA LEGEND. VIN#[XXX]. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN OPERATED FOR FOUR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE DRIVER SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK UPDATED 07/30/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREE... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 18, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 16, 2002
J WISH TO COMPLAIN ABOUT SUV HEADLIGHTS BEING TOO HIGH THAT THEY TEND TO BLIND ON COMING TRAFFIC. WHY CAN'T THEIR HEIGHT BE REDUCED TO LEVEL THAT DOESN'T MAKE THEM A DRIVING HAZARD?*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 19, 2000
Incident date: Sep 6, 2000
WHILE WAITNG IN A LINE AND EASING OFF THE BRAKE JUST A LITTLE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Sep 19, 2000
Incident date: Sep 6, 2000
WHILE WAITNG IN A LINE AND EASING OFF THE BRAKE JUST A LITTLE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 11, 1999
Incident date: Nov 9, 1999
I WAS CHARGED 139.44 FOR T STOPPER ON 4-14-98. I SAW A TSB ON THAT ITEM TODAY. THIS WAS NEVER MENTIONED TO ME WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR 60,000 MILE SERVICE. AM I ENTITLED TO A REFUND FOR THIS CHARGE?
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Sep 13, 1999
BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT ENGANGE IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 8, 1999
Incident date: Mar 6, 1999
ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS OPERATED TO THE LOCKED POSITION ON THEIR OWN. NO DELIBERATE OR INADVERTENT LOCK SELECTION BY DRIVER. FIRST OCCASION: AT FUEL PUMP, IGNITION OFF,CAR IN PARK,CLOSED DRIVERS DOOR TO KEEP OUT FUEL FUMES AND A STRONG,COLD WIND. ALL FOUR DOORS LOCKED WHEN DRIVERS DOOR CLOSED. SECOND OC... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 8, 1999
Incident date: Dec 8, 1998
WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END CRASH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL. ON JAN 28, 1999, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END CRASH TRAVELING ABOUT 32 MPH, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE SEAT BELT ... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 8, 1999
Incident date: Dec 8, 1998
WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END CRASH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL. ON JAN 28, 1999, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END CRASH TRAVELING ABOUT 32 MPH, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE SEAT BELT ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 3, 1998
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A ROCK AT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED NOW. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
HEADLIGHTS FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: May 23, 1996
ENGINE SURGES OCCASIONALLY. *DH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 13, 1996
Incident date: May 3, 1996
HIT BRAKES HARD WHILE DRIVING FIVE MPH, SEAT BELT BROKE STERNUM.
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Dec 25, 1995
ENGINE STALLED, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER FUNCTIONS. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Dec 2, 1993
ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING/BRAKES. *DSH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: May 3, 1995
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AW
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: May 3, 1995
SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Aug 26, 1994
RATTLING NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES. *AW
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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) | 16.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 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 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Manual 6-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, 1994 ACURA LEGEND
10 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 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
95002
Feb 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PRODUCT UPDATE: LEGEND SECURITY SYSTEM. *TW
95003
Feb 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ENGAGE. *TW
B95003
Feb 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SPECIAL RETURN: DRIVER'S POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY. *TW
0295
Feb 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LETTER ANNOUNCING SPECIAL RETURN OF 1994 LEGEND DRIVER'S POWER DOOR LOCK. *TW
95001
Jan 1, 1995
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
DPMS STEERING COLUMN NOISE. *TW
94020
Dec 1, 1994
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
BUZZING FROM THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER ANCHOR. *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