Acura Legend Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Acura Legend — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Excellent | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1994 | Good | 2 | 17 | 1 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1993 | Good | 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1992 | Avoid | 4 | 63 | 10 | 4 | — | Equipment | Full report → |
| 1991Worst | Avoid | 5 | 92 | 13 | 9 | — | Equipment | Full report → |
| 1990 | Good | 2 | 27 | 3 | 1 | — | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
| 1989 | Good | 2 | 31 | 3 | 2 | — | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
| 1988 | Caution | 2 | 23 | 4 | 9 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 1987Best | Excellent | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | Fuel System / Gasoline | Full report → |
9 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Acura Legend Problems
Based on 278 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Acura Legend Reliability
What year Legend has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1991 Acura Legend had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 92 complaints and 5 safety recalls. See the full 1991 report for specific defects.
Is the Acura Legend reliable?
The Acura Legend has accumulated 278 owner-filed complaints and 22 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1987 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Legend.
What are the most common Legend problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Equipment (57 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (43 reports), Air Bags (33 reports), Power Train (22 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Legend has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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