1992 Acura Legend: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 75 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is equipment (39% of complaints); the 1990 and 1993 and 1994 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2004
“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”Owner report · Equipment · Nov 2003
“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”Owner report · Equipment · May 2002
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“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”Owner report · Equipment · Apr 2002
“Vehicle was parked on a street and without prior warning vehicle was on fire. Please send in additional information. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2002
“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”Owner report · Equipment · Jun 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”Owner report · Equipment · May 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. *slc”Owner report · Equipment · Apr 2001
“Consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding circuit board in amplifier shorting out. Dealership informed consumer that the part was not available. They were not sure when they will receive part from manufacturer. Please provide any additional information.*ak”Owner report · Equipment · Apr 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”Owner report · Equipment · Apr 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
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, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
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. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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.
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 ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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.
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT IGNITER MATERIAL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG.
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.
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.
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, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1992 Acura Legend reliable?
NHTSA has 75 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Acura Legend. The most complained-about area is equipment (39% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Acura Legend problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 198,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Acura Legend have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.