Acura Legend 1988
Model Legend made in 1988 by Acura got 41 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, power train and tires. The car had some investigations: power train, seat belts and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts. The car has one 2.7l engine.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.7L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 870904 |
| ( 2.7L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/24 | Regular | $ 714 | 4 | 870904 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V171000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 09/01/1987 to 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 99088 | 11/19/1987 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/29/1987 | 11/09/1987 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Owners manual information required by fmvss 210, sections 6a and 6b was omitted from the manual. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upgrade existing manuals by inserting adhesive backed correction pages. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: owners manual information/fmvss 210.vehicle description: passenger cars and wagons. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103001 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 01/01/1986 to 03/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 3700000 | 05/19/1995 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: 2-door, 4-door and 5-door passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer at an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact honda/acura at 1-800-999-1009. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10009256 | Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 92009 | 02/01/1995 | 39243 | Clicking noise while clicking. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | 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 | 05/24/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA88026 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 03/08/1988 | 01/10/1991 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA94035 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/27/1994 | 07/31/1995 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103001 | |
| Seat belt buckle failure | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP88005 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/10/1987 | 03/08/1988 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| Sudden acceleration | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/12/1996 | |||
| Consumer stated that while he was driving on the highway the vehicle just stopped. vehicle would not start at all. had vehicle towed and the ignitor had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/25/1999 | |||
| Coolant was leaking out of the engine. also, transmission oil was leaking/fuel injectors were leaking gasoline, and engine head gasket was leaking oil. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/25/1999 | |||
| Coolant was leaking out of the engine. also, transmission oil was leaking/fuel injectors were leaking gasoline, and engine head gasket was leaking oil. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced oil pan. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 180000 | ||
| I experienced sudden violent full acceleration with a 1988 acura legend, which resulted in a crash into a building, and a very badly broken leg for me. i have been made aware of possibly thousands of complaints of the same problem with the 1986-1988 acura legend, and am sure there must be thousands more still on the road. are there any group lawsuits currently being put forth, or can you provide me with any suggestions for receiving justice in this matter? | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| The jack that comes with the vehicle has collapsed on various occasions. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Multi-function switch that controls directional blinker and healdights failed. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 180000 | ||
| I experienced sudden violent full acceleration with a 1988 acura legend, which resulted in a crash into a building, and a very badly broken leg for me. i have been made aware of possibly thousands of complaints of the same problem with the 1986-1988 acura legend, and am sure there must be thousands more still on the road. are there any group lawsuits currently being put forth, or can you provide me with any suggestions for receiving justice in this matter? | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 02/25/1999 | |||
| Coolant was leaking out of the engine. also, transmission oil was leaking/fuel injectors were leaking gasoline, and engine head gasket was leaking oil. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/23/1994 | |||
| Where the gas is pumped into the car that area is all rusted out and could cause a potential hazard.please describe. *ak | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 02/17/1996 | |||
| When the vehicle was parked on a hill with the emercency parking brake activated the vehicle rolled down the hill and hit a wall. please describe. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| While the vehicle was in park it jumped out of gear into reverse at very high speed, hit someone and stuck two houses before stopping. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 0 | ||
| While driving the vehicle in town, heard a loud bang like hitting a pot hole, stopped vehicle at traffic light, would not start again, had to push out of traffic, had vehicle towed to dealer, mechanic checked, transmission had a hole in it.*ak | |||
| Automatic transmission would not go in reverse gear, during cold weather. tt | |||
| 11/22/1993 | 1 | ||
| The car has a shifting problem and sometimes lurches forward. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 02/25/1999 | |||
| Coolant was leaking out of the engine. also, transmission oil was leaking/fuel injectors were leaking gasoline, and engine head gasket was leaking oil. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| C.v. joint failure. *aw | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 01/24/2000 | |||
| Belt webbing failed. safety belt failure was investigated by officer elrod. point of contact: california highway patrol, central division multidisciplinary accident investigation team, attention: officer mike sedam, (559)277-7250 ext. 234 case #cl-008-00. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/01/1988 | |||
| Vehicle took off at a high speed when it was put into drive. the brakes did not stop vehicle. so the driver had to put the vehicle into neutral. dealer said there was nothing wrong. *ak | |||
| The abs system no longer works, and dealer claims it can not be fixed. tt | |||
| 11/30/1994 | |||
| Abs modulator and pressure hose are leaking. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 05/10/1994 | 2 | 04/13/1994 | |
| With 45,684 miles the abs modulator began to lose fluid and fail. there was no visible leak, but fluid leval would decrease and renderer the system inoperable. the modulator was found to be defective and thus replaced. after another 45,000 miles the modulator is losing fluid again. this appears to be a design problem and a recall may be needed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abnormal wear of right front brake pad. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 08/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Replaced shoe/drum system. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/30/1994 | |||
| Abs modulator and pressure hose are leaking. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 01/07/1999 | 1 | ||
| Having battery recharged with the hood up, a few minutes later, hood fell on battery cables. mechanic checked & found the gas cylinders were defective & needed to be replaced. part #74145-sg0-a00. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Replaced 3 out of 4 michelin tires due to bubbles on side. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| When the gear was shifted from park to drive, the vehicle suddenly accelerated which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit a wall. *jb | |||
| 02/03/2003 | 1 | 09/05/2002 | |
| On feb 3, 2003, i was backing out of driveway and put car in reverse, i could not stop the car no matter how much pressure i put on the brakes. the car back up on the sidewalk in front of my house, into my neighbors fence, which caused fence to break in several places. *jb | |||
| 11/29/1990 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| When turning the vehicle on and putting it in reverse with foot on brake, the car took off at high speed and would not stop with application of brakes. driver had to turn car off in order to stop. vehicle hit another vehicle. mechanic can't find problem. *ak *ml | |||
| 07/01/1988 | |||
| Vehicle took off at a high speed when it was put into drive. the brakes did not stop vehicle. so the driver had to put the vehicle into neutral. dealer said there was nothing wrong. *ak | |||
| 02/06/1998 | |||
| Consumer started vehicle up and put vehicle in reverse, vehicle accelerated in high speed. consumer applied the brakes, and vehicle didn't stop. it went into a burning slope and hit a tree and slowed down. consumer put vehicle in park, and it went forward and kept going at high speed. vehicle went through a couple of parking strips and onto two sidewalks. then consumer turned off ignition and vehicle stopped. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1988 | |||
| Unintended acceleration from bank atm line. motor idling. took off at high speed when shifted from park to drive. couldn't control. crashed into tree opposite side of parking lot. | |||
| 4 | |||
| Vehicle experienced random sudden acceleration. | |||
| 05/10/1997 | 1 | 01/15/1988 | |
| Driver entered vehicle, released parking brake and put transmission into drive, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, resulting in a collision/injuries. also vehicle was totaled. | |||
| 06/06/1997 | 1 | ||
| The car was in reverse and then it accelerated, and the car went up in the air and over a stone wall. the car has been totaled. *ak *nlm | |||
| 05/10/1997 | 1 | 01/15/1988 | |
| Upon putting transmission into drive and lightly toughing gas pedal, vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, resulting in a crash/injuries. *ak | |||
| 06/26/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1988 | |
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident/injuries. | |||
| 08/13/1994 | 3 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident/injury. *skd | |||
| 12/17/1994 | |||
| Backing out of driveway vehicle accelerated also coming off highway vehicle surged forward. tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | WOODBRIDGE | 22192 | WOODBRIDGE AUTO AUCTION |