Acura Legend 1990
Model Legend made in 1990 by Acura got 41 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and power train. There were some recalls concerningair bags, seat belts. The car has one 2.7l engine.
Model 1990
| 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 | 18/22/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 4 | 890901 |
| ( 2.7L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/30/24 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 890901 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 90E043003 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 09/01/1988 to 07/01/1990 | E (Equipment) | 36 | 11/14/1990 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/29/1990 | 10/31/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note: this campaign was initiated by trw, inc., manufacturer of the air bag module system:air bag modules.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with driver side supplemental airbag modules. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| ACU950406 | 04/01/1995 | 41092 | Campaign resposnsibility report for the 1989-90 legend igniter product update campaign. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| B930040 | 09/01/1993 | 39393 | Special return: igniter. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/02/2002 | |||
| While driving 5 mph turned the wheel sharply and driver's airbag deployed.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 05/01/1992 | ||
| Late airbag deployment during a collision, causing traumatic injury to driver's eye. 3 other passengers were not harmed (no airbags). airbag caused all damage, including loss of vision in right eye of driver. *ak | |||
| 04/25/1997 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a crash and air bag deployed. once the air bag deployed, there was severe damage done to the driver's face. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 10/21/1995 | |||
| When driving at high speed the car stalls . tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Starter failure. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 02/03/2002 | |||
| Vehicle was left with engine turned off and keys were out of the ignition. 20 minutes later,heard alarm sound. went outside and vehicle was on fire while motor was running. cause not known. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/22/1998 | 3 | 01/01/1990 | |
| When braking the engine failed to decelerate and when shifted into nuetral ran at full throttle. the engine had to be shut off to stop the problem. car ran fine afterwards. rosenthal acura dealership check engine and couldn't duplicate the problem or find any problem. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 151000 | ||
| I have had the front lower ball joints replaced in 2001, 2002 and 2003 with less than 10,000 miles and around a year of wear. the first time they were replaced, the dealer did them and put in defective parts. and refused to replace them even after admitting their defectiveness-- of course the service rep denies having admitted this. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 09/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs system failure, abs modulator failed, no indication of abs defect. tt consumer also had blower motor replaced and also states rear view mirror is loose.*jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 10/30/1999 | 2 | 09/01/2099 | |
| 10/30/99 wiring for radio/speakers burned. world of sound rebuilt all four amps; total cost $728.17. 8/24/02 same burning smell, same failure. world of sound repaired/replaced rear speakers at total cost of $360.40. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 151000 | ||
| I have had the front lower ball joints replaced in 2001, 2002 and 2003 with less than 10,000 miles and around a year of wear. the first time they were replaced, the dealer did them and put in defective parts. and refused to replace them even after admitting their defectiveness-- of course the service rep denies having admitted this. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/21/2002 | 3 | 10/01/2089 | |
| Transmission failed for the third time. mr | |||
| 05/05/1997 | 2 | 10/01/1995 | |
| This is the 2nd transmission i've put in this car --miles under20,000 | |||
| Purchase car new the transmission needs to be replaced . tt | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission slips, causing vehicle to vibrate when accelerating between 30 - 35 mph. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side buckle froze while latched and would not unlatch/passengers side buckle stopped latching; dealer replaced both seat belt assemblies. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 06/18/2003 | 1 | ||
| Seat belts in the rear just popped out and consumer cannot use them. what can she do?*ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| While driving, passenger front seat rocks back and forth on track and anchor, dealer say's it's in the design and normal. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| Driver's side bucket seatback rest snapped while driver was exiting vehicle, cause unkown, dealer found no apparent defect in material. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 4 | 06/01/1990 | ||
| The anti-lock braking system has permanently failed and the pump runs constantly making a clicking noise. i had problems with the abs system was still under warranty and nothing was ever done about it. the dealer told me to pump the brakes really hard to get the abs light to go off and usually it worked, but now i am told the abs system has completely failed and needs replacement. i have contacted acura customer service and the dealer but they will not do anything about it. there have been 4 technical service bulletins about the abs system on this car. please help!! *ak | |||
| 12/04/1992 | 4 | 06/01/1990 | |
| The problem with the abs system in this car began occurring when the car was still under warranty. we have written documentation stating that. now, the abs system is failing and makes a constant noise even though we have had it flushed and looked at by the dealer. on february 3, 2000, my husband luis aguilar sent a letter to acura explaining our complaint and even though we got a questionnaire asking how our complaint was handled we never got a response from acura. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1999 | |||
| Abs brake problems; intermittently while applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing complete brake failure. this happens during normal braking, no inclement weather and any type of road surface. the dealer is aware of this problem. the brake modulator will need to be replaced according to the dealership. *ak | |||
| 09/11/1998 | 07/15/1995 | ||
| Abs brake failure. abs light comes on after several miles of driving. | |||
| While driving about 25 mph and attemped to stop- abs brakes failed causing consumer to have accident. tt | |||
| 09/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs system failure, abs modulator failed, no indication of abs defect. tt consumer also had blower motor replaced and also states rear view mirror is loose.*jb | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs system failure, abs modulator broke, pedal goes to floor. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/23/1995 | 1 | 09/01/1990 | |
| Brake system failure, total loss of braking. tt consumer states as she puleed into a parking lot, she depressed the brakes and nothing happened, consumer pressed brakes and they went to the floor, consumer then hit the rear bumper of another vehicle, the master cylinder had to be replaced.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/08/1996 | |||
| Had brake failure because master cylinder had to be replaced. no warning. *ak | |||
| 03/04/1996 | 4 | ||
| Brakes failed twice, both times brakes returned after pumping. *dsh | |||
| 09/23/1995 | 1 | 09/01/1990 | |
| Brake system failure, total loss of braking. tt consumer states as she puleed into a parking lot, she depressed the brakes and nothing happened, consumer pressed brakes and they went to the floor, consumer then hit the rear bumper of another vehicle, the master cylinder had to be replaced.*jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 151000 | ||
| I have had the front lower ball joints replaced in 2001, 2002 and 2003 with less than 10,000 miles and around a year of wear. the first time they were replaced, the dealer did them and put in defective parts. and refused to replace them even after admitting their defectiveness-- of course the service rep denies having admitted this. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 151000 | ||
| I have had the front lower ball joints replaced in 2001, 2002 and 2003 with less than 10,000 miles and around a year of wear. the first time they were replaced, the dealer did them and put in defective parts. and refused to replace them even after admitting their defectiveness-- of course the service rep denies having admitted this. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/14/1996 | |||
| Due to electrical short in the power locks when you lock the doors from the inside, the doors will not unlock . *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 02/06/2003 | |||
| The springs that are supposed to hold my trunk lid open aren't strong enough and the lid closes suddenly when there is a breeze or it's parked on a incline. it probably happens at least 5 times a month, or more frequently depending upon the weather or where i'm parking. i've been thumped in the head and neck. | |||
| 03/22/1990 | 1 | 03/22/1990 | |
| Trunk springs not strong enough to hold trunk lid open when parked on slight grade. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front end misaligned, also cupped tires. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/11/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1989 | |
| 1 year ago while i was driving i noticed that the car was unsteady. i was close to home, about 20 feet, i let the car roll down hill to my home. i checked the tires & to my horror saw that the left front tire had formed a large bleb, like a large balloon on the outer side. i ran to call my husband & the tire blew up. i had the tire changed as i was told that the warranty had expired. now, i noticed that the right front tire is forming a similar bleb, on the outer side. these tires were bought from price club. i took the car to price club. i was told that the warranty had expired. i explained that i would pay for the tire, but requested them to inform michelin regarding this problem. they refused. i called michelin on 9/18/00 & spoke to ms. millie/customer relations and explained the problem & wanted the tire inspected for any defects. she said that michelin never produced any defective tires & that this problem happened all the time, due to impact. she refused to look in to this matter. i am writing to you, because this is a safety issue for myself as well as for others. one year ago, if the tire had blown up while i was driving on the freeway, i could have been killed or seriously injured & in addition, others on the road at that sametime would have also been seriously injured. it is worrisome to me that michelin does not want to investigate this. more worrisome is michelin's statement that this happens all the time. i am writing to you because, this is happening to me twice. please help me & please look into this matter. thank you for your help. (dot number: b9p2b7kx tiresize: 205/60r15) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/27/2000 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Steel belts worn through with tread separating from tire. *ak( dot number: w2unjbr025 tire size: p205/60r15 ) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing accidents. *dsh | |||
| 04/21/1995 | |||
| While attempting to backup, vehicle sped and crashed into bank window. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 09/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs system failure, abs modulator failed, no indication of abs defect. tt consumer also had blower motor replaced and also states rear view mirror is loose.*jb | |||