Acura Legend 1993
Model Legend made in 1993 by Acura got 26 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, child seat and communications. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, exterior lighting and power train. The car had one investigation (air bags). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has one 3.2l engine.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.2L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/30/24 | Premium | $ 1000 | 4 | 920901 |
| ( 3.2L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Premium | $ 1050 | 4 | 920901 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E065000 | AJ MOTORSPORT | E (Equipment) | 3593 | 07/31/2006 | OVSC | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 07/17/2006 | 07/17/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aj motorsport aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 06E049000 | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. | E (Equipment) | 27176 | 07/01/2006 | OVSC | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/24/2006 | 06/05/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 92026 | 09/01/1993 | 39395 | Glove box light stays on. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 92009 | 02/01/1995 | 39243 | Clicking noise while clicking. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
| B930050 | 10/01/1993 | 39391 | Seat belt tongue stoppers. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 94020 | 12/01/1994 | 38054 | Buzzing from the seat belt shoulder anchor. *tw | 02/27/1995 | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA95024 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/31/1995 | 08/30/1996 | OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS | ||
| Air bag can deploy without vehicle crash | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that while driving 25 mph air bag deployed, causing consumer to become sore, and her daughter to wheeze due to asthma. she called dealer and manufacturer, and was told that someone must have tampered with the wires under the seat. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| While parking the driver and passenager airbag deployed, no hit, smoke filled the vehicle. *ak when parking vehicle both air bags deployed passenger one smashed windshiled upon deployment vehicle did not hit anything, nor drove over anything like a curb or a pot hole there was no damage to vehicle front or underneath, driver suffered consussion, burn, fracture of right elbow and injury to knee when trying go exit vehicle.*jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 09/03/2002 | |||
| While driving attempted to make a right turn and bumped the curb. both driver's and passenger's air bags deployed. passenger's air bag deployment shell cracked front windshield, and glass shattered throughout vehicle. | |||
| 05/26/1994 | |||
| After hitting the curve, air bag deployed causing burns to the driver. tt | |||
| CHILD SEAT | |||
| Rear lapbelt is twisted and won't go around css evenflo ultra, as per css mfr, dealer installed by wrapping belt around css several times, saying its fine. tt | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| Horn buttons are too small, and can't find at night without taking eyes off road and turning on interior lights. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/04/2003 | 1 | ||
| Ignition switch exibits same symptoms as current recall. car will start and then stall or start and run but any bump to the ignition switch can cause the car to stall yet the recall does not cover my model year. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 4 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Power door lock actuator failure - car locks when keys are still in ignition, when power locks are used audible clicking noise exists. it sounds as if the car is trying to lock itself continually. happened once every six months, now happening every day. acura quoted $400.00 to repair. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 10/01/1993 | ||
| Sensor sealant melts and runs from the bottom of the engine. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 11/30/1993 | ||
| Radiator cracked on top for no apparent reason. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 01v053000, dealer stated that parts were not available. please provide any further details.&ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Driver's side seat belt buckle is not latching into the buckle housing, mechanism belt pops out. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced buckle. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 02/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Rear lap belt incorrectly assembled, causing belt to fit poorly around child restraint. *skd | |||
| Rear lapbelt is twisted and won't go around css evenflo ultra, as per css mfr, dealer installed by wrapping belt around css several times, saying its fine. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 2 | |||
| I released the brake to allow my car to advance to a proper parking alighnment. instead, the car engine suddenly revved-up and sped up the sloped mountain. i experienced another sudden acceleration, at the beginning of the trip, and i turned off the cruise control. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Abs service light came on. unit must be replaced by dealer. no cause. expected unit to last life of car. *jb | |||
| 04/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicles abs braking system had long and extended unwanted stopping distance which caused a crash. tt | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 01/29/2000 | 200 | 01/01/2000 | |
| 1992 models security systems were recalled because alarm will go off when unlocking doors, and my 1993 does the same thing ever since i've had it. only way to tolerate this inconvenience was to unhook the horn , so now the lights blink everytime i unlock the door and sometimes turning the key again will not make the alarm stop.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 4 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Power door lock actuator failure - car locks when keys are still in ignition, when power locks are used audible clicking noise exists. it sounds as if the car is trying to lock itself continually. happened once every six months, now happening every day. acura quoted $400.00 to repair. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving on the road rear driver's tire blew out. no recalls found. consumer contacted the manufacturer.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/29/2009 | 110350 | 1 | |
| On 6/29/09, i was parked in a stripmall . when i started the car, i shifted to d4,and,before i put my foot on the gas pedal, the car accelerated to 3000 to 4000 rpm and moved forward. i braked the car and put it in neutral. the acceleration continued until i put it back into d4. that stopped the acceleration. this had happened about a year ago, but i was stopping the car when it accelerated to 3000 rpm and lurched forward. again i put in neutral, then d4 which stopped the acceleration. i took the car both times to the dealership. they could not determine the cause even after extensive testing. i called corporate acura this time, but, they maintain they have never had this problem with their legend model. it has happened intermittently, but not to the degree as above. it is difficult to duplicate the event as it is a random occurrence. the dealership feels that, due to the close configuration of the brake and gas pedals, maybe i accidentally touched both without realizing it. i am writing to you to see if an incident of this type has ever been reported to you and if any remedies are possible. *tr updated 11/16/09 | |||
| 08/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| Engine races when the cruise control is switched on, but the cruise control is not set, consumer was involved in an accident due to this failure, possible cruise control failure or throttle linkage failure. *slc | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| The vehicle suddenly accelerated when pulling into parking space with foot on the brake. the vehicle ran over two center blocks and slammed into another parked car. the vehicle has not yet been inspected. *ak( dot number: n/a tire size: n/a ) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| While sitting at a pause vehicle suddently accelerated out of control. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| While sitting at a pause vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||