Acura Vigor 1992
Model Vigor made in 1992 by Acura got 19 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and communications. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. The car has one 2.5l engine.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 5 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/26 | Premium | $ 921 | 4 | 910821 |
| ( 2.5L) | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Premium | $ 921 | 4 | 910821 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 94019 | 12/01/1994 | 38065 | Buzzing noise from the exhaust heat shield. *tw | 02/27/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| B940041 | 12/01/1994 | 38000 | Exhaust manifold band to repair broken exhaust manifold heat shield stays. *tw | 02/27/1995 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 93001 | 03/01/1993 | 39400 | Unlocking and opening the door sets off the security alarm. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| B930024 | 07/01/1993 | 39397 | New shift boot and fork detent springs to repair transmissions that pop out of 2nd and/or 4th gear. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
| B930050 | 10/01/1993 | 39391 | Seat belt tongue stoppers. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |||
| 02/11/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Accident occurred, no deployment of air bag. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle air bag working; 1 month later, air bag warning light came on; cruise control & horn don't work, elec. short; dealer won't repair problems after 30 days. mechanic informed cable rail/frame broken from previous accident & no air bag. *ak | |||
| 01/24/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1991 | |
| No deployment of driver's side air bag during a head-on collision, resulting injury. *ak | |||
| 04/13/1995 | |||
| Consumer car was stolen from under her window the car alarm did not go off car was being chase by police and hit wall the air bag didn't deploy. tt | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS - BACK UP ALARM | |||
| 04/13/1995 | |||
| Consumer car was stolen from under her window the car alarm did not go off car was being chase by police and hit wall the air bag didn't deploy. tt | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle air bag working; 1 month later, air bag warning light came on; cruise control & horn don't work, elec. short; dealer won't repair problems after 30 days. mechanic informed cable rail/frame broken from previous accident & no air bag. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/30/1997 | 10/12/1991 | ||
| Engine seized and vehicle came to a standstill while driving on turnpike. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/30/1997 | 10/12/1991 | ||
| Oil intake opening was too small and the engine seized and the vehicle came to a standstill. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 07/12/2003 | 159000 | 10 | 09/15/1994 |
| Radio problems since inception of car in 1994. radio constantly has had issues shorting out antenna, cassette player issues, recently had new battery and radio would not except code and on occasion would kill car while driving because it is combined with security sysytem. this is the most recent occurance however at least once a year since the vehicle was purchased the radio has been removed and sent back repeatedly.*ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 12/19/2002 | 132 | 1 | 08/06/1994 |
| 1992 acura vigor. dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis--------------770773. *ak *nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/29/2004 | 172000 | 2 | 11/15/1991 |
| On two separate occasions vehicle experienced a sudden acceleration. first time while shifting into first gear from a stop position, and the second time while driving 15-20 mph and shifting into second gear. both times vehicle accelerated up to 6000 rpms. dealer was contacted.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/12/2009 | 176000 | 1 | |
| 1992 acura vigor gs we are filing this complaint with you, so that you may add it to any others that may have already been filed. our daughter has been driving this vehicle since we bought it for her in the fall of 2002. she has experienced problems with her brakes for all those years. this problem may have contributed to an accident she had last fall, two | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 07/12/2003 | 159000 | 10 | 09/15/1994 |
| Radio problems since inception of car in 1994. radio constantly has had issues shorting out antenna, cassette player issues, recently had new battery and radio would not except code and on occasion would kill car while driving because it is combined with security sysytem. this is the most recent occurance however at least once a year since the vehicle was purchased the radio has been removed and sent back repeatedly.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 09/03/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1991 | |
| During vehicle operation the arm rest on the driver's side caught on fire. the power windows were up at the time.*ak electrical short in driver's door, consumer received second degree burns on three fingers. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 09/03/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1991 | |
| During vehicle operation the arm rest on the driver's side caught on fire. the power windows were up at the time.*ak electrical short in driver's door, consumer received second degree burns on three fingers. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle air bag working; 1 month later, air bag warning light came on; cruise control & horn don't work, elec. short; dealer won't repair problems after 30 days. mechanic informed cable rail/frame broken from previous accident & no air bag. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 01/29/1996 | 9 | ||
| Driver's power window control shorted, causing fire. *dsh | |||
| 01/21/1996 | 1 | ||
| Electrical short in the drivers door caused fire. *dsh | |||