MYRModel Year Report

1986 Acura Legend

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1986 Acura Legend
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:40.868Z

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
17

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 17 complaints 1986 17 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 34 complaints 1988 1989: 35 complaints 1990: 36 complaints 1990 1991: 117 complaints 1992: 75 complaints 1992 1993: 25 complaints 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints
1986: 17 complaints 1986 17 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 34 complaints 1988 1989: 35 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1990 1991: 117 complaints 1991 1992: 75 complaints 1992 1993: 25 complaints 1993 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995
1986: 17 complaints 1986 17 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 34 complaints 1988 1989: 35 complaints 1989 1990: 36 complaints 1990 1991: 117 complaints 1991 1992: 75 complaints 1992 1993: 25 complaints 1993 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995

1986: 17 complaints

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YearComplaints
198617
19879
198834
198935
199036
1991117
199275
199325
199421
199515

Known problem areas

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

7 of 17 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and injectors.

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The gas line right by tank rusted through, causing gas leak.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-22

Seat belts

3 of 17 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

Visibility

2 of 17 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Power train

2 of 17 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch.

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Ignition key can be taken out, while in gear, equipped with automatic transmission. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-05

Vehicle speed control

1 of 17 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle suddenly accelerated upon shifting gears from park to reverse crashing into mailbox and ramp. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-19

Safety timeline

1 recall · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-11-10Defect petitionClosed 1988-03-08 Sudden acceleration
  2. I
    1988-03-08Engineering analysisClosed 1991-01-10 Sudden acceleration
  3. I
    1988-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-11-16 Fuel system venting
  4. I
    1988-11-16Engineering analysisClosed 1989-11-30 Fuel system venting
  5. I
    1994-10-27Engineering analysisClosed 1995-07-31 Seat belt buckle failure
  6. R
    1995-05-19Seat belts95V103001 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…

    Remedy: 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Acura Legend — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103001 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Acura Legend reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Acura Legend?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Acura Legend have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.