MYRModel Year Report

1987 Acura Legend

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1987 Acura Legend
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:59.484Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 17 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1987 9 1988: 34 complaints 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 1987: 9 complaints 1987 9 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 1987: 9 complaints 1987 9 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

1987: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198617
19879
198834
198935
199036
1991117
199275
199325
199421
199515

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

3 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle was in park. Consumer put vehcile in gear and vehcile took off through two yards without touching the gas pedal.*ak the vehicle stopped when it slammed into dirt bank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-11

When putting vehicle into drive while foot was on brake car accelerated and hit a concrete pillar. Vehicle was totaled. *ak the vehicle was totalled and the cause of the vehicle's acceleration was unkown.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-01

Power train

2 of 9 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly.

CRASH
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Clutch slave cyl failed causing lost of control of transmission

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-28

Dt*: the contact stated while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle did not accelerate to the speed the RPM's indicated. The dealership determined the clutch needed to be rebuilt.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-03

Visibility

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

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I took my car in for repair because the window regulator failed. It cost me $248 for repairs. In three months the regulator failed again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Suspension

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing macpherson strut.

Service brakes

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 6 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
    1993-10-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-28 Fuel tank leakage
  6. I
    1994-10-27Engineering analysisClosed 1995-07-31 Seat belt buckle failure
  7. 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

1987 Acura Legend — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Acura Legend?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 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.