1989 Acura Legend

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1989 Acura Legend
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:26:34.133Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1989: 34 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1986	17
1987	9
1988	33
1989	34
1990	36
1991	117
1992	75
1993	25
1994	21
1995	15

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 24%

24% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

AIR BAGS 21%

21% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT BAG EXPLODED RESULTING IN CHEST INJURY TO STURNAM (BREAST BONE). PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950705

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG WHEN DRIVER BUMPED A CURB WHILE PARKING, RESULTING IN INJURIES, ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950601

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE MAKING A TURN AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING AND TOOK OFF GOING UP HILL. CONSUMER PUMPED BRAKES AND PULLED HAND BRAKE AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL CONSUMER THEN TURNED ENGINE OFF TO STOP. *AK JLG

NHTSA ODI report, 20020823

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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MY MOTHER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN MY 1989 ACURA LEGEND, WHICH THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RELEASED UPON THE IMPACT OF THE INCIDENT. SHE WAS THEN CITATED FOR NOT WEARING A SAFETY BELT. I HAVE RECENTLY FOUND THAT THEY WERE RECALLED IN MAY OF 1995.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040203

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19901114 — air bags

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.

Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.

Campaign 90E043003 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950519 — seat belts

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

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 PRO

Campaign 95V103001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Acura Legend — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 90E043003 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 95V103001 (seat belts) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Acura Legend?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Acura Legend have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.