1990 Acura Legend
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.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1990
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
1990: 36 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 117 |
| 1992 | 75 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
33% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Structure
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing trunk lid and door.
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I was involved in a hit and run which caused my driver side air bag to deploy causeing swelling to my face and the fumes from the air bag itself was very strong.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-25
Also filed under Air bags
The springs that are supposed to hold my trunk lid open aren't strong enough and the lid closes suddenly when there is a breeze or it's parked on a incline.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-06
Power train
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Transmission failed for the third time. Mr
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-22
Air bags
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Equipment
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and electrical.
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10/30/99 wiring for radio/speakers burned. World of sound rebuilt all four amps; total cost $728.17. 8/24/02 same burning smell, same failure. World of sound repaired/replaced rear speakers at total cost of $360.40.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-30
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1990-11-14Air bags90E043003 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.
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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…
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Acura Legend — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90E043003 · Air bags
- Recall 95V103001 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1990 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 1990 Acura Legend?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Acura Legend have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.