1991 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
- 117
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Equipment
Campaigns on file for 1991
None on file
50% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 117 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.
Equipment
50% · 59 reportsMost commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and air conditioner.
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Nothing LED up to failure. Just started the car. Recall item (Bose amplifier) caught on fire. Manufacturer refuses to fix, since local dealer said vehicle was not worth repairing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-10
The consumer receive a recall notice for the amplifier to the speaker March 2 2002. The consumer had it done and a couple of months the problem still reoccur.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-09
Service brakes
13% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Air bags
12% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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While driving at approximately 40 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision, and hit another vehicle in the front right side. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed to a salvage yard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-18
No deployment of driver's air bag in accident, resulting in an injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-25
Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 20MPH, 12:00 above bumper, airbag failed to deploy. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-03
Vehicle speed control
9% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing springs and linkages.
Engine and engine cooling
9% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing radiator assembly and exhaust system.
Safety timeline
7 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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1991-04-18Power train91V065000 Transmission shift cable bracket can be damaged by the engine rocking forward on engine mounts in a minor collision.
Remedy: Replace the transmission shift cable and attaching hardware with redesigned assemblies.
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2001-03-26Equipment01V053000 Vehicle description: sedan and coupe model vehicles equipped with a bose audio system that had separate speaker amplifiers mounted behind the rear seat back. A transistor in the speaker amplifier…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the amplifier circuit boards. Owner notification began March 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
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2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…
Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
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2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…
Remedy: Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Acura Legend — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Equipment: 59 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90E043003 · Air bags
- Recall 91V065000 · Power train
- Recall 01V053000 · Equipment
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1991 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 1991 Acura Legend?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Acura Legend have?
- 7 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.