MYRModel Year Report

1992 Acura Legend

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1992 Acura Legend
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:26:28.748Z

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

Complaints per year, Acura Legend Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1986: 17 complaints 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 33 complaints 1988 1989: 34 complaints 1990: 36 complaints 1990 1991: 117 complaints 1992: 75 complaints 1992 1993: 25 complaints 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995
1992: 75 complaints
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YearComplaints
198617
19879
198833
198934
199036
1991117
199275
199325
199421
199515

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EQUIPMENT 39%

39% of complaints: equipment — 29 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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1992 ACURA LEGEND. FACTORY INSTALLED STEREO AMPLIFIER CAUGHT FIRE. BACK SEAT AND REAR OF THE CAR PARTIALLY DESTROYED. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES. ACURA STILL REFUSING TO MAKE IT RIGHT, DUE TO LIABILITY ISSUES. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20031107

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVERS AIRBAG DEPLOYED UPON HITTING POT-HOLE CAUSING LOSS OF VISION AND STEERING CONTROL, CAUSING UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950206

PASSENGERS AIRBAG DEPLOYED UPON HITTING POT-HOLE CAUSING LOSS OF VISION AND STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950206

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VISIBILITY 4%

4% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920730 — air bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT IGNITER MATERIAL.

Remedy: REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG.

Campaign 92V109000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950831 — EA (closed 19960830)

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS

I 19990427 — DP (closed 19990528)

BRAKING SYSTEM

R 20010326 — equipment

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 CO

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 RECEIVE

Campaign 01V053000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

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.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060731 — exterior lighting

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 RE

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.

Campaign 06E065000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Acura Legend — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V109000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V053000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Acura Legend?

The most-reported component is equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc., accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Acura Legend have?

6 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.