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, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Acura Legend have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

1992 Acura Legend

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1992 Acura Legend
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:44.055Z

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: 75
Recalls: 6
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Equipment

Complaints per year

1992: 75 complaints

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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

43% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and air conditioner.

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-07

Service brakes

19% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Air bags

17% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

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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, 1995-02-06

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.

Power train

8% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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1992-07-30Air bags92V109000 The passenger side airbag assembly was produced without igniter material.

Remedy: Replace the passenger side airbag.

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1995-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-08-30 Oversensitive air bag deployments
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1999-04-27Defect petitionClosed 1999-05-28 Braking system
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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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1992 Acura Legend — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Equipment: 32 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 92V109000 · Air bags
Recall 01V053000 · Equipment
Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting

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, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Acura Legend have?: 6 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.