1993 Acura Legend
Only 25 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 25 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
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
5 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.
Service brakes
4 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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A case of SUA (sudden unintended acceleration). Approaching a car stopped at a red light. I stepped on the brake pedal to stop the car but instead, the car accelerates and rear ends the car at the red light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-16
Electrical system
4 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and front underhood.
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Ignition switch exibits same symptoms as current recall. Car will start and then stall or start and run but any bump to the ignition switch can cause the car to stall yet the recall does not cover my model year.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-04
Air bags
4 of 25 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Consumer stated that while driving 25 MPH air bag deployed, causing consumer to become sore, and her daughter to wheeze due to asthma.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-15
While parking the driver and passenager airbag deployed, no hit, smoke filled the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-11
After hitting the curve, air bag deployed causing burns to the driver. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-05
Seat belts
3 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other and buckle assembly.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1995-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-08-30 Oversensitive air bag deployments
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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
1993 Acura Legend — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Acura Legend?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Acura Legend have?
- 4 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.