1994 Acura Legend
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1994
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1994: 21 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 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
5 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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When vehicle was involved in a rear end crash, the driver's seat belt did not restrain the driver, causing driver to hit head on steering wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-08
Also filed under Seat belts
The vehicle was involved in an accident and the air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-18
Power train
3 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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The d-4 green light blinks, & the speedometer "Wavers" From "0" To 60 MPH. After about 2.5 miles (Arrive at destination), turn off engine. Do shopping, etc. Afterward, when engine is started, everything works great. No blinking d-4 light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-16
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and hoses/lines/piping/fittings.
Electrical system
3 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Acura Legend. After turning off and exiting the vehicle, a fire originated on the bottom passenger side of the front passenger seat near the electronic seat control buttons. The vehicle was parked.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-15
Also filed under Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 Acura Legend. While driving approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions; unexpectedly, the instrument panel and gauges stopped working and the vehicle stalled without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-08-21
On 01-28-04 officers from this agency responded to a fire involving a 1994 Acura Legend. VIN#[xxx]. The vehicle had not been operated for four days prior to the fire. The fire originated in the driver side engine compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-29
Seat belts
3 of 21 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.
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Hit brakes hard while driving five MPH, seat belt broke sternum.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-13
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
1994 Acura Legend — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 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 1994 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 1994 Acura Legend?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 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.