1986 Acura Legend
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 Acura Legend. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, then press the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Owner complaints
17 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Sidewall
We purchased four goodyear aquatred 3 tires in september 2000. since that date, three of the tires have failed (in september and december 2003; and march 2004). all three tires experienced a failure (a blowout) involving the sidewalls of the tires. we believe the high rate of failure in the…
We purchased four goodyear aquatred 3 tires in september 2000. since that date, three of the tires have failed (in september and december 2003; and march 2004). all three tires experienced a failure (a blowout) involving the sidewalls of the tires. we believe the high rate of failure in the sidewall area indicates a manufacturing defect. luckily, we were able to regain control of our vehicle during each of the blowouts, as we were traveling on an interstate highway at a high rate of speed on each occurrence. since the date of original purchase, we have placed only 33,101 miles on our vehicle to date. the aquatred 3 has an 80,000-mile warranty rating.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Consumer states while driving in heavy rain, the windshield wipers suddenly stopped working, consumer states he was instantly blinded while rounding a turn, and drove off the side of the road, consumer states the wiper motor continued to run, but the linkage between the motor and the wipers apparently failed, causing both of wipers to become disconnected and suddenly stop.*jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
I was instantly blinded in heavy rain when windshield wipers stopped working and ran off the roadrking. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's side retractor does not retract, leaving seatbelt loose around the driver. dealer has not seen vehicle. *Ak consumer contacted another acura dealership that informed him that seat belts came with a lifetime warranty and promptly fixed them. *slc
- Power train
Odometer was rolled back. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
There IS fuel escaping through muffler/tail pipe. consumerr stated that it IS a health hazard. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Drivers side seat belt will not retract. *ak
- Seat belts
Seat belt failure.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Fuel filler pipe to the gas tank was improperly protected from rust, causing leakage.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Had smelled gas while driving, fuel leaking into trunk of vehicle which IS for personal use. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
The fuel filler tube has rusted, resulting in a fuel leak.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
The fuel filler pipe has rotted out, causing a fuel leak. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel system failure, fuel injectors are leaking fuel. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
The fuel tank assembly pipe filler neck leaks. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Ignition key can be taken out, while in gear, equipped with automatic transmission. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The gas line right by tank rusted through, causing gas leak. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle suddenly accelerated upon shifting gears from park to reverse crashing into mailbox and ramp. Please describe details. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel system venting
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- Fuel system venting
Summary: the four owner complaints involve five vehicles, three accords and two legends. A search of odi records pertaining to honda safety recalls and dealer service bulletins revealed no information related to this subject.===
- Sudden acceleration
Summary of information from manufacturer:under dp88-005 american hondaprovided the statistics given above.honda also verified that the power-train installed in the accura legend IS also sold to austin rover and usedin the sterling vehicle.a number of the complaints reported directly tohonda have been investigated by…
Summary of information from manufacturer:under dp88-005 american hondaprovided the statistics given above.honda also verified that the power-train installed in the accura legend IS also sold to austin rover and usedin the sterling vehicle.a number of the complaints reported directly tohonda have been investigated by field personnel, who consistently have notfound any apparent component or subsystem malfunctions to which theincidents could be attributed.analysis:the rates of complaints and accidents involving the subjectvehicles are significant.further detailed review of this matter isappropriate and should include the acquisition and analysis of informationfrom austin rover regarding the sterling vehicle.status:detailed analysis of information are being conducted.investiga-tion IS concentrated on acura legend.meetings have been held with themanufacturer to review and analyze consumer complaints for clues as toorigin of the problem.no component failures or malfunctions have beenidentified as causal to date.===
- Sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10037486Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light IS on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steering feeling.
- 39243Clicking noise while clicking.
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