1990 Acura Legend
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 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.
Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
Owner complaints
36 complaints8 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
TL* the contact owns a 1990 acura legend. While backing up the vehicle, the brakes ceased to function which resulted in a rear end collision with another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the…
TL* the contact owns a 1990 acura legend. While backing up the vehicle, the brakes ceased to function which resulted in a rear end collision with another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder was defective and needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the master cylinder was replaced three times. The vehicle was repaired again and the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 79,580.
- Air bags · Structure › Body · Unknown or other
I was involved in a hit and run which caused my driver side air bag to deploy causeing swelling to my face and the fumes from the air bag itself was very strong. *tr
- Equipment › Electrical · Steering · Structure · Unknown or other
I have had the front lower ball joints replaced in 2001, 2002 and 2003 with less than 10,000 miles and around a year of wear. the first time they were replaced, the dealer did them and put in defective parts. and refused to replace them even after admitting their defectiveness-- of course the service rep denies having admitted this.
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Seat belts in the rear just popped out and consumer cannot use them. What can she do?*ak
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
The springs that are supposed to hold my trunk lid open aren't strong enough and the lid closes suddenly when there IS a breeze or it's parked on a incline. It probably happens at least 5 times a month, or more frequently depending upon the weather or where I'm parking. I've been thumped in the head and neck.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed for the third time. mr
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
10/30/99 wiring for radio/speakers burned. world of sound rebuilt all four amps; total cost $728.17. 8/24/02 same burning smell, same failure. world of sound repaired/replaced rear speakers at total cost of $360.40.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle was left with engine turned off and keys were out of the ignition. 20 minutes later,heard alarm sound. went outside and vehicle was on fire while motor was running. Cause not known. Please provide any further information.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving 5 mph turned the wheel sharply and driver's airbag deployed.*ak
- Tires
1 year ago while I was driving I noticed that the car was unsteady. I was close to home, about 20 feet, I let the car roll down hill to my home. I checked the tires & to my horror saw that the left front tire had formed a large bleb, like a large balloon on the outer side. I ran to call my husband…
1 year ago while I was driving I noticed that the car was unsteady. I was close to home, about 20 feet, I let the car roll down hill to my home. I checked the tires & to my horror saw that the left front tire had formed a large bleb, like a large balloon on the outer side. I ran to call my husband & the tire blew up. I had the tire changed as I was told that the warranty had expired. now, I noticed that the right front tire IS forming a similar bleb, on the outer side. These tires were bought from price club. I took the car to price club. I was told that the warranty had expired. I explained that I would pay for the tire, but requested them to inform michelin regarding this problem. They refused. I called michelin on 9/18/00 & spoke to ms. Millie/customer relations and explained the problem & wanted the tire inspected for any defects. She said that michelin never produced any defective tires & that this problem happened all the time, due to impact. She refused to look in to this matter. I am writing to you, because this IS a safety issue for myself as well as for others. One year ago, if the tire had blown up while I was driving on the freeway, I could have been killed or seriously injured & in addition, others on the road at that sametime would have also been seriously injured. It IS worrisome to me that michelin does not want to investigate this. More worrisome IS michelin's statement that " this happens all the time". I am writing to you because, this IS happening to me twice. please help me & please look into this matter. Thank you for your help. (Dot number: b9p2b7kx tiresize: 205/60r15)
- Tires › Tread/belt
Steel belts worn through with tread separating from tire. *Ak( dot number: w2unjbr025 tire size: p205/60r15 )
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The anti-lock braking system has permanently failed and the pump runs constantly making a clicking noise. I had problems with the ABS system was still under warranty and nothing was ever done about it. The dealer told me to pump the brakes really hard to get the ABS light to go off and usually it…
The anti-lock braking system has permanently failed and the pump runs constantly making a clicking noise. I had problems with the ABS system was still under warranty and nothing was ever done about it. The dealer told me to pump the brakes really hard to get the ABS light to go off and usually it worked, but now I am told the ABS system has completely failed and needs replacement. I have contacted acura customer service and the dealer but they will not do anything about it. There have been 4 technical service bulletins about the ABS system on this car. Please help!! *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The problem with the ABS system in this car began occurring when the car was still under warranty. We have written documentation stating that. Now, the ABS system IS failing and makes a constant noise even though we have had it flushed and looked at by the dealer. On february 3, 2000, my husband…
The problem with the ABS system in this car began occurring when the car was still under warranty. We have written documentation stating that. Now, the ABS system IS failing and makes a constant noise even though we have had it flushed and looked at by the dealer. On february 3, 2000, my husband luis aguilar sent a letter to acura explaining our complaint and even though we got a questionnaire asking how our complaint was handled we never got a response from acura. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
This IS the 2ND transmission I've put in this car --miles under20,000
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake problems; intermittently while applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing complete brake failure. This happens during normal braking, no inclement weather and any type of road surface. The dealer IS aware of this problem. The brake modulator will need to be replaced according to the dealership. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Late airbag deployment during a collision, causing traumatic injury to driver's eye. 3 other passengers were not harmed (no airbags). airbag caused all damage, including loss of vision in right eye of driver. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When braking the engine failed to decelerate and when shifted into nuetral ran at full throttle. The engine had to be shut off to stop the problem. car ran fine afterwards. rosenthal acura dealership check engine and couldn't duplicate the problem or find any problem.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake failure. ABS light comes on after several miles of driving.
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Starter failure.
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a crash and air bag deployed. Once the air bag deployed, there was severe damage done to the driver's face. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's side bucket seatback rest snapped while driver was exiting vehicle, cause unkown, dealer found no apparent defect in material. *ak
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Trunk springs not strong enough to hold trunk lid open when parked on slight grade.
- Structure › Body › Door
Due to electrical short in the power locks when you lock the doors from the inside, the doors will not unlock . *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Had brake failure because master cylinder had to be replaced. no warning. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Brakes failed twice, both times brakes returned after pumping. *Dsh
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.
- 10009256Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. October tech line information.
- 41092Campaign resposnsibility report for the 1989-90 legend igniter product update campaign.
- 39393Special return: igniter.
- 39243Clicking noise while clicking.
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