1991 Acura Legend
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1991 Acura Legend. Newest first.
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 conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
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.
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 conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
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.
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 requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
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.
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 not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
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.
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 could overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This overheating can result in smoke or the possibility of a fire.
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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Transmission shift cable bracket can be damaged by the engine rocking forward on engine mounts in a minor collision.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When the shift cable bracket IS damaged, the shift leverposition may not correctly indicate the transmission gear position. This couldresult in unanticipated movement of the car and an accident.
Remedy
Replace the transmission shift cable and attaching hardware with redesigned assemblies.
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
117 complaints14 involved a crash6 involved a fire10 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
My vehicle was bought in 2006 and someone forged the signature 2008. Therefore, I am reporting a stolen legend acura.i reported to the dmv and I also had insurance on it but the dmv his it the vin number from me and claimed that I never had a vehicle but the had my insurance listed for the vehicle.
- Tires
[Xxx] with the g [xxx] xxxx xxxx 1989 acura legend JH4K michelin 205-60-r15 dod HNP2 011X 5112 dod HNP2 011X 5112 mc26920605t michelin defender grnx 51440 205/60r15 91t,51440 ntb invoice [xxx] order number [xxx] mileage 96168 mil now 126971 use of tires 30,803…
[Xxx] with the g [xxx] xxxx xxxx 1989 acura legend JH4K michelin 205-60-r15 dod HNP2 011X 5112 dod HNP2 011X 5112 mc26920605t michelin defender grnx 51440 205/60r15 91t,51440 ntb invoice [xxx] order number [xxx] mileage 96168 mil now 126971 use of tires 30,803 on 90,000 cover www.michelinman.com/promise no michelin representative, employee or retailer has the authority to make or imply any representation, promise or agreement, which in any way varies the terms of this warranty. These limited warranties apply only in the united states u.s. department of transportation michelin north america, inc. attention: consumer care department post office box 19001 greenville, sc 29602-9001 the USA 1-800-847-3435 ref number on this case:[xxx] www.michelinman.com information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Equipment · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Dt: the contact stated the replacement brake pads wore out prematurely. the wheels on the vehicle were covered with brake dust within three days of the replacement. he replaced the brake pads with an after market brand and this corrected the problem. the acura replacement brake pad part number was 45022-sm5-506.*ak updated 11/29/2005 - *nm
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train
The vehicle experienced transmission problems. *bf there was noise on the inside of the vehicle, poor gas mileage, jerking when shifting gears, current (uneasy driving conditions), and have experienced problems with the third re-built transmission when downshifting the gears up during stops slowing down and almost neutral when lightening up on the gas pedal. *sc
- Air bags
Consumer was driving about 45-50 mph and suddenly another vehicle stopped right in front of consumer's vehicle, and it ran right into the rear of consumer's vehicle. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. driver and passenger sustained minor injuries.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving 55 mph consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. upon impact both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. vehicle was towed home. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor brakes failed. however, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the master cylinder needed to be replaced due to a sensor. Consumer informed the mechanic this was the third master cylinder replaced within six months. but the problem still occurred, and had not been resolved. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving 35 mph a loud clicking noise was heard from the front. Consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the noise became louder. also, vehicle shook uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the engine mounts due to corrosion. *ak
- Equipment › Electrical
Nothing led up to failure. Just started the car. Recall item (bose amplifier) caught on fire. Manufacturer refuses to fix, since local dealer said vehicle was not worth repairing. *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Equipment › Electrical · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
The car blows out white smoke frome the engine. When in D4 the light blinks and the speedometer fluxuates. Passenger seat will not slide forward
- Equipment › Electrical · Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure · Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
I had major problems with the cooling system overheating. I had to replace every part of the system, radiator, thermostat, water pump, timing belt, radiator cap in order to maintain correct temp. at 118000 miles my speed gauge jumps and sometimes record speeds as high as 90+ mph when I am approaching a stop. the speed sensor replacement IS approximatley $200.
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at approximately 40 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision, and hit another vehicle in the front right side. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed to a salvage yard.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
I recently came across this website, I have a 1991 acura legend, purchased brand-new. To date I have had to replace the speed sensor, radiator, master cylinder, a/c condenser, anti-theft system work randomly and goes crazy, rear right window does not work most of the time, factory keyless entry has…
I recently came across this website, I have a 1991 acura legend, purchased brand-new. To date I have had to replace the speed sensor, radiator, master cylinder, a/c condenser, anti-theft system work randomly and goes crazy, rear right window does not work most of the time, factory keyless entry has failed, bose audio amp has blown, have not replaced nor received a recall notice, tape deck over heats and tapes get stuck, switching gears the car jumps. Cannot unlock car with keys, had to install aftermarket keyless entry system.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
Anti-lock brake pressure failure. all pressure in braking system failed during normal driving conditions. had to pump brakes several times and apply emergency brake to slow vehicle to stop. I checked msn website for used car research info and it stated that failure to anti-lock brake pressure…
Anti-lock brake pressure failure. all pressure in braking system failed during normal driving conditions. had to pump brakes several times and apply emergency brake to slow vehicle to stop. I checked msn website for used car research info and it stated that failure to anti-lock brake pressure switch on 1991 acura legend IS a common problem on this vehicle. I believe this IS a very dangerous problem. if someone IS too close to another vehicle then attempts to stop and has no pressure in there braking system serious injury could occur. I also noticed a significant problem with the vehicle speed sensor on the msn website. my vehicle also has that problem which I have a scheduled appointment for on 08/04/2003. *ph
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
The vehicle experienced a screeching noise emitting from the radios speakers and amplifiers prior to the recall notice 01v-053. the consumer requested reimbursement but was denied (bose sound system). *ak *nlm
- Tires › Tread/belt
The vehicle had developed a shimmy, the tire developed a bulge, and the right front experienced tread separation . mr scc *jb
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
The consumer receive a recall notice for the amplifier to the speaker march 2 2002. the consumer had it done and a couple of months the problem still reoccur. *ph *mr
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Nhtsa recall 01 v 053 000/manufacturer's recall 01-115 concerning amplifiers: crown acura in greenboro, nc. Phone# 366-851-7021. Unable to honor recall. Dealer stated that no part was available . Feel free to provide any further information.*aki
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
The consumer received recall notice 01v-053, in reference to faulty amplifiers, along with instructions for reimbursement, the consumer has submitted the claim for reimbursement twice and has been denied both time because the reciept for replaement did not state that there was a popping noise. nlm
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Speaker amplifier IS overheating and can cause a fire. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Consumer recieved safety recall 01v-053 yet the problem has still not been remedied, the consumer contacted the manufacturer who has given no immediate date as to when the problem will be remedied. nlm
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Consumer stated he received the recall notification regarding the bose amplifier, however prior to receiving recall notice, consumer had to replaced 2 rear speakers when the amplifier shorted out, blew the rear speakers and started smoking black acrid smelling smoke, consumer filled out the…
Consumer stated he received the recall notification regarding the bose amplifier, however prior to receiving recall notice, consumer had to replaced 2 rear speakers when the amplifier shorted out, blew the rear speakers and started smoking black acrid smelling smoke, consumer filled out the necessary paperwork, and eventually was denied stating that the documentation that was provided was insufficient to determine that the repairs to the bose system were related to the actual safety recall.*jb
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Prior to recall notification, consumer replaced the bose audio system, consumer then sent in the necessary paperwork, however he was denied by manufacturer stating that information that was provided was insufficient detail to determine that repairs to the bose system were related to the recall.*jb
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Consumer received recall 01v053 and completed the request for reimbursement form along with all other requested materials due to having the component previously replaced, consumers claim was denied and he received a letter stating that the documentation provided insufficient detail to dertermine that repairs to the bose system were related to the actual safety recall. *slc
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
The consumers vehicle had an unusual noise such as popping and clinking from the speakers and was fixed prior to recall. However, the manufacturer denied the reimbursment request. *Yh
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.
- 10165333This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on the end user besides time to complete installation.
- 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.
- 39395Glove box light stays on.
- 39390Product update: throttle body subassembly set.
- 39243Clicking noise while clicking.
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