1994 Acura Legend
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1994 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.
Owner complaints
21 complaints3 involved a crash3 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Seats
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. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact was to check with the…
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. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if a dealer would diagnose the failure. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The approximate failure mileage was 147,578.
- Power train · Unknown or other
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. driving home IS normal. it happens again the next day, & days after.
- Electrical system › Ignition
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. The driver was able to restart the engine and drive to the emergency lane. there was a…
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. The driver was able to restart the engine and drive to the emergency lane. there was a burning sensation under the bottom of the drivers right foot and a dried substance burning on the bottom of the shoe which penetrated to the foot. the driver was able to resume operation with caution. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was contributed by the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 168,000. The vin was unavailable.
- Air bags › Frontal
For more than 8 months my acura legend (1994) four door sedan has been inaudible or not working. the srs light has been on for about 8 months I've been advised that the coil reel IS out and that it IS now in a condition that will prevent the horn from sounding when needed or at all. I've also…
For more than 8 months my acura legend (1994) four door sedan has been inaudible or not working. the srs light has been on for about 8 months I've been advised that the coil reel IS out and that it IS now in a condition that will prevent the horn from sounding when needed or at all. I've also been told that the drivers airbag and possibly the passenger air bag will not employ should an accident occur. this IS not safe and I'm very surprised that the cost of a coil reel costs $687 from the honda dealer in pensacola, florida. my attempts to fix this on my own were hindered by cost and labor to repair this item. for now it IS parked and not being used by this owner because the safety features that prompted this purchase are no longer effective. this item should be considered for recall. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
A blown engine head gasket allows air into the cooling system. temperature gauge fluctuates, and the cooling reservoir overflows. warranty expired, and manufacturer claims there IS nothing they can do. *ak
- Electrical system
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. *Ak updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
- Air bags › Frontal
The vehicle was involved in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. *nlm
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
J wish to complain about SUV headlights being too high that they tend to blind on coming traffic. why can't their height be reduced to level that doesn't make them a driving hazard?*ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Vehicle speed control › Linkages
While waitng in a line and easing off the brake just a little, vehicle suddenly took off and hit another vehicle. consumer stated airbags didn't deploy. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I was charged 139.44 for t stopper on 4-14-98. I saw a tsb on that item today. this was never mentioned to me when I took my vehicle in for 60,000 mile service. am I entitled to a refund for this charge?
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Both driver's and passenger's side seat belt will not engange in the seat belt buckle assembly. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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. On jan 28, 1999, vehicle was involved in a rear end crash traveling about 32 mph, and there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. The seat belt…
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. On jan 28, 1999, vehicle was involved in a rear end crash traveling about 32 mph, and there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. The seat belt did not restrain driver at this time, causing major injuries to drivers face. The vehicle has been repaired by the dealership. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Electric door locks operated to the locked position on their own. No deliberate or inadvertent lock selection by driver. First occasion: at fuel pump, ignition off,car in park,closed drivers door to keep out fuel fumes and a strong,cold wind. All four doors locked when drivers door closed. Second…
Electric door locks operated to the locked position on their own. No deliberate or inadvertent lock selection by driver. First occasion: at fuel pump, ignition off,car in park,closed drivers door to keep out fuel fumes and a strong,cold wind. All four doors locked when drivers door closed. Second occasion: stopped on rural estate driveway to detach a class II trailer (empty-estimate tongue wgt, at 10-15lb.) car was in park, emerg. Brake on drivers door open. When the weight came off the hitch ball and a gust of wind hit, drivers door closed, all four doors locked. On this occasion, another 1994 acura legend owner was present and stated he had experienced the same problem. Third occasion: stopped at rural mail box, car in park, emerg. Brake set. three year old in strapped in car seat, (rear seat) bent over to pick up dropped letter, drivers door closed, all four doors locked upon door closure. # yr. Old was able to unstrap and was coached to open door. This IS clearly a safety item. This car IS not designed to lock all four doors on a single door closure. It never did this four the first four years we leased and then owned the car. Imagine what could have happened to a two year old or infant inside the car in these circumstances, in either hot or cold conditions. This could happen at an atm, at night in a rural area, or as in the second case, 35 miles from the nearest locksmith. In naval aviation, we used to call this a singe point failure, one relay or solenoid goes bad and you are in extremis. Note that the second occasion involved another navy pilot,(retired) with a 94 acura legend that had the same experience- what are the odds on that happening and we being the only two victims? Clearly, if there were only these two acuras that had the problem, it IS highly unlikely they would belong to two friend helping another friend move into a new home on the same day in king george county. Acura says there IS no recall on the vehicle for the condition.
- Air bags › Frontal
When driving the vehicle hit a rock at and the driver side airbag deployed. Passenger side airbag did not. Vehicle IS being repaired now. *Ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Headlights failed.
- Vehicle speed control
Engine surges occasionally. *Dh
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Hit brakes hard while driving five mph, seat belt broke sternum.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine stalled, causing loss of all power functions. *Dsh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed, causing loss of steering/brakes. *Dsh
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Suspension › Front
Transmission problems. *aw
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Rattling noise from rear brakes. *aw
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.
- 39247Letter announcing special return of 1994 legend driver's power door lock.
- 39246Special return: driver's power door lock assembly.
- 39245Cruise control will not engage.
- 39244Product update: legend security system.
- 39243Clicking noise while clicking.
- 39046Dpms steering column noise.
- 38054Buzzing from the seat belt shoulder anchor.
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