FaultScore

FaultScore report

1991 Acura Legend problems

Owners have filed 158 complaints about the 1991 Acura Legend with NHTSA between 1995 and 2018. The largest single group is the equipment & accessories.

Not graded

Too few complaints, or too short a model run, to compare fairly.

How this is worked out

The numbers

158

Complaints

16

Crashes reported

6

Fires reported

11

Injuries reported

105,890 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

7%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

How 1991 compares with every other Acura Legend

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 1991 Acura Legend

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

0 crashes, 3 fires · median 90,500 mi

Brakes 15 9.5%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 105,890 mi

Airbags 14 8.9%

11 crashes, 0 fires · median 168,000 mi

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 115,780 mi

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 185,000 mi

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 6 3.8%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 140,500 mi

Body & Structure 6 3.8%

Median failure at 96,000 miles

Seat Belts 3 1.9%
Tires 3 1.9%

Median failure at 126,000 miles

Steering 3 1.9%
Electrical System 3 1.9%

0 crashes, 2 fires

Doors, Latches & Locks 2 1.3%
Fuel & Propulsion 2 1.3%
Lights 2 1.3%
Other & Unspecified 1 0.6%

Median failure at 96,000 miles

Suspension 1 0.6%

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 59 57.3%
Frontal 11 10.7%
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 7 6.8%
Automatic Transmission 7 6.8%
Master Cylinder 5 4.9%
Power Window Devices AND Controls 5 4.9%
Door 5 4.9%
AIR Conditioner 4 3.9%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

10,000 – 24,999 miles 1 7.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 6 42.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 3 21.4%
150,000+ miles 4 28.6%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Feb 1995 peak 15 Feb 2018

Recalls on the 1991 Acura Legend

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

09E025000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

06E065000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

06E049000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

01V053000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

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: THIS OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN SMOKE OR THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.

91V065000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE ENGINE ROCKING FORWARD ON ENGINE MOUNTS IN A MINOR COLLISION.

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.

90E043003

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2001084 3,398 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles equipped with Bose audio systems that have separate speaker amplifiers mounted behind the rear seat back. Under high ambient temperature conditions, the amplifier circuit board could develop a short circuit due to electrolyte leakage from a capacitor mounted on the board. If a short circuit occurs, one or more transistors could overheat causing smoke or the possibility of an amplifier fire. Correction: Dealer will replace the amplifier circuit board on affected vehicles.

Recall 1991064 631 units in Canada

Powertrain

DURING A MINOR FRONTAL COLLISION, THE ENGINE WILL ROCK FORWARD ON THE ENGINE MOUNTS. ALTHOUGH THERE MAY BE NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATED POSITION MAY NOT MATCH THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN UNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAR WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A LONGER CABLE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

LAS Vegas, NV Crash 2 injured

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.

NHTSA complaint #10089637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Santa Rosa, CA Crash 1 injured

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.

NHTSA complaint #10089505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 85,000 miles Vallejo, CA Fire

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.

NHTSA complaint #10072350 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 168,000 miles Richmond, VA Crash

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.

NHTSA complaint #10063448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 13,900 miles Phildephia, PA Fire

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

NHTSA complaint #8024045 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Garner, NC Fire 1 injured

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

A RECALLED AMPLIFLYER MELTED AND CREATED FIRE WITHIN THE CABIN OF THE CAR. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY TYPE OF NOTICE. WHEN I CALLED ACURA OF AMERICA THEY REFERRED ME TO ACURA OF CANADA BECAUSE THE CAR ORIGINATED IN CANADA, BUT HAS BEEN REGISTERED IN THE US FOR MANY YEARS. FURTHER THE SAME RECALL PART WAS INSTALLED ON THE US VERSION OF THE SAME VEHICAL. I FEEL LIKE I AM GETTING THE RUN AROUND FROM A LARGE CORPORATION. THINGS MAY HAVE TURNED OUT VERY TRAGICLLY HAD MY WIFE AND 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER BEEN IN THE CAR INSTEAD OF JUST ME. ACURA OF AMERICA DIDN'T WANT TO HEAR ANY PART OF THAT, BUT ONLY REFERED ME TO ACURA OF CANADA. I AM CURIOUS AS TO HOW MANY DEATHS AND OR LAW SUITES ACURA IS FACING?

NHTSA complaint #754076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Bronx, NY

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.

NHTSA complaint #11074624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 126,000 miles Manassas, VA

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 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).

NHTSA complaint #10682563 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Corvallis, OR

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 -

NHTSA complaint #10142573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Corvallis, OR

EQUIPMENT

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 -

NHTSA complaint #10142573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Birmingham, AL

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.

NHTSA complaint #10112851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Birmingham, AL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

NHTSA complaint #10112851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LAS Vegas, NV Crash 2 injured

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.

NHTSA complaint #10089637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Santa Rosa, CA Crash 1 injured

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.

NHTSA complaint #10089505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Downey, CA

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.

NHTSA complaint #10079679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Riverside, CA

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.

NHTSA complaint #10073533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 85,000 miles Vallejo, CA Fire

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.

NHTSA complaint #10072350 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 96,000 miles Alliance, OH

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.

NHTSA complaint #10069526 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 185,000 miles Fort Riley, KS

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

NHTSA complaint #10070398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 96,000 miles Alliance, OH

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

NHTSA complaint #10069526 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 185,000 miles Fort Riley, KS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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

NHTSA complaint #10070398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 96,000 miles Alliance, OH

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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.

NHTSA complaint #10069526 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 185,000 miles Fort Riley, KS

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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

NHTSA complaint #10070398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 96,000 miles Alliance, OH

STRUCTURE

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.

NHTSA complaint #10069526 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 96,000 miles Alliance, OH

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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.

NHTSA complaint #10069526 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 168,000 miles Richmond, VA Crash

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.

NHTSA complaint #10063448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Alexandria, VA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

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.

NHTSA complaint #10045064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Alexandria, VA

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 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.

NHTSA complaint #10045064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Alexandria, VA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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.

NHTSA complaint #10045064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Alexandria, VA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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.

NHTSA complaint #10045064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Alexandria, VA

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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.

NHTSA complaint #10045064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.