FaultScore

FaultScore report

1994 Acura Legend problems

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 1994 Acura Legend with NHTSA between 1995 and 2016. The largest single group is the airbags. Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 3 worst.

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FaultScore 56/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Acura Legend.

How this is worked out

The numbers

26

Complaints

5

Crashes reported

4

Fires reported

2

Injuries reported

99,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

0%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 51 vs 50 Severity 100 vs 50 Early failure 0 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 51
Against the median year of the Acura Legend. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
42.3% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 0
0% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 1994 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 1994 Acura Legend

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

Airbags 5 19.2%

2 crashes, 0 fires

Seat Belts 3 11.5%

2 crashes, 0 fires

Electrical System 3 11.5%

0 crashes, 3 fires · median 147,578 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 3 11.5%

Median failure at 65,000 miles

Engine & Cooling 3 11.5%

Median failure at 99,000 miles

Lights 2 7.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 7.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Other & Unspecified 1 3.8%

Median failure at 65,000 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 1 3.8%
Seats 1 3.8%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 147,578 mi

Suspension 1 3.8%
Brakes 1 3.8%

When it fails

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

50,000 – 74,999 miles 2 40.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 1 20.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 2 40.0%

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.

Mar 1995 peak 3 Aug 2016

Recalls on the 1994 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.

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.

at 147,578 miles Ventura, CA Fire

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 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.

NHTSA complaint #10896070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 147,578 miles Ventura, CA Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

NHTSA complaint #10896070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Akron, OH Fire 1 injured

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 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.

NHTSA complaint #10281352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Manchester, NJ Fire

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)

NHTSA complaint #10055152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

VAN Couver, WA Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

NHTSA complaint #870931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

VAN Couver, WA Crash

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.

NHTSA complaint #870931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

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

at 147,578 miles Ventura, CA Fire

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 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.

NHTSA complaint #10896070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 147,578 miles Ventura, CA Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

NHTSA complaint #10896070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 65,000 miles Mililani, HI

POWER TRAIN

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.

NHTSA complaint #10783040 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 65,000 miles Mililani, HI

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.

NHTSA complaint #10783040 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Akron, OH Fire 1 injured

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 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.

NHTSA complaint #10281352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pensacola, FL

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 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.

NHTSA complaint #10170331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 99,000 miles Overland Park, KS

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.

NHTSA complaint #10067123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Manchester, NJ Fire

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)

NHTSA complaint #10055152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lakewood, NJ

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM

NHTSA complaint #10017188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Santa Rosa, CA

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?

NHTSA complaint #760599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

VAN Couver, WA Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

NHTSA complaint #870931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

VAN Couver, WA Crash

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.

NHTSA complaint #870931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sacramento, CA

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?

NHTSA complaint #714617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Elizabeth ITY, NJ

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.

NHTSA complaint #848190 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Carmel, CA Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

NHTSA complaint #835556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Carmel, CA Crash

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 DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AT THIS TIME, CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES TO DRIVERS FACE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP.

NHTSA complaint #835556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lexington Park, MD

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 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.

NHTSA complaint #704180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Salem, OH

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.

NHTSA complaint #826166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Weston, CT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #601875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Yorba Lind, CA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ENGINE SURGES OCCASIONALLY.

NHTSA complaint #505097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Seattle, WA Crash 1 injured

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

HIT BRAKES HARD WHILE DRIVING FIVE MPH, SEAT BELT BROKE STERNUM.

NHTSA complaint #984222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pottsville, PA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE STALLED, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER FUNCTIONS. *DSH

NHTSA complaint #504542 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pottsville, PA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING/BRAKES. *DSH

NHTSA complaint #503033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Voorhees, NJ

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.

NHTSA complaint #489687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Voorhees, NJ

SUSPENSION:FRONT

SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.

NHTSA complaint #489687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.