1992 Acura LEGEND: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
55 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
198,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. is the most frequently named component, appearing in 29 of 55 complaints (52.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 12.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 29 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.: 29; Air Bags:Frontal: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 3
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 51 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 12; 1996: 2; 2000: 2; 2001: 26; 2002: 7; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2006: 2; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003219 · 2003-01-22 (January 22, 2003)
CAR-1992 ACURA LEDGEND UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND HELD AT THAT POSITION. THE CAR HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION SO I RELEACED THE CLUTCH AND SENT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. THE GAS PEDAL DID NOT RETURN TO THE UP POSSISSION EVEN WITH THE CAR OFF.. I STARTED THE CAR BUT THE GAS PEDAL REMAINED DOWN AND THE ENGINE RACED. I IMMEADIANTLY TURNEDTHE CAR OFF. AGAIN I TRYED BT THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I TURNED THE CAR OFF IMMEDIANTLY AND THEN THE GAS PEDDLE RETURNED TO NOMAL. THIS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045676 · 2003-11-07 (November 7, 2003)
1992 ACURA LEGEND. FACTORY INSTALLED STEREO AMPLIFIER CAUGHT FIRE. BACK SEAT AND REAR OF THE CAR PARTIALLY DESTROYED. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES. ACURA STILL REFUSING TO MAKE IT RIGHT, DUE TO LIABILITY ISSUES. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 208,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045676 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081957 · 2004-07-14 (July 14, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY REAR TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM. WHEN THIS OCCURRED CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAUSE OF THE TIRE BLOWOUT WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 199,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081957 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10159480 · 2006-06-05 (June 5, 2006)
1992 ACURA LEGEND LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKE. *TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10159480 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161958 · 2006-07-10 (July 10, 2006)
WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. COMPONENT ABS LIGHT INDICATOR. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161958 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10383031 · 2011-02-17 (February 17, 2011)
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAULTY CAUSING ERRATIC LOCKING AND CAR ALARM PROBLEMS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 197,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10383031 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485945 · 1995-07-08 (July 8, 1995)
O-RINGS AND OIL PAN REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAKS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 560775 · 2001-04-12 (April 12, 2001)
THE WIPER INSERTS WERE WORN CAUSING STREAKS ON THE WINDSHIELD, THE WINDSHIELD WASHER TUBE WAS SPLIT MAKING THE WASHER INOPERATIVE. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 560775 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V053000 · Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Reported: 2001-02-22 (February 22, 2001)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V109000 · Air Bags:Frontal
Reported: 1992-07-24 (July 24, 1992)
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT IGNITER MATERIAL.
Consequence: THE LACK OF IGNITER MATERIAL CAN CAUSE NON-DEPLOYMENT ORSLOW DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN CASE OF A VEHICLE COLLISION,REDUCING THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION OFFERED BY THE AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.
Remedy: REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG.
NHTSA campaign record ↗