1987 Acura Legend Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 148,900miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 2.5L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Acura Legend (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1987 Acura Legend. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and brakes (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 148,900 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 3 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “Vehicle was in park. Consumer put vehcile in gear and vehcile took off through two yards without touching the gas pedal. The vehicle stopped when it slammed into dirt bank. Before this incident, the vehicle failed to start and a computer card was changed to fit the temperature conditon.”
NHTSA complaint #870197, filed 2000-09Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact stated while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle did not accelerate to the speed the RPM's indicated. The dealership determined the clutch needed to be rebuilt. This occurred every 50,000 miles and the clutch has been rebuilt a total of three times. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact maintained that every 50,000 miled the clutch needed to be rebuilt. Thus far two repairs were made. However, the faile recurred, and a third clutch repair was necessary, honda should repair the clutch under an extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10151706, filed 2006-03, 155,801 milesFuel system: “I felt this was a manufacturing or design defect and safety-related. Dealer offered to replace part for about $250.00. Car leaks gasoline through rusted area. Fuel filler tube is exposed in the left rear wheel well and subject to moisture, salt, flying debris, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #702600, filed 1999-01Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 142,000 and 155,801 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Acura Legend version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend FWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Legend FWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Legend FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Legend FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V103001May 24, 1995Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Acura Legend 1986–1990, Honda Accord 1986–1991, Civic 1986–1991 +3 more
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Recall details for the 1987 Acura Legend → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE93092Fuel tank leakageClosed · Oct 15, 1993
- PE88062Fuel system ventingClosed · Jun 21, 1988
- EA88026Sudden accelerationClosed · Mar 8, 1988
- DP88005Sudden accelerationClosed · Nov 10, 1987
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10037486Nov 1, 2010Tires. Acura: 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…
Other model years of the Acura Legend
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 | 60,000 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 21 | 99,000 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 25 | 180,175 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1992 | 75 | 198,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 117 | 115,780 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 36 | 115,290 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 34 | 167,000 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 33 | 195,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1987 | 9 | 148,900 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 17 | 163,051 | 1 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
All Acura Legend model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Acura Legend have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1987 Acura Legend as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Acura Legend is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1987 Acura Legend been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Acura Legend get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Acura Legend (Legend, 2.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1987 Acura Legend reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 148,900 miles and the middle half falls between 142,000 and 155,801 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.