1990 Acura Legend Problems
- Complaints
- 36filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 115,290miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Acura Legend (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 1990 Acura Legend. The part named most often is brakes, with 11 complaints (31% of the total), followed by body and structure (5) and air bags (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 115,290 miles. Of all complaints, 8 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Brakes11 31%
- Body and structure5 14%
- Air bags4 11%
- Electrical system3 8.3%
- Equipment3 8.3%
- Other or unknown2 5.6%
- Seat belts2 5.6%
- Seats2 5.6%
- Tires2 5.6%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Engine cooling (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “The problem with the ABS system in this car began occurring when the car was still under warranty. We have written documentation stating that. Now, the ABS system is failing and makes a constant noise even though we have had it flushed and looked at by the dealer. On february 3, 2000, my husband luis aguilar sent a letter to Acura explaining our complaint and even though we got a questionnaire asking how our complaint was handled we never got a response from Acura.”
NHTSA complaint #724217, filed 2000-06Body and structure: “I was involved in a hit and run which caused my driver side air bag to deploy causeing swelling to my face and the fumes from the air bag itself was very strong.”
NHTSA complaint #10605981, filed 2014-06Air bags: “Late airbag deployment during a collision, causing traumatic injury to driver's eye. 3 other passengers were not harmed (no airbags). Airbag caused all damage, including loss of vision in right eye of driver.”
NHTSA complaint #705714, filed 1999-04Mileage 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 79,580 and 151,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1990 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 | 2.7L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Legend FWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 20 | 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 1990 Acura Legend → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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 1990 Acura Legend have?
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 1990 Acura Legend as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Acura Legend is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 11 complaints (31% of the total), followed by body and structure with 5.
Has the 1990 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 1990 Acura Legend get?
The EPA rates the 1990 Acura Legend (Legend, 2.7L 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 1990 Acura Legend reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 115,290 miles and the middle half falls between 79,580 and 151,000 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 29, 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.