1990 Acura Legend Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 31%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,580miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Acura Legend, 31% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,580 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2000-06“The anti-lock braking system has permanently failed and the pump runs constantly making a clicking noise. I had problems with the ABS system was still under warranty and nothing was ever done about it. The dealer told me to pump the brakes really hard to get the ABS light to go off and usually it worked, but now I am told the ABS system has completely failed and needs replacement. I have contacted Acura customer service and the dealer but they will not do anything about it. There have been 4 technical service bulletins about the ABS system on this car. Please help!!”
NHTSA complaint #725379, filed 2000-07“Abs brake problems; intermittently while applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing complete brake failure. This happens during normal braking, no inclement weather and any type of road surface. The dealer is aware of this problem. The brake modulator will need to be replaced according to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #848763, filed 1999-09“Brake system failure, total loss of braking. Tt consumer states as she puleed into a parking lot, she depressed the brakes and nothing happened, consumer pressed brakes and they went to the floor, consumer then hit the rear bumper of another vehicle, the master cylinder had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #973548, filed 1995-10“Abs system failure, ABS modulator failed, no indication of ABS defect. Tt consumer also had blower motor replaced and also states rear view mirror is loose.”
NHTSA complaint #972541, filed 1995-09Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 7% |
| 1994 | 1 | 5% |
| 1993 | 4 | 16% |
| 1992 | 11 | 15% |
| 1991 | 12 | 10% |
| 1990 | 11 | 31% |
| 1989 | 10 | 29% |
| 1988 | 6 | 18% |
| 1987 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1990 Acura Legend
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Acura Legend
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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