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1990 Acura Legend Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Acura Legend, 8% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.

“Vehicle was left with engine turned off and keys were out of the ignition. 20 minutes later,heard alarm sound. Went outside and vehicle was on fire while motor was running. Cause not known. Please provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #8003879, filed 2002-02

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199517%
1994314%
1993416%
199245%
199133%
199038%
1989515%
198813%

Other parts of the 1990 Acura Legend

Brakes
11 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Acura Legend

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology