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1991 Acura Legend Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
8%of 117 total for the year
Median mileage
185,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Acura Legend, 8% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,000 miles. 1 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.

“I recently came across this website, I have a 1991 Acura Legend, purchased brand-new. To date I have had to replace the speed sensor, radiator, master cylinder, A/C condenser, anti-theft system work randomly and goes crazy, rear right window does not work most of the time, factory keyless entry has failed, bose audio amp has blown, have not replaced nor received a recall notice, tape deck over heats and tapes get stuck, switching gears the car jumps. Cannot unlock car with keys, had to install aftermarket keyless entry system.”

NHTSA complaint #10045064, filed 2003-10

“The vehicle experienced transmission problems. There was noise on the inside of the vehicle, poor gas mileage, jerking when shifting gears, current (uneasy driving conditions), and have experienced problems with the third re-built transmission when downshifting the gears up during stops slowing down and almost neutral when lightening up on the gas pedal.”

NHTSA complaint #10112851, filed 2005-02

“While driving 35 MPH a loud clicking noise was heard from the front. Consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the noise became louder. Also, vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the engine mounts due to corrosion.”

NHTSA complaint #10073533, filed 2004-05

“Due to the radiator which is made of plastic, the radiator has a hair line crack, causing fluid to leak on the engine compartment, resulting in the vehicle overheating. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #828754, filed 1998-10

“When driving at any speed the vehicle will cut off without prior notice, causing loss of power steering and brakes, resulting in an accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #822672, filed 1998-04

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1995320%
1994314%
199314%
199268%
199198%
199013%
198913%
198826%
198616%

Other parts of the 1991 Acura Legend

Equipment
59 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 Acura Legend

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.

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