1991 Acura Legend Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 59about this part
- Share
- 50%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 59 complaints about the equipment of the 1991 Acura Legend, 50% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had major problems with the cooling system overheating. I had to replace every part of the system, radiator, thermostat, water pump, timing belt, radiator cap in order to maintain correct temp. At 118000 miles my speed gauge jumps and sometimes record speeds as high as 90+ MPH when I am approaching a stop. The speed sensor replacement is approximatley $200.”
NHTSA complaint #10069526, filed 2004-01, 96,000 miles“Nothing LED up to failure. Just started the car. Recall item (bose amplifier) caught on fire. Manufacturer refuses to fix, since local dealer said vehicle was not worth repairing.”
NHTSA complaint #10072350, filed 2004-05, 85,000 miles“The consumer receive a recall notice for the amplifier to the speaker march 2 2002. The consumer had it done and a couple of months the problem still reoccur.”
NHTSA complaint #8024045, filed 2004-02, 13,900 miles“Audio system failed to work properly, loud humming sound, ear splitting sounds, popping is heard in the radio reception. Intermittently failure, didn't use audio since recall notice. Dealer said further notice of part availibility will be mailed this fall. I want my vehicle repaired now.”
NHTSA complaint #9003844, filed 2001-06“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 2003-10Related recalls
- 01V053000Feb 22, 2001Vehicle description: sedan and coupe model vehicles equipped with a bose audio system that had separate speaker amplifiers mounted behind the rear seat back…Covers: Acura Legend 1991–1992
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Acura Legend
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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