1991 Acura Legend Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Acura Legend, 8% of the 117 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 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“The anti-lock brake system failed, causing by wife to skid into a traffic sign. Headlights when turned on the high beam will not go off unless you turn off the car and turn the lights off. Also, the car idles extremely fast and jumps out of park frequently and the air conditioning system will not hold freon due to a leak.”
NHTSA complaint #722015, filed 2000-04“When accelerating from a low speed to a high speed transmission shifts into second gear, and thrusts vehicle forward. Dealer says it's slamming second gear .”
NHTSA complaint #885838, filed 2001-04Related recalls
- 91V065000Apr 17, 1991Transmission shift cable bracket can be damaged by the engine rocking forward on engine mounts in a minor collision.Covers: Acura Legend 1991
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Acura Legend
59 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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