1993 Acura Legend Problems
- Complaints
- 25filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 180,175miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Acura Legend (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1993 Acura Legend. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 5 complaints (20% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and brakes (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 180,175 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags4 16%
- Brakes4 16%
- Electrical system4 16%
- Seat belts3 12%
- Equipment2 8.0%
- Body and structure2 8.0%
- Engine cooling1 4.0%
- Exterior lighting1 4.0%
Also reported: Other or unknown (1), Steering (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “On 6/29/09, I was parked in a stripmall . When I started the car, I shifted to d4,and,before I put my foot on the gas pedal, the car accelerated to 3000 to 4000 RPM and moved forward. I braked the car and put it in neutral. The acceleration continued until I put it back into d4. That stopped the acceleration. This had happened about a year ago, but I was stopping the car when it accelerated to 3000 RPM and lurched forward. Again I put in neutral, then d4 which stopped the acceleration. I took the car both times to the dealership. They could not determine the cause even after extensive testing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10277148, filed 2009-07, 110,350 milesAir bags: “Consumer stated that while driving 25 MPH air bag deployed, causing consumer to become sore, and her daughter to wheeze due to asthma. She called dealer and manufacturer, and was told that someone must have tampered with the wires under the seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10044034, filed 2003-10Brakes: “A case of SUA (sudden unintended acceleration). Approaching a car stopped at a red light. I stepped on the brake pedal to stop the car but instead, the car accelerates and rear ends the car at the red light. A couple hours later, driving the same car, another car makes a u-turn in front of me. I stepped on my brake pedal but instead, my car accelerates and almost crashes into u-turn vehicle. The other driver saw what was about to happen and quickly reversed out of the way, thus avoiding a collision.”
NHTSA complaint #11474260, filed 2022-07Electrical system: “Power door lock actuator failure - car locks when keys are still in ignition, when power locks are used audible clicking noise exists. It sounds as if the car is trying to lock itself continually. Happened once every six months, now happening every day. Acura quoted $400.00 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #726779, filed 2000-08Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 110,350 and 250,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 Acura Legend. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend · sedan | not rated | 3 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Acura Legend version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Legend FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Legend FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Legend FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Acura Legend in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA95024Oversensitive air bag deploymentsClosed · Aug 31, 1995
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10165333Jul 11, 2019Suspension. This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter…
- 10037486Nov 1, 2010Tires. Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new…
Other model years of the Acura Legend
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 | 60,000 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 21 | 99,000 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 25 | 180,175 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1992 | 75 | 198,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 117 | 115,780 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 36 | 115,290 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 34 | 167,000 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 33 | 195,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1987 | 9 | 148,900 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 17 | 163,051 | 1 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
All Acura Legend model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Acura Legend have?
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1993 Acura Legend as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Acura Legend is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 5 complaints (20% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.
Has the 1993 Acura Legend been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Acura Legend get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Acura Legend (Legend, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Acura Legend reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 180,175 miles and the middle half falls between 110,350 and 250,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.