1994 Acura Legend Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Acura Legend (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1994 Acura Legend. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (24% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine cooling (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 99,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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 bags5 24%
- Electrical system3 14%
- Engine cooling3 14%
- Seat belts3 14%
- Exterior lighting2 9.5%
- Vehicle speed control2 9.5%
- Brakes1 4.8%
- Other or unknown1 4.8%
Also reported: Seats (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “For more than 8 months my Acura Legend (1994) four door sedan has been inaudible or not working. The srs light has been on for about 8 months I've been advised that the coil reel is out and that it is now in a condition that will prevent the horn from sounding when needed or at all. I've also been told that the drivers airbag and possibly the passenger air bag will not employ should an accident occur. This is not safe and I'm very surprised that the cost of a coil reel costs $687 from the honda dealer in pensacola, florida. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170331, filed 2006-10Electrical system: “The contact owns a 1994 Acura Legend. After turning off and exiting the vehicle, a fire originated on the bottom passenger side of the front passenger seat near the electronic seat control buttons. The vehicle was parked. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if a dealer would diagnose the failure. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The approximate failure mileage was 147,578.”
NHTSA complaint #10896070, filed 2016-08, 147,578 milesEngine cooling: “A blown engine head gasket allows air into the cooling system. Temperature gauge fluctuates, and the cooling reservoir overflows. Warranty expired, and manufacturer claims there is nothing they can do.”
NHTSA complaint #10067123, filed 2004-04, 99,000 milesSeat belts: “When vehicle was involved in a rear end crash, the driver's seat belt did not restrain the driver, causing driver to hit head on steering wheel. On jan 28, 1999, vehicle was involved in a rear end crash traveling about 32 MPH, and there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. The seat belt did not restrain driver at this time, causing major injuries to drivers face. The vehicle has been repaired by the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #835556, filed 1999-03Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,000 and 147,578 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1994 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 1994 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 | 5-speed manual | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Legend FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Legend FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 21 | 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 1994 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.
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 1994 Acura Legend have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1994 Acura Legend as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Acura Legend is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (24% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 1994 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 1994 Acura Legend get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Acura Legend (Legend, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Acura Legend reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 99,000 miles and the middle half falls between 65,000 and 147,578 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.