1992 Acura Vigor Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 165,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.5L 5-cyl FWD · 18 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Acura Vigor (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1992 Acura Vigor. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and visibility (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 165,500 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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 bags4 31%
- Engine cooling2 15%
- Brakes1 7.7%
- Electrical system1 7.7%
- Equipment1 7.7%
- Other or unknown1 7.7%
- Steering1 7.7%
- Body and structure1 7.7%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “Vehicle air bag working; 1 month later, air bag warning light came on; cruise control & horn don't work, elec. Short; dealer won't repair problems after 30 days. Mechanic informed cable rail/frame broken from previous accident & no air bag.”
NHTSA complaint #809123, filed 1997-02Mileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 159,000 and 172,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1992 Acura Vigor. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigor · sedan | not rated | 2 / 2 | — | — | — |
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 1992 Acura Vigor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigor FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Vigor FWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
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 1992 Acura Vigor 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 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 Vigor
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 126,000 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 13 | 165,500 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Acura Vigor have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1992 Acura Vigor as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Acura Vigor is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1992 Acura Vigor 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 1992 Acura Vigor get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Acura Vigor (Vigor, 2.5L 5-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Acura Vigor reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 165,500 miles and the middle half falls between 159,000 and 172,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. 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.