1987 ACURA LEGEND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 ACURA LEGEND
The 1987 ACURA LEGEND has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainclutch Assembly (2 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 ACURA LEGEND
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1987 ACURA LEGEND, potentially affecting up to 3,700,000 vehicles.
Recall 95V103001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 3,700,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 ACURA LEGEND
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 ACURA LEGEND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controllinkages | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE TO THE SPEED THE RPM'S INDICATED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THIS OCCURRED EVERY 50,000 MILES AND THE CLUTCH HAS BEEN REBUILT A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MAINTAINED THAT EVERY 50,000 MILED THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THUS FAR TWO REPAIRS WERE MADE. HOWEVER, THE FAILE RECURRED, AND A THIRD CLUTCH REPAIR WAS NECESSARY, HONDA SHOULD REPAIR THE CLUTCH UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK
I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. IT COST ME $248 FOR REPAIRS. IN THREE MONTHS THE REGULATOR FAILED AGAIN. OF COURSE THE REGULATOR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THEY DECIDED TO RESEARCH THE PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME THEY FOUND A REPAIR BULLETIN EXPLAINING THAT THE CONSTANT USE OF THE WINDOW CAN CAUSE MINOR FRACTORS IN THE REGULATOR AND THEN CAUSE IT TO FAIL. NOW THEY TELL ME THAT THE REGULATO WILL NOT COST ME ANY THING I DO HAVE TO PAY FOR PARTS AND LABOR RO REMENDY THE PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD TO ORDER A REPAIR PLATE TO STABLIZE THE REGULATOR. SO IN ADDITION TO THE $248 I ALREADY PAID, I NOW HAVE TO PAY $283 TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WHERE I FEEL ACURA SHOULD BE PAYING FOR. I CAN NOT JUST HAVE THEM REPLACE REGULATOR WITHOUT THE PLATE OR THEY WILL NOT WARRANT THE NEW REPACEMENT REGLATOR. THIS REPAIR WAS DONE AT MODESTO ACURA. 209-527-7000. JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION. I ALSO CAN NOT FIND THAT BULLETIN THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT.
VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. CONSUMER PUT VEHCILE IN GEAR AND VEHCILE TOOK OFF THROUGH TWO YARDS WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL.*AK THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT SLAMMED INTO DIRT BANK. BEFORE THIS INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND A COMPUTER CARD WAS CHANGED TO FIT THE TEMPERATURE CONDITON. *YH
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WHILE FOOT WAS ON BRAKE CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT A CONCRETE PILLAR. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED AND THE CAUSE OF THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION WAS UNKOWN. *YH
I CONSIDER THE STRUT FAILURE TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY/DISIGN FAILURE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1987 ACURA LEGEND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 ACURA LEGEND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 ACURA LEGEND
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1987 ACURA LEGEND. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
92009 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
CLICKING NOISE WHILE CLICKING. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 ACURA LEGEND
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1987 ACURA LEGEND.
Other Model Years of the ACURA LEGEND
- 1986 ACURA LEGEND — 17 complaints
- 1987 ACURA LEGEND (current)
- 1988 ACURA LEGEND — 42 complaints
- 1989 ACURA LEGEND — 47 complaints
- 1990 ACURA LEGEND — 45 complaints
- 1991 ACURA LEGEND — 158 complaints
- 1992 ACURA LEGEND — 111 complaints