1988 ACURA LEGEND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
42
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1988 ACURA LEGEND
The 1988 ACURA LEGEND has received a total of 42 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (12 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 ACURA LEGEND
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1988 ACURA LEGEND, potentially affecting up to 3,799,088 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 →Recall 87V171000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 99,088 vehicles affected
Defect: OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.
Consequence: VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.
Remedy: UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 ACURA LEGEND
42 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 ACURA LEGEND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 ACURA LEGEND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ABLE TO BE ENGAGED IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 210,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN VIOLENT FULL ACCELERATION WITH A 1988 ACURA LEGEND, WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH INTO A BUILDING, AND A VERY BADLY BROKEN LEG FOR ME. I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 1986-1988 ACURA LEGEND, AND AM SURE THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS MORE STILL ON THE ROAD. ARE THERE ANY GROUP LAWSUITS CURRENTLY BEING PUT FORTH, OR CAN YOU PROVIDE ME WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR RECEIVING JUSTICE IN THIS MATTER?
I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN VIOLENT FULL ACCELERATION WITH A 1988 ACURA LEGEND, WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH INTO A BUILDING, AND A VERY BADLY BROKEN LEG FOR ME. I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 1986-1988 ACURA LEGEND, AND AM SURE THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS MORE STILL ON THE ROAD. ARE THERE ANY GROUP LAWSUITS CURRENTLY BEING PUT FORTH, OR CAN YOU PROVIDE ME WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR RECEIVING JUSTICE IN THIS MATTER?
WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A WALL. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1988 ACURA LEGEND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 ACURA LEGEND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 ACURA LEGEND
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 ACURA LEGEND
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1988 ACURA LEGEND.
Other Model Years of the ACURA LEGEND
- 1986 ACURA LEGEND — 17 complaints
- 1987 ACURA LEGEND — 9 complaints
- 1988 ACURA LEGEND (current)
- 1989 ACURA LEGEND — 47 complaints
- 1990 ACURA LEGEND — 45 complaints
- 1991 ACURA LEGEND — 158 complaints
- 1992 ACURA LEGEND — 111 complaints
- 1993 ACURA LEGEND — 30 complaints