1987 Acura Legend Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Acura Legend.

19861988
Complaints
9
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Acura Legend Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Acura Legend.

Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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1987 Acura Legend — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1987 Acura Legend reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Acura Legend has 9 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Power Train:Clutch Assembly with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Acura Legend?
Top reported problems: Power Train:Clutch Assembly (2 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (2 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Acura Legend?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Acura Legend include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Acura Legend have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Acura Legend as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Acura Legend?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura Legend reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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