Complaints
47
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Acura Legend Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:2
#27 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:3
#33 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:159,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Acura Legend.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | 1 | — | 159,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 175,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 175,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 175,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
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