Complaints
158
Crashes
16
Fires
6
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Acura Legend Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#159 complaints
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Avg mileage:13,900 mi
Fires:2
#211 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:168,000 mi
Crash-related:9
#38 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:115,780 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Acura Legend.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 59 | — | 2 | 13,900 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 9 | — | 168,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | 115,780 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | 2 | — | 115,780 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 5 | — | — | 140,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — |
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
59
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
13,900
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
168,000
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,780
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,780
Brake Master Cylinder
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Acura Legend — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Acura Legend reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1991 Acura Legend has 158 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. with 59 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Acura Legend?
Top reported problems: Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. (59 complaints, avg 13,900 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (11 complaints, avg 168,000 mi); Unintended Acceleration (8 complaints, avg 115,780 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Acura Legend?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 56,748 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Acura Legend?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Acura Legend include 16 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 12 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 1991 Acura Legend have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 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 1991 Acura Legend?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1991 Acura Legend shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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