1992 Acura Legend Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1992 Acura Legend.

19911993
Complaints
111
Crashes
15
Fires
5
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1992 Acura Legend Problems

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

#130 complaints

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Avg mileage:208,200 mi
Fires:1
#213 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Crash-related:10
#38 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Acura Legend.

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
30
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
208,200
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brake Master Cylinder
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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1992 Acura Legend — FAQ

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

Is the 1992 Acura Legend reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1992 Acura Legend has 111 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Acura Legend?
Top reported problems: Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. (30 complaints, avg 208,200 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (13 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (8 complaints). 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 1992 Acura Legend?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 208,200 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Acura Legend?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Acura Legend include 15 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 7 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 1992 Acura Legend have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 Acura Legend?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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