1991 Acura NSX Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1991 Acura NSX.

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Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1991 Acura NSX Problems

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

#12 complaints

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

#21 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#31 complaints

Tire Defects

Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Acura NSX.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 1991 Acura NSX. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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1991 Acura NSX — FAQ

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

Is the 1991 Acura NSX reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1991 Acura NSX has 4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Acura NSX?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints); Tire Defects (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 Acura NSX?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Acura NSX include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 NSX have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Acura NSX 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 NSX?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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

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

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