Tl* the contact owns a 1990 acura legend. While backing up the vehicle, the brakes ceased to function which resulted in a rear end collision with another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder was defective and needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the master cylinder was replaced three times. The vehicle was repaired again and the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 79,580.
The worst 1990 Acura Legend problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes11
- Body5
- Airbags4
- Transmission4
- Electrical3
- Acceleration2
- Seat belts2
- Seats2
- Tires2
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Acura Legend
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Acura Legend 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem...
- Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit
- Campaign resposnsibility report for the 1989-90 legend igniter product update campaign
- Clicking noise while clicking
- Special return: igniter
1990 Acura Legend fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16-17 | 20-22 | 18-19 |
What 1990 Acura Legend owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was involved in a hit and run which caused my driver side air bag to deploy causeing swelling to my face and the fumes from the air bag itself was very strong.
I have had the front lower ball joints replaced in 2001, 2002 and 2003 with less than 10,000 miles and around a year of wear. The first time they were replaced, the dealer did them and put in defective parts. And refused to replace them even after admitting their defectiveness-- of course the service rep denies having admitted this.
Seat belts in the rear just popped out and consumer cannot use them. What can she do?
The springs that are supposed to hold my trunk lid open aren't strong enough and the lid closes suddenly when there is a breeze or it's parked on a incline. It probably happens at least 5 times a month, or more frequently depending upon the weather or where I'm parking. I've been thumped in the head and neck.
Transmission failed for the third time. Mr
10/30/99 wiring for radio/speakers burned. World of sound rebuilt all four amps; total cost $728.17. 8/24/02 same burning smell, same failure. World of sound repaired/replaced rear speakers at total cost of $360.40.
Vehicle was left with engine turned off and keys were out of the ignition. 20 minutes later,heard alarm sound. Went outside and vehicle was on fire while motor was running. Cause not known. Please provide any further information.
While driving 5 MPH turned the wheel sharply and driver's airbag deployed.
1 year ago while I was driving I noticed that the car was unsteady. I was close to home, about 20 feet, I let the car roll down hill to my home. I checked the tires & to my horror saw that the left front tire had formed a large bleb, like a large balloon on the outer side. I ran to call my husband & the tire blew up. I had the tire changed as I was told that the warranty had expired. Now, I noticed that the right front tire is forming a similar bleb, on the outer side. These tires were bought from price club. I took the car to price club. I was told that the warranty had expired. I explained that I would pay for the tire, but requested them to inform michelin regarding this problem. They refused. I called michelin on 9/18/00 & spoke to ms. Millie/customer relations and explained the problem & wanted the tire inspected for any defects. She said that michelin never produced any defective tires & that this problem happened all the time, due to impact. She refused to look in to this matter. I am writing to you, because this is a safety issue for myself as well as for others. One year ago, if the tire had blown up while I was driving on the freeway, I could have been killed or seriously injured & in addition, others on the road at that sametime would have also been seriously injured. It is worrisome to me that michelin does not want to investigate this. More worrisome is michelin's statement that " this happens all the time". I am writing to you because, this is happening to me twice. Please help me & please look into this matter. Thank you for your help. (dot number: b9p2b7kx tiresize: 205/60r15)
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Questions about the 1990 Acura Legend
Is the 1990 Acura Legend reliable?
Owners have filed 36 complaints about the 1990 Acura Legend, close to a typical Legend model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Acura Legend?
Brakes, with 11 complaints. Next is body (5).
How many recalls does the 1990 Acura Legend have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What year does the Acura Legend have bad brakes?
The Acura Legend model years with the most brakes complaints are 1991 (12 complaints), 1990 (11 complaints) and 1992 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1990 Acura Legend get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Acura Legend range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.7L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16-17 city and 20-22 highway.
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