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Acura Legend years to avoid

The Acura Legend years to avoid are 1991, 1992 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1987 is the cleanest year on record.

505

Total complaints

11

Recall campaigns

1986–1995

Years covered

2

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Acura Legend NHTSA complaints by model year158 complaints1986: 17 complaints1987: 9 complaints1988: 42 complaints1989: 47 complaints1990: 45 complaints1991: 158 complaints1992: 111 complaints1993: 30 complaints1994: 26 complaints1995: 20 complaints
Acura Legend NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Legend years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
1991High complaint rate158
1992High complaint rate111

Every Legend year

YearComplaintsRecalls
1995205
1994264
1993304
1992avoid1116
1991avoid1587
1990452
1989472
1988422
198791
1986171

Common questions

What are the worst Acura Legend years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Legend years to avoid are 1991, 1992. The cleanest year on record is 1987.

What is the best year for the Acura Legend?

By complaint volume, 1987 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Legend years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Acura Legend have?

Across all model years, the Legend has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 505 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.