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1993 Acura Legend problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1993 Acura Legend sits mid-pack among Legend years: 30 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 36, with 4 recalls and one closed investigation.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (6), speed control (5), and airbags (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

30

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

1

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other Legend years?

Legend NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted158 complaints1986: 17 complaints1987: 9 complaints1988: 42 complaints1989: 47 complaints1990: 45 complaints1991: 158 complaints1992: 111 complaints1993: 30 complaints1994: 26 complaints1995: 20 complaints
Legend NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Acura Legend problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System620%
Speed Control517%
Brakes413%
Airbags413%
Seat Belts310%
Body & Structure27%
Tires & Wheels13%
Child Seat13%
Engine13%
Lighting13%
Other13%
Steering13%

Does the 1993 Acura Legend have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E025000LightingMay 11, 2009 · 42,540 units

Defect

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

09E012000LightingApril 7, 2009 · 16,270 units

Defect

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

06E065000LightingJuly 17, 2006 · 3,593 units

Defect

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

06E049000LightingMay 24, 2006 · 27,176 units

Defect

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURE - CAR LOCKS WHEN KEYS ARE STILL IN IGNITION, WHEN POWER LOCKS ARE USED AUDIBLE CLICKING NOISE EXISTS. IT SOUNDS AS IF THE CAR IS TRYING TO LOCK ITSELF CONTINUALLY. HAPPENED ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS, NOW HAPPENING EVERY DAY. ACURA QUOTED $400.00 TO REPAIR. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 15, 1999

“THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE RAN OVER TWO CENTER BLOCKS AND SLAMMED INTO ANOTHER PARKED CAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED. *AK( DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRE SIZE: N/A )”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · January 25, 1999 · crash

“I RELEASED THE BRAKE TO ALLOW MY CAR TO ADVANCE TO A PROPER PARKING ALIGHNMENT. INSTEAD, THE CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED-UP AND SPED UP THE SLOPED MOUNTAIN. I EXPERIENCED ANOTHER SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TRIP, AND I TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · crash

“WHILE PARKING THE DRIVER AND PASSENAGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, NO HIT, SMOKE FILLED THE VEHICLE. *AK WHEN PARKING VEHICLE BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED PASSENGER ONE SMASHED WINDSHILED UPON DEPLOYMENT VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, NOR DROVE OVER ANYTHING LIKE A CURB OR A POT HOLE THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · July 7, 1996

“DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS NOT LATCHING INTO THE BUCKLE HOUSING, MECHANISM BELT POPS OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED BUCKLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts

1993 Acura Legend — common questions

Is the 1993 Acura Legend reliable?

It is close to typical for the Legend: 30 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 1993 Legend problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (6 complaints), speed control (5 complaints), airbags (4 complaints).

Does the 1993 Acura Legend have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1993 Acura Legend. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1993 Acura Legend under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Acura Legend years should you avoid?

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

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.