CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Acura Legend has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (12 reports).
1989 Acura Legend recalls
Most common 1989 Acura Legend problems
Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
OVERHEATING PROBLEMS, IGNITION PROBLEMS, AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK, DOOR OPEN LIGHT STAYS ON, LEAK IN SUNROOF WHEN IT RAINS,
MY MOTHER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN MY 1989 ACURA LEGEND, WHICH THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RELEASED UPON THE IMPACT OF THE INCIDENT. SHE WAS THEN CITATED FOR NOT WEARING A SAFETY BELT. I HAVE RECENTLY FOUND THAT THEY WERE RECALLED IN MAY OF 1995. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON A YEAR AGO.*AK
WHILE MAKING A TURN AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING AND TOOK OFF GOING UP HILL. CONSUMER PUMPED BRAKES AND PULLED HAND BRAKE AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL CONSUMER THEN TURNED ENGINE OFF TO STOP. *AK JLG
WHILE PULLING INTO A SERVICE STATION, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE TRAVELING AT HWY SPEED OF 60 MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND INFORMED THAT IGNITION SWITCH HAD FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE STARTED RIGHT UP AND STALLED TWICE MORE. *SLC
1989 Acura Legend questions
Does the 1989 Acura Legend have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Acura Legend: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Acura Legend?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (12), Air Bags (8), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Acura Legend has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.