1992 Acura Legend reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1992 Acura Legend — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 111
- on record
- Top problem area
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- 30 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 7 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,900
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Acura median
-103
median 215 across 48 Acura records
Vs 1990-1994
-84
median 195 complaints in 305 records
Top component share
30%
Equipment: 33 complaints
What owners report fails — 1992 Acura Legend
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 30
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 13
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 8
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER 4
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 3
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1992 Acura Legend units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1992 Acura Legend reliable?
NHTSA has 111 consumer complaints on record for the 1992 Acura Legend. The most-reported problem area is equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc. (30 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1992 Acura Legend units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Acura Legend?
Owners most often report problems with: equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc. (30), air bags:frontal (13), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (8), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder (4). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1992 Acura Legend?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.