1995 Acura Legend Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 23, 2013 · 15 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Legend years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Acura Legend. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Acura Legend
Acura Legend Coupe (1st gen) at Radwood Austin. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: TKOIII, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Acura Legend problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling3
Power Train3 · ~114,225 mi
Steering2 · ~190,000 mi
Tires2
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~190,000 mi
Air Bags1
Electrical System1 · ~60,000 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~38,450 mi
Service Brakes, Air1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling320%———
Power Train320%114,225——
Steering213%190,000——
Tires213%———
Vehicle Speed Control213%190,000——
Air Bags17%———
Electrical System17%60,000——
Seat Belts17%38,450——
Service Brakes, Air17%———
Structure17%———
Suspension17%———
Unknown or Other17%———
Wheels17%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 5 complaints
1996: 1199611997: 1199711999: 2199922000: 1200012001: 2200122002: 5200252004: 1200412009: 1200912013: 120131

n = 15 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Acura Legend recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Acura Legend.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Vss faulty engine light turns on idel rises to 1500 rpms front wheel drive over engages and pulls car forward when breaking very unsafe to drive iwinter you have to put it in neutral to stop. Also causes very hard and unsafe shifting. Steering rack bushings also eroding into powersteering fluid and…

Steering · received Nov 23, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10553514

While ignition part is failing, it overheats, melts solder and drips on right drivers foot positioned on gas pedal. Acura legend, 1995. *tr

Electrical System · received Dec 30, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10297491

Rear transmission mount,causing vibration in entire car,steering pull,and loud noises.i would like to add my list of names to get a recall on this item and have dealer replacements,and or reinbursements.*ak

Power Train · received Feb 6, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10056642

The left rear tire experienced a blowout, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle, consumer contacted the manufacturer and was instructed to send in the damaged tire, once the manufacturer received the tire, they stated the tire was not at fault, but the rim was due to it leaking, and…

Tires · received Nov 13, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8022638

I have owned 2 acura legends 1992 & 1995. Failure of radiator top tank $600 repair on both at apprx 75,000 miles. Scalding or stranding can occur. I understand that it is a common failure in honda radiators. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 27, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 763539

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YearComplaintsRecalls
1995150

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Acura Legend?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Acura Legend?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Acura Legend a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Legend model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.