1986 Acura LegendAcura Legend 1986

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1986 Acura Legend, manufacturered by Honda Motor Co., Ltd..
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars .

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
AcuraJH4 Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
17 - 18 MPG22 - 23 MPG444.35 - 467.73 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1986 Acura Legend?
     - The 1986 Acura Legend has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 - 23 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1986 Acura Legend?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1986 Acura Legend can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1986 Acura Legend?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1986 Acura Legend is $2850.
  • Where is the 1986 Acura Legend produced?
     - The 1986 Acura Legend is produced in Minami-Aoyama, Minato-Ku Tokyo, Japan.
  • Are there recalls for the 1986 Acura Legend?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1986 Acura Legend, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 18080 [USA]: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Legend

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-4500
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details3LKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index26060
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2850
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Vehicle record id1991
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)14
    Model name (carline)Legend
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)90
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 121.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 131.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-4500
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details3LKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Legend

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index26060
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Vehicle record id1992
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)14
    Model name (carline)Legend
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)90
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • SB-0708 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri
  • 92009 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Clicking noise while clicking. *tw
Known Recall Investigations
  • Seat belt buckle failure investigation # EA94035

    There is no summary currently available

  • Fuel system venting investigation # EA89005

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  • Sudden acceleration investigation # EA88026

    Summary of information from manufacturer:under dp88-005 american hondaprovided the statistics given above.Honda also verified that the power-train installed in the accura legend is also sold to austin rover and usedin the sterling vehicle.A number of the complaints reported directly tohonda have been investigated by field personnel, who consistently have notfound any apparent component or subsystem malfunctions to which theincidents could be attributed.Analysis:the rates of complaints and accidents involving the subjectvehicles are significant.Further detailed review of this matter isappropriate and should include the acquisition and analysis of informationfrom austin rover regarding the sterling vehicle.Status:detailed analysis of information are being conducted.Investiga-tion is concentrated on acura legend.Meetings have been held with themanufacturer to review and analyze consumer complaints for clues as toorigin of the problem.No component failures or malfunctions have beenidentified as causal to date.===

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20010707

Consumer states while driving in heavy rain, the windshield wipers suddenly stopped working, consumer states he was instantly blinded while rounding a turn, and drove off the side of the road, consumer states the wiper motor continued to run, but the linkage between the motor and the wipers apparently failed, causing both of wipers to become disconnected and suddenly stop.*jb

NoNoN NoneNone20010706

I was instantly blinded in heavy rain when windshield wipers stopped working and ran off the roadrking. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19991027

There is fuel escaping through muffler/tail pipe. Consumerr stated that it is a health hazard. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19991008

Drivers side seat belt will not retract. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19970213

Fuel filler pipe to the gas tank was improperly protected from rust, causing leakage.

NoNoN NoneNone19961208

Had smelled gas while driving, fuel leaking into trunk of vehicle which is for personal use. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19961001

The fuel filler pipe has rotted out, causing a fuel leak. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19960513

The fuel filler tube has rusted, resulting in a fuel leak.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone19960206

Fuel system failure, fuel injectors are leaking fuel. Tt

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