1988 Acura Legend vs 1988 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Acura Legend | 1988 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 33 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 3 | 0 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 22–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura Legend | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 12 |
| Power Train | 8 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8 |
| Tires | 2 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4 |
| Equipment | 2 | 3 |
1988 Acura Legend
1988 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.