1990 Acura Legend vs 1990 Ford Tempo
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Acura Legend | 1990 Ford Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 36 | 133 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 5 | 41 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura Legend | Ford Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 46 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 20 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 19 |
| Steering | 1 | 12 |
| Power Train | 4 | 4 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 6 | 5 |
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
1990 Acura Legend
1990 Ford Tempo
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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.