1990 Acura Legend vs 1990 Honda Accord
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 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 36 | 192 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 5 | 15 |
| Investigations | 0 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura Legend | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 33 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 33 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 10 |
| Power Train | 4 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13 |
| Visibility | 1 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
1990 Acura Legend
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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.