1990 Acura Legend LS from North America - Comments

7th Sep 2004, 17:51

"Happy with car, disappointed with reliability and service after 100K."

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Brakes after 100k miles constantly needed service for worn pads and rotors. New rotors replaced at 100K lasted 30K and could not be turned within specs. Replaced again.

After 120K service transmission would not downshift when coming to a stop. Transmission failed at 132K.

Car shudders at 30 MPH.

Distributor leak at 123K.

Car knocks when accelerating 20 to 40 mph.

Ball joints repaced at 116K.

Front & Top side gaskets repaced at 83K and again at 90K.

General comments?

All maintenance was performed by original dealer.


8th Dec 2004, 08:41

I have a 1990 Legend and the automatic transmission is still running strong at 194,000 miles.


20th Dec 2004, 07:59

I have been driving a 1990 Acura Legend L for 3 years. I got the car at 116,000 and have driving it to 220,000. The only problem I have is Valves knocking, alt. and battery -- all minor, but all-in-all reliable.


13th Mar 2007, 20:57

I have a 1990 Acura Legend V6L with 150k miles, the transmission is slipping, I have been told by two repair shops I need a new transmission, cost is $2k to $3k, Should I replace it or buy a new car?


6th Apr 2007, 10:19

I have a 1990 acura legend ls with 164k miles on it. the only problem I have is the flex pipe which would cost me $110.no other issues at all. everything works great on the car!loving it.

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