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Feb 15, 2012 Power Train 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 ACURA LEGEND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ABLE TO BE ENGAGED IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILUR...

Feb 15, 2012 Power Train 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 ACURA LEGEND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ABLE TO BE ENGAGED IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILUR...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 180,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN VIOLENT FULL ACCELERATION WITH A 1988 ACURA LEGEND, WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH INTO A BUILDING, AND A VERY BADLY BROKEN LEG FOR ME. I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 1986-1988 ACURA LEGEND, AND AM SURE THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment Crash 180,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN VIOLENT FULL ACCELERATION WITH A 1988 ACURA LEGEND, WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH INTO A BUILDING, AND A VERY BADLY BROKEN LEG FOR ME. I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 1986-1988 ACURA LEGEND, AND AM SURE THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 180,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN VIOLENT FULL ACCELERATION WITH A 1988 ACURA LEGEND, WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH INTO A BUILDING, AND A VERY BADLY BROKEN LEG FOR ME. I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 1986-1988 ACURA LEGEND, AND AM SURE THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment Crash 180,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN VIOLENT FULL ACCELERATION WITH A 1988 ACURA LEGEND, WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH INTO A BUILDING, AND A VERY BADLY BROKEN LEG FOR ME. I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 1986-1988 ACURA LEGEND, AND AM SURE THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS...

May 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A WALL. *JB

May 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A WALL. *JB

Feb 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON FEB 3, 2003, I WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND PUT CAR IN REVERSE, I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR NO MATTER HOW MUCH PRESSURE I PUT ON THE BRAKES. THE CAR BACK UP ON THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, INTO MY NEIGHBORS FENCE, WHICH CAUSED FENCE TO BREAK IN SEVERAL PLACES. *JB

Feb 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON FEB 3, 2003, I WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND PUT CAR IN REVERSE, I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR NO MATTER HOW MUCH PRESSURE I PUT ON THE BRAKES. THE CAR BACK UP ON THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, INTO MY NEIGHBORS FENCE, WHICH CAUSED FENCE TO BREAK IN SEVERAL PLACES. *JB

Feb 25, 2000 Seat Belts

BELT WEBBING FAILED. SAFETY BELT FAILURE WAS INVESTIGATED BY OFFICER ELROD. POINT OF CONTACT: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, CENTRAL DIVISION MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM, ATTENTION: OFFICER MIKE SEDAM, (559)277-7250 EXT. 234 CASE #CL-008-00. *AK

Feb 25, 2000 Seat Belts

BELT WEBBING FAILED. SAFETY BELT FAILURE WAS INVESTIGATED BY OFFICER ELROD. POINT OF CONTACT: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, CENTRAL DIVISION MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM, ATTENTION: OFFICER MIKE SEDAM, (559)277-7250 EXT. 234 CASE #CL-008-00. *AK

Dec 2, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE ON AND PUTTING IT IN REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, THE CAR TOOK OFF AT HIGH SPEED AND WOULD NOT STOP WITH APPLICATION OF BRAKES. DRIVER HAD TO TURN CAR OFF IN ORDER TO STOP. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. MECHANIC CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Dec 2, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE ON AND PUTTING IT IN REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, THE CAR TOOK OFF AT HIGH SPEED AND WOULD NOT STOP WITH APPLICATION OF BRAKES. DRIVER HAD TO TURN CAR OFF IN ORDER TO STOP. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. MECHANIC CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Nov 24, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT A HIGH SPEED WHEN IT WAS PUT INTO DRIVE. THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. SO THE DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT A HIGH SPEED WHEN IT WAS PUT INTO DRIVE. THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. SO THE DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT A HIGH SPEED WHEN IT WAS PUT INTO DRIVE. THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. SO THE DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT A HIGH SPEED WHEN IT WAS PUT INTO DRIVE. THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. SO THE DRIVER HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. *AK

May 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE UP AND PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN HIGH SPEED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. IT WENT INTO A BURNING SLOPE AND HIT A TREE AND SLOWED DOWN. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, AND IT WENT FORWARD AND KEPT GOING AT HIGH SPEED. VEHICLE W...

May 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE UP AND PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN HIGH SPEED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. IT WENT INTO A BURNING SLOPE AND HIT A TREE AND SLOWED DOWN. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, AND IT WENT FORWARD AND KEPT GOING AT HIGH SPEED. VEHICLE W...

Apr 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING/FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING GASOLINE, AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Power Train

COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING/FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING GASOLINE, AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING/FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING GASOLINE, AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING/FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING GASOLINE, AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING/FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING GASOLINE, AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Power Train

COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING/FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING GASOLINE, AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING/FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING GASOLINE, AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE ENGINE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION OIL WAS LEAKING/FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING GASOLINE, AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. *AK

Mar 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION FROM BANK ATM LINE. MOTOR IDLING. TOOK OFF AT HIGH SPEED WHEN SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. COULDN'T CONTROL. CRASHED INTO TREE OPPOSITE SIDE OF PARKING LOT.

Mar 17, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION FROM BANK ATM LINE. MOTOR IDLING. TOOK OFF AT HIGH SPEED WHEN SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. COULDN'T CONTROL. CRASHED INTO TREE OPPOSITE SIDE OF PARKING LOT.

Feb 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RANDOM SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Feb 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RANDOM SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Feb 17, 1999 Structure

HAVING BATTERY RECHARGED WITH THE HOOD UP, A FEW MINUTES LATER, HOOD FELL ON BATTERY CABLES. MECHANIC CHECKED & FOUND THE GAS CYLINDERS WERE DEFECTIVE & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PART #74145-SG0-A00. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Structure

HAVING BATTERY RECHARGED WITH THE HOOD UP, A FEW MINUTES LATER, HOOD FELL ON BATTERY CABLES. MECHANIC CHECKED & FOUND THE GAS CYLINDERS WERE DEFECTIVE & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PART #74145-SG0-A00. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Power Train Crash

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO REVERSE AT VERY HIGH SPEED, HIT SOMEONE AND STUCK TWO HOUSES BEFORE STOPPING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Power Train Crash

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO REVERSE AT VERY HIGH SPEED, HIT SOMEONE AND STUCK TWO HOUSES BEFORE STOPPING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 17, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVER ENTERED VEHICLE, RELEASED PARKING BRAKE AND PUT TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION/INJURIES. ALSO VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

May 17, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVER ENTERED VEHICLE, RELEASED PARKING BRAKE AND PUT TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION/INJURIES. ALSO VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Sep 24, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Sep 24, 1997 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

Jun 19, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE AND THEN IT ACCELERATED, AND THE CAR WENT UP IN THE AIR AND OVER A STONE WALL. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED. *AK *NLM

Jun 19, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE AND THEN IT ACCELERATED, AND THE CAR WENT UP IN THE AIR AND OVER A STONE WALL. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED. *AK *NLM

Jun 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

UPON PUTTING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE AND LIGHTLY TOUGHING GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH/INJURIES. *AK

Jun 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

UPON PUTTING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE AND LIGHTLY TOUGHING GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH/INJURIES. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS DIRECTIONAL BLINKER AND HEALDIGHTS FAILED. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS DIRECTIONAL BLINKER AND HEALDIGHTS FAILED. *AK

Feb 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITH 45,684 MILES THE ABS MODULATOR BEGAN TO LOSE FLUID AND FAIL. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE LEAK, BUT FLUID LEVAL WOULD DECREASE AND RENDERER THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE. THE MODULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND THUS REPLACED. AFTER ANOTHER 45,000 MILES THE MODULATOR IS LOSING FLUID AGAIN. THIS APPEARS ...

Feb 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WITH 45,684 MILES THE ABS MODULATOR BEGAN TO LOSE FLUID AND FAIL. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE LEAK, BUT FLUID LEVAL WOULD DECREASE AND RENDERER THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE. THE MODULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND THUS REPLACED. AFTER ANOTHER 45,000 MILES THE MODULATOR IS LOSING FLUID AGAIN. THIS APPEARS ...

Nov 14, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.

Nov 14, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.

Sep 16, 1996 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT ALL. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND THE IGNITOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 16, 1996 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT ALL. HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND THE IGNITOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 11, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN TOWN, HEARD A LOUD BANG LIKE HITTING A POT HOLE, STOPPED VEHICLE AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, WOULD NOT START AGAIN, HAD TO PUSH OUT OF TRAFFIC, HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, MECHANIC CHECKED, TRANSMISSION HAD A HOLE IN IT.*AK

Sep 11, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN TOWN, HEARD A LOUD BANG LIKE HITTING A POT HOLE, STOPPED VEHICLE AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, WOULD NOT START AGAIN, HAD TO PUSH OUT OF TRAFFIC, HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, MECHANIC CHECKED, TRANSMISSION HAD A HOLE IN IT.*AK

Jul 3, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHERE THE GAS IS PUMPED INTO THE CAR THAT AREA IS ALL RUSTED OUT AND COULD CAUSE A POTENTIAL HAZARD.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 3, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHERE THE GAS IS PUMPED INTO THE CAR THAT AREA IS ALL RUSTED OUT AND COULD CAUSE A POTENTIAL HAZARD.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Parking Brake Crash

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL WITH THE EMERCENCY PARKING BRAKE ACTIVATED THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE HILL AND HIT A WALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Parking Brake Crash

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL WITH THE EMERCENCY PARKING BRAKE ACTIVATED THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE HILL AND HIT A WALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Dec 14, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE GEAR, DURING COLD WEATHER. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE GEAR, DURING COLD WEATHER. TT

Aug 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED SHOE/DRUM SYSTEM.

Aug 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABNORMAL WEAR OF RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PAD.

Aug 5, 1995 Tires

REPLACED 3 OUT OF 4 MICHELIN TIRES DUE TO BUBBLES ON SIDE.

Aug 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED SHOE/DRUM SYSTEM.

Aug 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABNORMAL WEAR OF RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PAD.

Aug 5, 1995 Tires

REPLACED 3 OUT OF 4 MICHELIN TIRES DUE TO BUBBLES ON SIDE.

Jun 12, 1995 Power Train

THE CAR HAS A SHIFTING PROBLEM AND SOMETIMES LURCHES FORWARD. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED OIL PAN. *AK

Jun 12, 1995 Power Train

THE CAR HAS A SHIFTING PROBLEM AND SOMETIMES LURCHES FORWARD. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED OIL PAN. *AK

May 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS, AND DEALER CLAIMS IT CAN NOT BE FIXED. TT

May 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS, AND DEALER CLAIMS IT CAN NOT BE FIXED. TT

Apr 14, 1995 Power Train

C.V. JOINT FAILURE. *AW

Apr 14, 1995 Power Train

C.V. JOINT FAILURE. *AW

Apr 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS MODULATOR AND PRESSURE HOSE ARE LEAKING. TT

Apr 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS MODULATOR AND PRESSURE HOSE ARE LEAKING. TT

Apr 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS MODULATOR AND PRESSURE HOSE ARE LEAKING. TT

Apr 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS MODULATOR AND PRESSURE HOSE ARE LEAKING. TT

Mar 28, 1995 Equipment

THE JACK THAT COMES WITH THE VEHICLE HAS COLLAPSED ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. TT

Mar 28, 1995 Equipment

THE JACK THAT COMES WITH THE VEHICLE HAS COLLAPSED ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED ALSO COMING OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. TT

Mar 15, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY VEHICLE ACCELERATED ALSO COMING OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. TT