What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Acura Legend?

EPA figures for the 1988 Acura Legend reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Acura Legend?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Acura Legend. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 Acura Legend?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Acura Legend, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Acura · 1988

1988 Acura Legend

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.7L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	21	18	494
2.7L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	22	19	468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 87V171000

OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.

Campaign 95V103001

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

23 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 Power Train 5 Vehicle Speed Control 3

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.