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1992 Acura Legend

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Legend.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Acura Legend is a passenger car, delivered with a four-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 17/22/19 mpg, and its engine-oil service calls for 4.8 qt of 5W-30 API oil. Within the 19901995 model run, owner complaints peaked at 130 for the 1991 model year and dropped to a low of 16 by 1995; the 1992 model itself generated 96 complaints, with “Equipment” ranked as the top complaint area and six recalls on record. That places the 1992 Legend after the generation’s most reported year and well above the later low, meaning it is not the cleanest year of the range but also not the most problem-prone.

Model year199519941993199219911990198919881987

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.5 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height53.5 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3468 lb

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 22 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Legend of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 1992 LS Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1992LS Coupe 3.2L V67.90 sec15.90 sec200 hpFWD
1991LS Coupe 3.2L V66.99 sec15.37 sec200 hpFWD
1991LS Coupe 3.2L V67.50 sec15.80 sec200 hpFWD
1991LS Sedan 3.2L V67.80 sec16.30 sec200 hpFWD
1991LS Sedan 3.2L V67.90 sec16.10 sec200 hpFWD
1991LS Sedan 3.2L V68.30 sec16.20 sec200 hpFWD
1993LS Coupe 3.2L V66.70 sec15.40 sec230 hpFWD
1993LS Coupe 3.2L V67.20 sec15.50 sec230 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · API in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · API
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 miParking Brake System (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (torque)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Antilock Brake System (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 60,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 90,000 miTiming Belt (replace) · Water Pump (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1992 Acura Legend recorded 96 complaints, which is lower than the 1990 figure of 37 and the 1991 peak of 130 but higher than the 1993‑1995 range of 16‑26 complaints. Recalls followed a similar pattern, rising from 2 in 1990 to 7 in 1991, then easing to 6 in 1992 before settling at 4‑5 recalls in the subsequent years. Investigations were absent in 1990 and 1991, appeared in 1992 with 2 cases, dropped to 1 in 1993, and returned to zero in 1994 and 1995, while technical service bulletins steadily increased from 5 in 1990 to 14 in 1994. The top complaint areas for 1992 were Equipment (32), Air Bags (13), Service Brakes/Hydraulic (9), and Latches/Locks/Linkages (4), with 13 crash‑related and 5 fire‑related complaints reported. Given that complaint volume declines sharply after 1992 and remains low through 1995, the 1992 model represents a moderate‑risk year but is less favorable than the later 1993‑1995 models for a used‑car purchase.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
9
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
96
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 5 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 96 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Equipment32
Air Bags13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9
Latches/Locks/Linkages4
Electrical System4
Engine & Engine Cooling4
Power Train4
Structure4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E025000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT…

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 9 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DORE5C4S092019-07-11SuspensionThis SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of…
SB-07082010-11-01TiresACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE…
10022002-10-16Air BagsINTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT…
8012001-08-16Fuel System, GasolineSUBJECT REGARDING ALL MODELS GAS CAP LEAK TEST FAILURES WITH CAM-ON CAP. *YD
900091998-09-08Power TrainSERVICE BULLETING REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN-WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *YC

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Legend take?

4.8 qt of 5W-30 SL, API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Legend have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Legend get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.