1993 Acura Legend
VIN: JH4KA7561PC008269 | 1993 | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | SAYAMA, SAITAMA, JAPAN
1993 Acura Legend — 3.2L 6 Cyl, Manual/Standard. Sedan/Saloon.
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Safety & Recall Score: Fair
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Composite rating based on recalls, complaints, crash ratings, and vehicle age.
⚠ 4 open recalls
⚠ 26 owner complaints
⚠ Not yet NHTSA crash-rated
⚠ 15+ year old vehicle
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- Type: PASSENGER CAR
- Body: Sedan/Saloon
- Plant: SAYAMA, SAITAMA, JAPAN
NHTSA Recalls
4 Open Recalls- SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP...
- CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND...
- DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER...
Owner Complaints
26 filed with NHTSA- A case of SUA (sudden unintended acceleration). Approaching a...
- MY BUMPER FELL OVER AND THE LIGHTS WEREN'T WORKING...
Fuel Economy
18 MPG Combined- City: 16 MPG
- Hwy: 23 MPG
- Combined: 18 MPG
- Fuel: Gasoline
Estimated Market Value
Based on vehicle age, class, trim & U.S. market conditions
Market estimate
$7,600–$11,900
Based on vehicle class, age, trim, and U.S. market trends. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.
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Technical Specifications
Vehicle Overview
VIN
JH4KA7561PC008269
Model Year
1993
Make
Acura
Model
Legend
Trim
L
Series
Not available
Body Style
Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
4
Seats
Not available
Seat Rows
Not available
Drive Type
Not available
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Engine
3.2L 6 Cyl
Manufacturer
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Plant Location
SAYAMA, SAITAMA, JAPAN
Country of Origin
JAPAN
VIN Breakdown
Position 1 — Country
J → Japan
Position 2 — Manufacturer
H → Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Position 3 — Vehicle Type
4 → PASSENGER CAR
Positions 4–8 — Descriptor
KA756 → Legend L
Position 9 — Check Digit
1 → ✓ Valid
Position 10 — Model Year
P → 1993
Position 11 — Plant Code
C → SAYAMA, SAITAMA, JAPAN
Positions 12–17 — Serial
008269 → Production sequence
Engine & Powertrain
Engine Model
C32A1
Engine Manufacturer
Not available
Cylinders
6 Cyl
Displacement
3.2 L
Displacement CC
3200
Displacement CI
195.275981103
Engine Config
V-Shaped
Engine Cycles
Not available
Horsepower
Not available
Torque
Not available
Valve Train
Not available
Fuel Injection
Not available
Cooling System
Not available
Engine Brake HP
Not available
Turbocharger
Not available
Supercharger
Not available
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
6
Drive Type
Not available
Electrification
Not available
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Fuel Type Secondary
Not available
Battery Type
Not available
EV Drive Unit
Not available
Fuel Economy & Environmental Impact
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Secondary Fuel
Not available
Combined MPG
18 MPG
Combined MPGe
Not available
City MPG
16 MPG
Hwy MPG
23 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,200
5-Yr Fuel Cost
$21,000
GHG Score
Not available
Smog Rating
Not available
CO₂ Emissions
493.7 g/mi
Barrels/Year
16.53
Safety & Driver Assistance
ABS
Not available
ESC
Not available
Traction Control
Not available
TPMS
Not available
Forward Collision Warn
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Lane Keep System
Not available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not available
Blind Spot Intervention
Not available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Parking Assist
Not available
Dynamic Brake Support
Not available
Pedestrian AEB
Not available
Rear Auto Braking
Not available
Auto Reverse System
Not available
Daytime Running Lights
Not available
Adaptive Driving Beam
Not available
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Auto High Beams
Not available
Front Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Airbags
Unknown
Curtain Airbags
Unknown
Knee Airbags
Unknown
Seat Belt Type
Automatic
Pretensioner
Not available
Brake System
Not available
Steering Location
Not available
Vehicle Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase
Not available
Ground Clearance
Not available
Vehicle Length
Not available
Vehicle Width
Not available
Vehicle Height
Not available
Curb Weight
Not available
Track Width Front
Not available
Track Width Rear
Not available
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Doors
4
Bed Length
Not available
Cab Type
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank
Not available
0–60 mph
Not available
Towing & Utility
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Trailer Type
Not Applicable
Axles
Not available
Axle Config
Not available
Trailer Body
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not available
Wheels & Tires
Front Tire Type
Not available
Rear Tire Type
Not available
Front Wheel Size
Not available
Rear Wheel Size
Not available
Spare Tire Type
Not available
Spare Tire Size
Not available
TPMS
Not available
Wheel Material
Not available
Manufacturing & Identity
Manufacturer
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer ID
987
Make ID
475
Model ID
5339
Plant Company
Not available
Plant City
SAYAMA
Plant State
SAITAMA
Plant Country
JAPAN
Plant ZIP
Not available
Dest. Market
Not available
Vehicle Descriptor
JH4KA756*PC
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Recall & Safety Summary
Total Recalls
4
Recall Status
Active recalls found
Overall Risk Level
Moderate Risk
ABS
Not available
ESC
Not available
Traction Control
Not available
Safety Ratings
Overall Rating
Not rated by NHTSA
Front Crash Rating
Not rated by NHTSA
Side Crash Rating
Not rated by NHTSA
Rollover Risk
Not rated by NHTSA
Safety Recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108,...
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL...
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO....
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS,...
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT...
TSBs are manufacturer repair instructions issued to dealerships. They are not safety recalls. If you're experiencing an issue, ask your dealer if a TSB applies.
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Finance & Cost Estimates
🔧 Service & Parts for this 1993 Acura Legend
$1,450/yr
Estimated Annual Insurance (national avg — varies by driver, location & coverage)
5-Year Cost of Ownership (estimate)
Insurance (5yr)
$7,250
Maintenance (5yr)
$7,500
5-Yr Fuel Cost (EPA)
$21,000
Depreciation (5yr est.)
$5,355
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Owner Complaints
A case of SUA (sudden unintended acceleration). Approaching a...
A case of SUA (sudden unintended acceleration). Approaching a car stopped at a red light. I stepped on the brake pedal to stop the car but instead, the...
MY BUMPER FELL OVER AND THE LIGHTS WEREN'T WORKING...
MY BUMPER FELL OVER AND THE LIGHTS WEREN'T WORKING PLEASE CONTACT ME [XXX] I'M [XXX]. *TR
ON 6/29/09, I WAS PARKED IN A STRIPMALL ....
ON 6/29/09, I WAS PARKED IN A STRIPMALL . WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, I SHIFTED TO D4,AND,BEFORE I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR...
ABS SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON. UNIT MUST BE REPLACED...
ABS SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON. UNIT MUST BE REPLACED BY DEALER. NO CAUSE. EXPECTED UNIT TO LAST LIFE OF CAR. *JB
WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD REAR DRIVER'S TIRE BLEW...
WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD REAR DRIVER'S TIRE BLEW OUT. NO RECALLS FOUND. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER.*AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AIR BAG...
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO BECOME SORE, AND HER DAUGHTER TO WHEEZE DUE TO ASTHMA. SHE CALLED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER,...
IGNITION SWITCH EXIBITS SAME SYMPTOMS AS CURRENT RECALL. CAR...
IGNITION SWITCH EXIBITS SAME SYMPTOMS AS CURRENT RECALL. CAR WILL START AND THEN STALL OR START AND RUN BUT ANY BUMP TO THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN CAUSE THE...
WHILE DRIVING ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND...
WHILE DRIVING ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND "BUMPED" THE CURB. BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT SHELL CRACKED FRONT WINDSHIELD, AND...
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Maintenance Schedule
Current
Oil & Filter Change
Every 5,000 mi
Acura recommended interval
Due Now
Air Filter (Engine)
Every 15,000–30,000 mi
Dirty filter reduces fuel economy by up to 10%
Due Now
Cabin Air Filter
Every 15,000–25,000 mi
Affects AC, heat, and air quality
Due Soon
Tire Rotation
Every 5,000–7,500 mi
Extends tire life by 25–40%
Due Soon
Brake Inspection
Every 12 months or 15,000 mi
Brake pads typically last 30,000–70,000 mi depending on driving
Due Now
Spark Plugs
Every 30,000–100,000 mi
Copper plugs every 30k; iridium/platinum every 60–100k
Due Now
Coolant Flush
Every 30,000 mi or 5 years
Old coolant becomes acidic and damages the cooling system
Due Now
Transmission Fluid
Every 30,000–60,000 mi
Neglected fluid leads to expensive transmission repairs
Due Now
Brake Fluid Flush
Every 2 years
Brake fluid absorbs moisture, lowering boiling point
Due Now
Battery Test
Every 3–5 years
12V batteries typically last 3–5 years
Due Now
Drive Belt Inspection
Every 60,000–100,000 mi
Serpentine belt failure leaves you stranded
This schedule is a general reference based on make, model year, and powertrain. Always follow your owner's manual for exact intervals.
Additional Tools & Information
Estimated depreciation for this 1993 ACURA Legend based on vehicle class and age. Verify with KBB or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.
1993
$9,800
1994
$8,600
-12%
1995
$7,600
-22%
1996
$6,700
-32%
Estimates based on vehicle class averages. Actual values vary by mileage, condition, and location.
Estimated annual cost to own this vehicle at average U.S. driving conditions.
Insurance
$1,450/yr
17%
Maintenance
$1,500/yr
18%
Fuel/Energy
$4,200/yr
50%
Depreciation
$1,071/yr
13%
Registration
$250/yr
3%
Estimated Total Annual Cost
$8,471/yr
National averages. Registration varies by state. Does not include parking, tolls, or loan interest.
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Rank #6 overall
28 issues / 100 vehicles
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07/04/2009
24/05/2006
11/05/2009
17/07/2006
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Front Tires
32 PSI
See door jamb
Rear Tires
32 PSI
See door jamb
Spare Tire
60 PSI
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Rotation Pattern Guide
FWD: Front to rear straight, rear cross to front
RWD: Rear to front straight, front cross to rear
AWD/4WD: Full X-pattern every 5,000–7,500 mi
Staggered: Side-to-side only if non-directional tires
Recommended rotation interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles. Rotate with every other oil change for best results.
❄ Winter Prep
✓ Check antifreeze concentration (minimum -34°F protection)
✓ Test battery — cold temps reduce capacity 30–60%
✓ Verify tire tread depth (4/32" minimum for snow traction)
✓ Consider winter tires if driving in snow or ice regions
✓ Replace wiper blades and refill washer fluid (-20°F rated)
✓ Test heater, front/rear defroster, and heated seats if equipped
✓ Inspect fuel lines and check for water in fuel system
☀ Summer Prep
✓ Check coolant level and test radiator cap pressure seal
✓ Inspect serpentine belt for cracking or glazing
✓ Test A/C system output and replace cabin air filter if needed
✓ Check tire pressure — heat increases PSI (recheck cold in a.m.)
✓ Inspect brake pads and rotors before summer road trips
✓ Check transmission fluid color and level
✓ Top off all fluids: brake, power steering, coolant, washer
Original Acura Factory Warranty
Basic / Bumper-to-Bumper
4yr/50k
Powertrain
6yr/70k
Corrosion / Rust
6yr/unlimited
⚠ At 33 years old, factory warranty coverage has likely expired on this vehicle. A third-party extended warranty may be worth considering.
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No model-specific issue notes in our database for this year. The 26 NHTSA complaints filed provide the best available signal — review them in the Owner Complaints section above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN JH4KA7561PC008269 decode to?
VIN JH4KA7561PC008269 decodes to a 1993 ACURA Legend L, assembled in SAYAMA, SAITAMA, JAPAN.
How many recalls does this 1993 ACURA Legend have?
This 1993 ACURA Legend has 4 open recalls on record with NHTSA. Recalls are safety-related and should be resolved by a dealership at no charge to the owner.
Is it safe to buy a 1993 ACURA Legend with open recalls?
Open recalls don't necessarily mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but they should be addressed promptly. Contact a ACURA dealer with this VIN to confirm which recalls have been completed and schedule any outstanding repairs — they are always free of charge.
What is the estimated value of this 1993 ACURA Legend?
Based on vehicle age, body type, trim level, and U.S. market data, this 1993 ACURA Legend L is estimated at $7,600–$11,900. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for a precise appraisal based on mileage and condition.
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According to EPA data, the 1993 ACURA Legend gets approximately 18 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway). Estimated annual fuel cost is $4,200.
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