VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND COUPE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM THAT HAD SEPARATE SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS MOUNTED BEHIND THE REAR SEAT BACK. A TRANSISTOR IN THE SPEAKER AMPLIFIER COULD OVERHEAT.
Safety risk
THIS OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN SMOKE OR THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT IGNITER MATERIAL.
Safety risk
THE LACK OF IGNITER MATERIAL CAN CAUSE NON-DEPLOYMENT ORSLOW DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN CASE OF A VEHICLE COLLISION,REDUCING THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION OFFERED BY THE AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
30
208,200 mi
Air bags: frontal
13
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
8
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
4
—
Air bags
3
—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
3
—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
3
—
Power train: automatic transmission
3
—
Unknown or other
3
—
Visibility: power window devices and controls
3
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
2
60,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device
2
—
Electrical system
1
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
1
—
Engine and engine cooling
1
—
Exterior lighting: tail lights
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages
1
197,000 mi
Power train
1
—
Power train: driveline: differential unit
1
—
Power train: manual transmission
1
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
1
—
Steering: rack and pinion
1
—
Structure: body: bumpers
1
—
Structure: body: door
1
—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
1
—
Structure: frame and members
1
—
Suspension: rear
1
—
Tires
1
199,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
1
—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
1
—
Wheels
1
—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
1
—
The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
