Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1991 Acura NSX, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Power train1
- Tires1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1991 Acura NSX failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 1991 passenger car (1.13%). Median odometer at inspection: 63,345 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1991 Acura NSX.
| 1995086 24 May 1995 | Seats And Restraints On certain vehicles, the platic front seatbelt release buttons may break allowing plastic pieces to fall into the buckle assembly. If this should happen, a no … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Acura told its dealers about the 1991 Acura NSX: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 637683 | INFORMATION ON TIGHTENING BOLTS USING TORQUE AND ANGLE. *TT |
| 631035 | SOME 2000 MDX MODELS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEED. *TT |
| 626449 | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *YD |
| 626434 | INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE DIES WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS RELEASED.*JB |
| 623291 | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *JB |
| 54038 | EXPERIENCING A POPPING OR CREAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE DOOR ARMREST WHEN IT IS PUSHED ON. *YC |
| 52017 | TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF GEAR, OR YOU HEAR A GRINDING/GROWLING NOISE ON DECELERATION OR ACCELERATION. *JD THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 93-010, DATED APRIL 22, 1997. *TT |
| 50686 | FUEL FILLER DOOR WONT OPEN. *TW |
| 39402 | UNLOCKING THE DOOR SETS OFF THE SECURITY ALARM. *TW |
| 39401 | POPPING NOISE FROM WINDOW REGULATOR. *TW |
| 10037486 | ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING. *RM |
| 10018038 | SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT |
| 10009256 | INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT |
| 10009002 | AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT |
| 10005065 | SPARE TIRE INSPECTION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT |
| 10005013 | HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
PREMATURE REAR TIRE WEAR
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation