AI Damage1993 Acura Vigor: common problems
Owners of the 1993 Acura Vigor filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 40% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 40% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · 5 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speednamed in 1 complaints
Drive: FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While driving 15 to 20 mph and with no prior warning brake pedal went to floor. When trying to stop vehicle, had to use emergency brakes. Contacted dealer.
The manual transmission has failed many times - the reverse gear is very hard to engage and fourth gear would jump out of gear while driving at high speeds.
Cambearing failed, causing camshaft to break, also camshaft made of cast aluminum instead of steel.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vigor has 6 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Acura Vigor?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, service brakes, powertrain. Total complaints: 5.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1993 Acura Vigor?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1993 Acura Vigor from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1993 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.