The most-reported Vigor run is JH4CC264XNC (1992 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.5× the typical run. Engine and engine cooling problems make up 25% of reports; 1992 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Acura Vigor has 14 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 47% of every Vigor complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JH4CC264XNC•••••• | 1992 | 1 | — | |
| JH4CC2559NC•••••• | 1992 | — | 2 | |
| JH4CCZS48NC•••••• | 1992 | — | 1 | |
| JH4CC2550NC•••••• | 1992 | 1 | — | |
| JH4CC2645NC•••••• | 1992 | — | — | |
| JH4CC2650NC•••••• | 1992 | 1 | — | |
| JH4CC2654NC•••••• | 1992 | — | — | |
| JH4CC2551NC•••••• | 1992 | — | — | |
| JH4CC2659NC•••••• | 1992 | 1 | — | |
| JH4CC2569PC•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| JHCKC2548PC•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| JH4CC2564PC•••••• | 1993 | — | — |
Each of the other 2 Vigor runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Acura Vigor the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 1992 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 1993 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 1992 | 12 | 9 | 4 |
Heaviest year here is 1992 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 1993 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Acura Vigor owners report: Engine And Engine Cooling, 4 of 17 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 2 | — | |
| Visibility | — | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | |
| Structure | — | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — |
The Vigor against its rivals
The Vigor draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Toyota Cressida 1. That is the highest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura Vigor | 17 | 14 | 23.5% | |
| Toyota Cressida | 23 | 22 | 21.7% |
How serious were they
Of the 17 reports on the Acura Vigor, 23.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Acura Vigor | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 17 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 4 (23.5%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 3 (17.6%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 305% above the all-vehicle rate.
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The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Acura Vigor share of that is 17 complaints over 14 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Acura Vigor VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 17 NHTSA complaints from 14 Vigor runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Vigor production run has the most complaints?
JH4CC264XNC, a 1992 build, with 3 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Vigor run has 1.2.
Which Vigor years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1992 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 1993 lightest at 1.
Does the Vigor get more complaints than the Toyota Cressida?
Yes: 1.2 complaints per production run for the Vigor against 1 for the Toyota Cressida.
How many Vigor complaints involve a crash?
23.5% of 17 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.
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