1990 Honda Accord Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1990 Honda Accord recalls

Most common 1990 Honda Accord problems

Problem areas named in the 192 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	39
Seat Belts	36
Latches/Locks/Linkages	31
Electrical System	28
Power Train	16
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	14
Engine And Engine Cooling	13
Visibility	10
Steering	8
Vehicle Speed Control	6

What owners report

2022-06-02, Seat Belts
The contact owns a 1990 Honda Accord. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the driver’s side seat belt retractor failed to work as needed. The seat belt warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the local dealer with seat belt failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,022.

2020-01-04, Structure
HI WE'LL ALL I COULD SAID THAT PARK MY CAR ON 53TH ST AND HOOPER YESTERDAY AT 11PM WAS MY LAST SEEN OF THE CAR IS A HONDA ACCORD 90 GREEN THE PROBLEM IS THAT IS NOT REGISTER UNDER MY NAME BUT I HAVE THE PAPERS ON HAND.

2014-05-02, Electrical System
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR STREET WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. I REACTED QUICKLY AND WAS ABLE TO COAST AND PULL OFF ONTO A SIDE STREET WITHOUT INTERRUPTING THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. I BARELY MADE THE TURN WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING. I DID SOME INVESTIGATING AND FOUND THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD SOME BURNED CONTACTS. THAT'S WHAT CAUSED THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. *TR

2010-12-28, Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 HONDA ACCORD EX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A SEATBELT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SEATBELTS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 95V103001 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY). THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE REPAIR NEEDED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 248,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 250,000. UPDATED 5/2/11 *CN

2008-12-29, Seat Belts
1990 HONDA ACCORD TWO DOOR COUPE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION. MY FRONT TRACK SEAT BELT IS LOCKED IN THE FORWARD POSITION. NORMALLY IT RETRACTS TO REAR POSITION AFTER DOOR CLOSES. I TOOK MY CAR TO LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AFTER THEY SAID OVER THE PHONE THAT SEAT BELT REPAIR WAS COVERED FOR LIFETIME OF VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE CAR FOR TWO DAYS THEN SAID I NEEDED A SEAT BELT CONTROL UNIT, NOT COVERED BY LIFETIME WARRANTY. DEALER DID NOT FIX MALFUNCTIONING SEAT BELT. I CALLED HONDA USA IN TORRENCE, CA.(1-800-999-1009), THEY ALSO SAID SEAT BELT CONTROL UNIT WAS NOT WARRANTED. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO OTHER THAN FIX PROBLEM AT MY OWN EXPENSE. IS HONDA'S ASSUMPTION CORRECT IN

1990 Honda Accord questions

Does the 1990 Honda Accord have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 Honda Accord: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Honda Accord?

Based on 192 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (39), Seat Belts (36), Latches/Locks/Linkages (31).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Honda Accord has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.