CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Honda Civic has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 3 fires, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (34 reports).
1990 Honda Civic recalls
Most common 1990 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 91 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 34 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Visibility | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 (NA) HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE RESULTS WERE UNKNOWN. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,862.
THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER LAP SEAT BELTS HAVE NOT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY FOR A LONG TIME ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE. THEY DO NOT RETRACT ALONG THE DOORS WHEN THE DOORS ARE OPENED AND CLOSED. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND BEEP ARE NOW CONSTANTLY ON MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO FOCUS ON DRIVING.
SEAT BELT WARNING NEVER STOPS AT ALL TIMES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AND COULD NOT BE RETRACTED MANUALLY. THE SEAT BELT COULD NOT BE USED TO SECURE A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
I HAVE A 1990 HONDA CIVIC 4 DR 1.5 LITER AUTO. AND THE DISTRIBUTOR WENT BAD-I KNOW THE CAR IS NOT WORTH MUCH BUT IT IS MY WORK CAR-TO REPLACE THIS PART $800.00 AND TALKING TO SEVERAL JUNK YARDS IT WOULD BE $225.00 BUT THE MAN SAID THAT THERE'S NO GUARANTEE THAT PART WOULD BE GOOD AS THIS YR. MAKE AND MODEL ARE FAMOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT I DO NOT FIND ANY RECALL. *TR
1990 Honda Civic questions
Does the 1990 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1990 Honda Civic: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Visibility:Windshield. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Honda Civic?
Based on 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (34), Electrical System (19), Engine And Engine Cooling (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Honda Civic 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.