Model year record

1990 Honda Accord

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 229 owner complaints on file.

Honda Accord, 1990–1993 generation
Pictured: the 1990–1993 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V103001

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
3,700,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-24
Owners notified
1995-05-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V056000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
45,958
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-22
Owners notified
1993-04-08

Defect description

THE REAR OUTSIDE SEATING POSITION SAFETY BELTS MAY LOCK UP AT ANGLES OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD.

Safety risk

NON-CONFORMING SAFETY BELTS CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body: door32—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2880,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition12—
Seat belts12211,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission11118,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly11248,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch797,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor6155,022 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Visibility: windshield4—
Air bags: frontal3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Vehicle speed control3—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2—
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Steering: rack and pinion2—
Structure: body2—
Tires2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Child seat: harness buckle: infant1—
Electrical system1120,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1214,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1214,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front188,000 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1214,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Structure1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: valve1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1149,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1989 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Honda Accord model years

All Honda Accord recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.