Model year record

1990 Honda Accord

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

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.

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.