Known Recalls

Model year record

1991 Honda Accord

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 242 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V195000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
19,688
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-08
Owners notified
1991-11-12

Defect description

A WASHER IN THE CARGO AREA LIGHT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED, AND MAY HAVE FALLEN IN THE CARGO LIGHT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURRED, AND THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE MIDDLE POSITION, AND THE TAILGATE IS OPEN, THE WASHER CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LIGHT.

Safety risk

THE LIGHT SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TOOVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE THE WASHERS BEHIND THE CARGO AREA LIGHT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts34200,146 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch23100,000 mi
Structure: body: door20—
Power train: automatic transmission1072,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor897,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder8145,520 mi
Tires8222,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly7—
Electrical system6180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine6—
Seat belts: front654,274 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut6—
Structure: frame and members6—
Electrical system: ignition5175,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5—
Air bags4104,500 mi
Unknown or other4—
Vehicle speed control4—
Power train3—
Steering: rack and pinion3159,000 mi
Air bags: frontal211,300 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2104,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Steering2—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Interior lighting1115,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages172,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1152,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Structure1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1159,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility/wiper1180,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: rim1222,000 mi

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 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.

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