1990 HONDA Accord Problems

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STRUCTURE

38 complaints

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.

Jan 04, 2020

THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOCKING MECHANISM IS DEFECTIVE. THE DOOR IS PERMANENTLY LOCKED AND CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE HANDLE OR INTERIOR HANDLE. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE I AM UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE OR OTHER MISHAP, THIS MAY PROVE FATAL. IN FACT, WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A STATE OF ILLINOIS EMISSIONS TEST, THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME THE TEST BECAUSE THEY SAID THE DOOR IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND I WOULD NEED TO GET THE DOOR FIXED FIRST. HONDA MOTORS WILL NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM AT THEIR EXPENSE. I LEARNED FROM A WEBSITE POSTING VEHICLE PROBLEMS THAT THIS IS A COMMONLY OCCURING PROBLEM WITH MY MODEL CAR THAT HONDA REFUSES TO CORRECT. I WAS TOLD THAT THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE CAR MAKES IT MY RESPONSIBILITY. I FEEL THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NOT GO WRONG WITH A CAR--SIMILAR TO A SEAT BELT OPERATING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.*AK

Aug 27, 2002

THE DRIVER'S DOOR MECHANISM FAILED IN THE LOCKED POSITION CAUSING UNSAFE CONDITIONS. THE SITUATUION IS SUCH THAT WHEN THE MECHANISM FAILS, THE OPTIONS ARE TO RIP OFF THE DOOR AND REPLACE IT WITH ANOTHER DOOR. *YH

Sep 29, 2001

DIVER SIDE DOOR WAS INOPERATIVE, COULD NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. LOCKSMITHS COULD NOT OPEN DOOR. REQUIRED BODY SHOP TO REMOVE ENTIRE DOOR REPLACE ENTIRE LOCKING SYSTEM. ENTIRE EFFORT COST IN EXCESS OF $600.00. LOCAL HONDA DEALER REPORTED THIS AS A PROBLEM AND REQUIRES THE INSIDE PANNEL TO BE CUT AWAY AND AIR CHISEL THE LOCKING DEVICE FREE.

Oct 09, 2000

+ 33 more complaints for this component

SEAT BELTS

34 complaints

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.

Jun 02, 2022

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

Dec 28, 2010

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 STATING SEAT BELT CONTROL UNIT IS NOT PART OF THE SEAT BELT, THUS NOT COVERED UNDER LIFETIME WARRANTY? *TR

Dec 29, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 HONDA ACCORD. FOR MORE THAN A YEAR, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS, ALTHOUGH THERE IS A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 270,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.

Sep 11, 2008

THE PASSANGER FRONT LAP BELT HAS FAILED. IT IS UNDER A LIFETIME WARRANTY. HANDA HAS FAILED TO FIX IT. *TR

Aug 14, 2008

+ 29 more complaints for this component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

30 complaints

THE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN WHETHER THE KEY OR THE REMOTE WAS USED TO UN LOCK. THE CONSUMER HAS TO CLIMB THROUGH THE WINDOWS TO ENTER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED.

Mar 29, 2005

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH THE SQUARE LATCH ATTACHED TO THE HOOD BROKE. THE HOOD FLEW UP BREAKING BOTH THE WINDSHIELD AND SUN ROOF AND DAMAGING THE HOOD. *AK

Mar 25, 2002

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

THE FRONT DOOR JAM CLOSE AND WOULD NOT OPEN, BODY SHOP HAD TO CUT APART L/S DOOR LATCH TO GET THE DOOR OPEN.

Oct 15, 2001

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. UNABLE TO UNLOCK OR OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. HAD TO DRILL OUT DOOR LATCH AND REPLACE.*AK

Jun 28, 2000

I SHUT THE DOOR. IT WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE LOCKS WORK, BUT THE DOOR WILL STILL NOT OPEN. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, I OR A DRIVER WILL BE UNABLE TO GET OUT. IF THE ACCIDENT IS ON THE RIGHT DOOR, I AM TRAPPED. THIS IS A SERIOUS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000

+ 25 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

27 complaints

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

May 02, 2014

CONSUMER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. ALSO, SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT IN THE BACK WINDOW SHORTED OUT. THIS CAUSED A WIRE TO IGNITE AND THERE WERE FLAMES AND BLACK SMOKE. THE INTENSE HEAT CAUSED THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO EXPLODE. PLEASE HELP AS SHE STATES SHE NEEDS HELP TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *LA

Jul 21, 2004

Fire: 1

IGNITION SWITCH FAULTY. *JB

Feb 29, 2004

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. *AK *TT *JB

Dec 02, 2003

1ST REPLACEMENT OF SAME PART DONE BY DEALER AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE REPORTED ITERMITTENT PROBLEMS PRIOR TO END OF WARRANTY. SECOND FAILURE OF SAME PART OCCURRED WITHOUT PRIOR INDICATIONS OR WARNINGS.*AK

Apr 11, 2002

+ 22 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

16 complaints

WHILE TRAVELING AT 10 MPH, DRIVER SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT TO THE RIGHT. FELT LIKE THE BRAKES WERE ON. MECHANIC STATES IT'S THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jul 14, 2003

NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN. NLM

Sep 14, 2002

6/12/01.NEGOTIATED WITH AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS(10691BISCAYNE BLVD JAX,FL 32218,MANAGER JACK)FOR REBUILT TRANSMISSION.TOTAL OF 1905.67 WAS PAID IN FULL BY 7/3 CAR RELEASED.7/4 TRANSMISSION FAILED.RETURNED VECHICLE,KEPT UNTIL 7/12/01. TRANSMISSION FAILED 7/13/01.VEHICLE RETURNED,AAMCO CLAIMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE TAKEN TO HONDA SPECIALISTS,HAS'NT AND STILL IS IN CUSTODY.VECHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY DIAGNOSED BY THE SO CALLED "TRANSMISSION SPECAILIST".ORDEAL HAS COST CUSTOMER MANY EXPENSES FOR OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND TIME.CUSTOMER SUSPECTS FAUDULENT WORK IN THAT NO REAL TRANSMISSION REBUILDING WAS DONE AND IS SEEKING A FULL REFUND.PLEASE CONTACT LANGSTON WILLIAMS@904 765-4921,904-382-0842 6843 VAN GUNDY RD,JAX,FL 32208. *AK

Jul 19, 2001

NO SUMMARY

Aug 17, 1999

HAD KEY IN IGNITION AND WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK & KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED. CALLED DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT A PLUNGING DEVICE WAS NEEDED FOR THE VEHICLE. THIS PARTICULAR DEVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE USA. *AK

Feb 23, 1999

+ 11 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

11 complaints

THE CONSUMER HAD ENGINE TROUBLE. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE AND HAD BECOME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *PH *SC

Feb 12, 2004

Fire: 1

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 23, 2003

STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT THE CAR WOULD MOVE FORWARD. THE ENGINE ROARED, BUT DIDN'T MOVE. DT

Nov 23, 2002

CONSUMER ADDED INTO CRANK CASE AN ENGINE TREATMENT SLACK 50/ MANUFACTURER PETROLAN-SLACK 50 PENZOIL OIL TRATMENT UCP, CODE 027104004131 IN JUNE 2000. SINCE THEN THE ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT AND WILL NOT COOL OFF.*AK

Mar 20, 2001

OUR MECHANIC SAID OURS WAS THE SECOND CAR HE HAD SEEN THIS WEEK, WHERE A GASKET ABOVE THE TIMING BELT FELL OUT, DRAINING THE ENGINE OF OIL AND SATURATING THE TIMING BELT WITH OIL, REQUIRING IT TO BE REPLACED SO IT DOESN'T BREAK AND DAMAGE THE ENGINE. OUR HONDA ACCORD IS A 1990. THE OTHER HONDA OUR MECHANIC HAD REPAIRED WITH THIS PROBLEM WAS A 1994. THERE IS A BRACKET THAT CAN BE OBTAINED TO KEEP THE GASKET FROM FALLING OUT, BUT HONDA HAS NOT OFFICIALLY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE PROBLEM EXISTS. *AK

Mar 18, 2000

+ 6 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

10 complaints

WHEN WEATHER IS HOT BRAKES WILL ALMOST FAIL IF CAR IS ON A HILL. HONDA DEALER HAS INSPECTED TWICE BUT SAYS BRAKES ARE OK *AK

Jul 01, 2000

WHEN ACCELERATING THE BRAKES EXPERINECED FAILURE, CAUSING PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THE VEHICLE COULD BE FIXED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *ALSO REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Sep 15, 1999

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED, CAUSING SQUEAKING.

May 30, 1997

FRONT ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING SQUEAKING NOISE.

May 30, 1997

FRONT DISC BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING SQUEAKING NOISE.

May 30, 1997

+ 5 more complaints for this component

VISIBILITY

9 complaints

THE WINDOW SPONTANEUOSLY BURST. UPON REPORTING IT TO THE POLICE FIGURING SOME FOUL PLAY I WAS TOLD THAT HONDAS IN THE SEATTLE AREA HAVE DONE THIS BEFORE. THE OFICER SAID IT HAPPENED TO HIMSELF AND IT IS DUE TO THE CURVATURE OF THE WINDOWS WHICH IS NOTICEABLY DIFFERENT THAN MY REPLACEMENT WINDOW. IS THIS TYPE OF ACCIDENT BEING REPORTED? OTHER PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR STORIES HAVE TOLD ME THAT THEIR VEHICLES HAD BEEN RECALLED AND THE WINDOWS REPLACED.

May 21, 2000

INTERNAL TENSIONING SCREWS INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ARE LOOSE MAKING MIRROR POSITIONING IMPOSSIBLE RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. NLM

Aug 02, 1999

NO REAR VIEW MIRROR ON DRIVERS SIDE WHEN SOLD ORIGINALLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Jan 05, 1999

DIAL THAT CONTROLS THE HEAT/COLD FAILED.

Jul 10, 1998

ELECTRIC WINDOW OFF TRACK, LEAKING WATER.

Jul 10, 1998

+ 4 more complaints for this component

STEERING

7 complaints

THE NUTS THAT HOLD THE BOLTS TO THE STEERING RACK AND PINION BROKE AND STRIPPED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK *ML

Mar 30, 2000

STEERING RACK END, BROKE WHERE IT SCREWS INTO THE STEERING RACK, WHILE TURNING AROUND RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING.

Aug 18, 1998

HOUSING FOR POWER STEERING WAS VIBRATING, CAUSING 1 OF TWO BOLTS TO BREAK, ACCIDENT ALMOST OCCURRED. *AK

Jan 22, 1997

VIBRATION AND NOISE WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK

Jun 14, 1996

WHEN HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS A VIBRATION AND A LOT PLAY IN THE WHEEL. TT

Jun 06, 1995

+ 2 more complaints for this component

TIRES

6 complaints

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 HONDA ACCORD. THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WENT TOTALY FLAT ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE TIRE SHOP HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRE BECAUSE THE SIDEWALL HAD BEEN DAMAGED. ALL OF THE VALVE STEMS ON THE VEHICLE WERE DAMAGED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHE ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE LOOSING AIR, THAT TIRE WAS OKAY. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THE VALVE STEMS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 153,000. KG UPDATED 10/03/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE HAD SUDDENDLY DEFLATED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO A CUT VALVE STEM. THE SESCOND TIME THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATED. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN TOLD THE TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACEDDUE TO SIDEWALL DAMAGE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD ALL 4 VALVE STEMS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 10/06/08. *JB

Sep 04, 2008

ALL 4 TIRES BECAME DEFECTS AFTER 10,000 MILES. IT HAPPENED ONE AT A TIME AND I HAVE ASKED THEM TO MAKE SURE THE OTHERS WERE OK. 2 OF T HEM (FRONT) HAD BULGES IN THEM, THE 2 IN THE BACK HAD TREAD SEPERATION AND THANKFULLY I FELT IT BEFORE IT BLEW UP. THEY CHARGED ME OVER $30 TO CHANGE EACH ONE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR 30,000 MILES. AS FOR THE LAST AND MOST RECENT ONE JUST A WEEK AGO, I TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER AND (FIRESTONE AS WELL) AND HE TOLD ME HE NEVER SOLD THAT TIRE BEFORE AND GAVE ME A DIFFERENT ONE FOR ONLY $15. I HAVE CALLED FIRESTONE AND THEY SIMPLY DIDN'T CARE AND THEY TOLD ME IT'S NORMAL TO CHARGE THAT MUCH TO CHANGE A TIRE. THOSE TIRES WERE SELLING AS 4 FOR $99 SO I'M SURE OTHERS BOUGHT THEM AND HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN AWAITING TO SEE IF THEY GET RECALLED BUT THEY NEVER DID. SO PLEASE HELP ME BECAUSE 3 OF THE TIRES REPLACED WERE REPLACED WITH THE SAME EXACT BRAND AND TYPE AND SIZE. I STILL FEEL THE FEAR OF SOMETHING HAPPENING WHILE I'M GOING AT HIGH SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. SO FAR WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE 4 FOR $99 PLUS INSTALLATION WHICH WAS OVER $150, HAD COST ME OVER $100 MORE FOR A TOTAL OF MORE THAN $250 AND THAT IS WHILE THEY WERE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THANKS FOR TRYING TO HELP. *AK( DOT NUMBER: ??? TIRE SIZE: 185/70 R14 )

Sep 06, 2000

TWO REPLACEMENT FALKEN TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT WILLOWBROOK-NTB#7291[HOUSTON,TX] ON JULY 7, 1998 AND PLACED ON THE REAR WHEELS. THE ODOMETER READING WAS 143,000 MILES. THE FIRST OF THE TWO BLOW-OUTS OCCURRED ON MAY 17, 2000 TRAVELING AT 70MPH. AS THE BLOW-OUT PROCEEDED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE TIRE SHOWED NO SIGNS OF A CUT OR PUNCTURE; BUT RATHER HAD COME APART, LEAVING LAYERS AND STRIPS OF THE RUBBER WITH FRAYED STEEL WIRES STICKING OUT. A TIRE "ADJUSTMENT" WAS RELUCTANTLY GIVEN[I HAD PURCHASED ROAD HAZARD PROTECTION ON BOTH OF THE TIRES.] BY THE NEAREST NTB DEALER WHO MEASURED THE TREAD [WHICH SHOWED NO ABNORMAL WEAR SIGNS] TO DETERMINE THE ADJUSTMENT. I TOLD HIM I BELIEVED IT TO BE A DEFECTIVE TIRE, SINCE IT WAS DIFFERENT FROM ANY "BLOW-OUT" I HAD EVER EXPERIENCED. THE SECOND "BLOW-OUT" OCCURRED ON JULY 3, 2000 WHILE TRAVELING AT 60MPH. AGAIN THE CAR SHOOK VIOLENTLY BUT THIS TIME I RECOGNIZED WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND HAD A SOMEWHAT EASIER TIME BRINGING THE CAR TO A CONTROLLED STOP. THE ODOMETER READING WAS 181,143 MILES. THE SECOND TIRE HAD THE SAME APPEARANCE AS THE FIRST, BUT MORE OF IT REMAINED INTACT BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND ROLL TO A STOP MORE QUICKLY. ON BOTH DAYS THE TEMPERATURES WERE BETWEEN 98 AND 101*F. THE FIRST TIRE HAD 35,291 MILES OF WEAR AND THE SECOND HAD 38,143 MILES OF WEAR ACCORDING TO MY CALCULATIONS. I TOLD THE NTB SALES TECHNICIAN THAT I WAS POSITIVE THAT BOTH TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND SOMEONE WAS GOING TO BE KILLED IF THEY REMAINED IN USE. I ASKED HIM HOW TO REPORT MY SUSPICIONS. HE OFFERED NOTHING OF HELP BUT ARGUED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT DEFECTIVE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: V4CBF04347 TIRE SIZE: 195/60HR15 )

Aug 10, 2000

ALL FOUR TIRES LOSE TEN POUNDS OF PRESSURE DAILY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON TIRES. *AK

Oct 05, 1999

+ 1 more complaint for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 complaints

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH, AND CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHUT THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF. TAPPING THE BRAKES DID NOTHING. FINALLY, CONSUMER EXITED THE HIGHWAY, AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF.*AK

Dec 07, 2004

WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT IN DRIVE IT ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN COLLISION/MINOR INJURIES.*AK

Jul 18, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

I WAS PARKING CAR, BRAKING AS I ENTERED SPOT WHEN CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD, JUMPING A CONCRETE PARKING CURB AND SLAMMING INTO A CONCRETE BLOCK WALL. BRAKING DID NOT SLOW CAR. CAR WAS STOPPED BY STEEL THREADS IN WALL, ALTHOUGH WHEELS CONTINUED TO SPIN UNTIL IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. ALL ELECTRICAL (SEAT BELT, LIGHTS,ETC.) WAS NON-FUNCTIONAL AFTER IGNITION TURNED OFF. *AK

May 01, 2000

Crash: 1

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Feb 24, 1998

Injuries: 1

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE, FOOT LIGHTLY TOUCHING GAS PEDAL, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR , CAUSING UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, HAPPENED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BOTH TIMES RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS, LURCHED FORWARD 50 FT INTO WODDS, HIT TREE.*AK

Aug 05, 1996

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

SUSPENSION

4 complaints

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH THERE'S A GRINDING NOISE. GRINDING NOISE GETS LOUDER THE FASTER VEHICLE GOES. *AK

Oct 06, 1999

FRONT AXLES FAILED.

May 28, 1997

LEFT COIL SPRING ON FRONT SUSPENSION BROKE. TT

Apr 11, 1995

FORWARD REAR BEAM BOLTS HAVE BACKED OUT AND STRIPPED CAUSING STEERING TO GO OUT. TT

Jan 26, 1995

EQUIPMENT

4 complaints

RADIO AND SPEAKER COVER FAILED.

Jul 10, 1998

ANTENNA'S MOTOR WILL NOT SHUT OFF, CAUSING OVERHEATING OF THE FENDER NEAR THE GAS TANK PIPE FILLER, DISCONNECTED THE WIRING TO THE MOTOR. *AK

Apr 18, 1996

ANTENNA'S MOTOR WILL NOT SHUT OFF, CAUSING OVERHEATING OF THE FENDER NEAR THE GAS TANK PIPE FILLER, DISCONNECTED THE WIRING TO THE MOTOR. *AK

Apr 18, 1996

POWER ANTENNA FAILS TO GO DOWN AFTER RADIO IS TURNED OFF. *SKD

Apr 26, 1995

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 20-25 MPH REAR END COLLISION IN WHICH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 11, 2002

Crash: 1

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 65 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 29, 2000

Crash: 1

DRIVING VEHICLE, TAPPED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT, VERY SLIGHTLY, NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLES, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Jun 12, 1996

Crash: 1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 complaints

FUEL INJECTOR FAILED.

Oct 28, 1997

GAS TANK LEAKS/REPLACED.

Oct 30, 1996

GAS TANK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN.

Oct 21, 1996

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

EVERY HONDA I COME ACROSS HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS MY THIRD ACCORD. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 06, 2001

REAR INSIDE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT EMITS PLASTICIZERS LEAVING A NON-TRANSPARENT FILM ON REAR WINDOW, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Sep 11, 1995

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 HONDA ACCORD. A FEW DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FILLED THE FUEL TANK AND NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. SHE ALSO SMELLED GAS FUMES IN THE GARAGE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK AND THAT THE VEHICLE COULD EXPLODE AT ANY TIME. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT SOMEONE ATTEMPTED TO RIG THE FUEL TANK DURING A PREVIOUS REPAIR. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE ALSO NOT WORKING WHEN SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 214,000.

Sep 28, 2007

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN CHANGED AND NEW KEY GIVEN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS UNABLE TO SHUT IGNITION OFF UNTIL I MONKEY AROUND WITH KEY FOR UP TO 3 MINUTES. LIGHT THEN GOES ON AT TOP OF TRANSMISSION SELECTOR PANEL AND THEN KEY IS RELEASED FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM IGNITION. DT

Nov 24, 2002

SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

DRIVER'S DOOR "FROZE" SHUT, DOOR WAS INOPERABLE. LOCK ASSEMBLY/ACTUATOR MECHANISM THAT FROZE ALSO CONTROLS AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS, WHICH WOULD NOT WORK. CONTACTED SEVERAL HONDA DEALERSHIPS, KNOWN PROBLEM WITH 1990 AND 1991 MODELS. THEY HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME KEEPING PART 364246 LOCK ASSEMBLY ($265) IN STOCK, DUE TO NUMBER OF FAILURES. HONDA WOULD DRILL OPEN DOOR AND REPLACE ASSEMBLY FOR $800. SAFETY HAZARD CREATED BY BOTH DRIVER'S DOOR AND SHOULDER SEAT BELT BEING INOPERABLE. IF KNOWN SAFETY HAZARD/DEFECT, WHY IS CONSUMER EXPECTED TO PAY $800?*AK

May 02, 2001

STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR THEY SAID IT WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION BUT COME TO FIND OUT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINNON THE WATER PUMP AND THE DAY I TOOK IT HOME IT WAS LEAKING TRAN,OIL,RADIATOR FLUIDS. THE BACK RIGHT DOOR AND FENDER APPEAR TO BE REPLACED I ASKED THEM THEY SAID IT WAS JUST THE PAINT .IHAD A 30 DAY WARRENTY AFTER THE FRIST WEEK I CALLED TO MAKE AN APP. AND FOUR MORE TIMES BEFORE THE END OF THE 30 DAYS EVERTIME I'D SHOW UP FOR IT THEY SAID "OH HE JUST LEFT ,HE'S AT LUNCH...ECT

Aug 27, 2000

CHILD SEAT

1 complaint

I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE CAR SEAT WE HAD BEEN USING WITH MY DAUGHTER. IT WAS A COSCO CAR SEAT/HIGH BACK BOOSTER MODEL NUMBER 02-442-JUB. SHE IS WIGGLING THE "EASY TO USE" ONE PIECE HARNESS RETAINER UNTIL THE SEAT BELT IS FREED AND THEREFORE OFFERING HER NO PROTECTION. SHE HAD DONE THIS AT SEVEN MONTHS OF AGE. CHILDREN AT THIS AGE HAVE NO CONCEPT OF RIGHT AND WRONG AND THEREFORE CANNOT BE TAUGHT TO "NOT" UNHOOK THE BELT. WE DID HOWEVER TRY TO DIVERT HER ATTENTION TO OTHER OBJECTS WHICH WORKED FOR A FEW MINUTES ONLY. I WROTE TO COSCO WANTING TO INFORM THEM OF THIS DANGER AND I WAS TOLD I SHOULD USE "POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT" TO KEEP MY CHILD FROM UNHOOKING HER BELT. ??? POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT AT 7 MONTHS OLD? NEEDLESS TO SAY THAT IS AN IMPOSSIBLE "IDEAL". I FEEL THIS SEAT SHOULD HAVE A DIFFERENT MECHANISM FOR THE CHEST COMPONENT OF THE 5 POINT HARNESS. THAT ALONE WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO PROTECT "OUR" CHILDREN. *AK

Feb 09, 2000

WHEELS

1 complaint

TIRE FELL OFF VEHICLE DUE TO STUD FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).

Dec 28, 1998

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

BRAKES ARE INOPERATIVE. ALSO POWER WINDOWS RATTLE.

Jul 14, 1998

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

VEHICLE HAS SUDDEN UNWANTED ACCELERATION OCCURRING AND BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD NOT OVERRIDE.WHEN BRAKES WHERE APPLIED SMOKE WAS BEING EMITTED WHILE CAR STILL ACCELERATED.*AK

Oct 02, 1996

STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR FROM THE OUTSIDE, EA91-013.*AK CONSUMER STATES POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM FUNCTIONS IRREGULARLY. *SLC

Sep 18, 1996

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

FAILURE OF THE ENGINE, WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF.*AK

Aug 13, 1996

SEATS

1 complaint

SEAT ADJUSTER FAILS TO LOCK, RESULTING IN SEAT SHIFTING. *TW

Sep 11, 1995

4.7/5.0

34 reviews

Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 1990 HONDA Accord, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 1990 HONDA Accord for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 1990 HONDA Accord 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

1990 HONDA Accord VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 1990 HONDA Accord Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 1990 HONDA Accord dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your HONDA dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1990 HONDA Accord have?

The 1990 HONDA Accord currently has 220 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1990 HONDA Accord?

The most common problems reported for the 1990 HONDA Accord are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1990 HONDA Accord problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1990 HONDA Accord comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 1990 HONDA Accord?

You can report safety problems with your 1990 HONDA Accord directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1990 HONDA Accord VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1990 HONDA Accord reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1990 HONDA Accord. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.