Major Problems with 1990 Honda Accord Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 1990 Honda Accord
1990 Honda Accord
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Victims: 2
1990 Honda Accord
ANCHORAGE
Victims: 1
1990 Honda Accord
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Victims: 1
Browse 1990 Honda Accord complaints by category
Problems with DOOR, LATCH and SEAT BELTS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Accord owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE left front inside door handle failed.... |
28
|
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES driver's door lock failed preventing doors from opening. *aw... |
27
~ 2963 miles |
| SEAT BELTS the automatic shoulder belt on the passenger's side moves back and fourth on the rail. *cj... |
12
~ 70167 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM distributor assembly failed causing complete loss of power.... |
11
|
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission cable defective causing difficulty shifting vehicle out of or into park without excessive force.... |
10
~ 11800 miles |
| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS rear seat belts lock up. *sd... |
10
~ 24800 miles |
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition switch sticks and will not release seat belt.... |
7
~ 32857 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine threw a rod. *ak... |
5
|
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer complains of having to put vehicle on lifter while rotating crankshaft in order to perform valve adjustment. *aw... |
5
|
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield continuously fogs up causing poor visibility. *skd... |
4
|
| STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering wheel bolts loosenedand rocked back and forth ruining the threads and causing bolts to fall out making it difficult |
4
|
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the driver and passenger side seat belt retractor locks you in the seat not all the time . tt... |
4
|
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes are inoperative. also power windows rattle.... |
3
|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing accident.... |
3
|
| ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM fire began in alternator while vehicle was idling.... |
3
|
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT power antenna fails to go down after radio is turned off. *skd... |
3
|
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS warped brake rotors causing steering wheel to shake when applying brakes. *skd... |
3
|
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes fade regularly.... |
3
|
| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS wheel bearing failed.... |
3
|
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer was involved in a 65 mph frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy. cause unknown. please |
3
|
| LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while driving about 55mph the square latch attached to the hood broke. the hood flew up breaking both the windshield |
2
|
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES two replacement falken tires were purchased at willowbrook-ntb#7291[houston tx] on july 7 1998 and placed on the rear wheels. the... |
2
|
| TIRES michelin tires size 185/70r14 replaced.... |
2
|
| BODY > STRUCTURE wheel bearing failed.... |
2
|
| POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY wheel bearing failed.... |
2
|
| WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS driver's shoulder belt locked up upon brisk braking or cornering also when ignition was turned off shoulder belt retracted trapping |
2
|
| RACK AND PINION > STEERING when i brought the car they said it was in perfect condition but come to find out they had to... |
2
|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was driving down a major street when the engine suddenly died. i reacted quickly and was able to coast... |
1
~ 120000 miles |
| VALVE > TIRES tl - the contact owns a 1990 honda accord. the passenger front tire went totaly flat on the highway. the... |
1
|
| FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 1990 honda accord. the contact stated that the shoulder strap of her seat belt was not... |
1
~ 88000 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 1990 honda accord. a few days after purchasing the vehicle the contact filled the fuel tank... |
1
~ 214000 miles |
| LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 1990 honda accord. a few days after purchasing the vehicle the contact filled the fuel tank... |
1
~ 214000 miles |
| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 1990 honda accord. a few days after purchasing the vehicle the contact filled the fuel tank... |
1
~ 214000 miles |
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling on the highway with the cruise control on suddenly the vehicle accelerated to 85 mph and consumer was... |
1
~ 149000 miles |
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer stated that her vehicle caught fire. also she was told that the brake light in the back window shorted... |
1
|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer had engine trouble. the vehicle started to smoke and had become engulfed in flames. *ph *sc... |
1
|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ignition switch has been changed and new key given. problem still exists unable to shut ignition off until i monkey... |
1
|
| LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when vehicle was put in drive it accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly resulting in collision/minor injuries.*ak... |
1
|
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY consumer was parked outside of the driveway. driver's side door was stiff and hard it wouldn't open at all due |
1
|
| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when accelerating the brakes experineced failure causing pedal to go to the floor. dealer was contacted and stated the vehicle |
1
|
| SUSPENSION while driving at about 40 mph there's a grinding noise. grinding noise gets louder the faster vehicle goes. *ak... |
1
|
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while parking/testing and turning signals under the dash began to smoke and flames started under the hood. dealer has been |
1
|
| LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tire fell off vehicle due to stud failure. (ohio traffic crash report).... |
1
|
| STRUCTURE my car like many other honda's i've observed is rusting from the inside-out around both rear fender wells. since i... |
1
|
| RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING steering rack end broke where it screws into the steering rack while turning around resulting in complete loss of steering.... |
1
|
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC front brake pads failed causing squeaking.... |
1
|
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS front brake pads failed causing squeaking.... |
1
|
| DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN set ring failed causing transmission leak.... |
1
|
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING housing for power steering was vibrating causing 1 of two bolts to break accident almost occurred. *ak... |
1
|
| LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES trunk lid flew open due to a defective latch.... |
1
|
| FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE trunk lid flew open due to a defective latch.... |
1
|
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas tank leaks/replaced.... |
1
|
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driving vehicle parked vehicle in company garage got out of vehicle noticed smoke coming from under hood lifted the hood |
1
|
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while parking vehicle foot lightly touching gas pedal pedal went to floor causing unintended sudden acceleration happened on 2 separate |
1
|
| WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt warning light keeps coming on and off at different times. please describe details. tt... |
1
|
| SEATS seat adjuster fails to lock resulting in seat shifting. *tw... |
1
|
| BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING rear inside 3rd brake light emits plasticizers leaving a non-transparent film on rear window causing poor visibility. *sd... |
1
|
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM problem with catalytic converter.... |
1
|
| SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY the spring in the truck does not hold it up and when the trunk lid is up it comes crashing |
1
|
| COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT left coil spring on front suspension broke. tt... |
1
|
| REAR > SUSPENSION forward rear beam bolts have backed out and stripped causing steering to go out. tt... |
1
|
| CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN left front inside door handle failed.... |
1
|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING every honda i come across have this same problem. this is my third accord. no safety defect listed in summary. |
1
|
| ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM wheel bearing failed.... |
1
|
| AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN wheel bearing failed.... |
1
|
| TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE wheel bearing failed.... |
1
|
| COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION gear shift cable is extremely difficult to shift into/out of park.... |
1
|
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when i brought the car they said it was in perfect condition but come to find out they had to... |
1
|
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel injector failed.... |
1
|
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY windshield/side window/rear window freeze up in the inside defroster does not evenly defrost the windows. tt... |
1
|
| FRONT > SUSPENSION starter failed.... |
1
|
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission failure.... |
1
|
| MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starter failed.... |
1
|
| REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY internal tensioning screws inside rear view mirror are loose making mirror positioning impossible resulting in poor visibility. nlm... |
1
|
| STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starter failed.... |
1
|
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE owner states that the rear quarter panel rusted. owner also notes that dealers have no answer to the problem.owner is |
1
|
| EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY no rear view mirror on drivers side when sold originally causing poor visibility.... |
1
|
| INFANT > HARNESS BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT i am very concerned about the car seat we had been using with my daughter. it was a cosco car... |
1
|
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