Major Problems with 1991 Honda Accord Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 1991 Honda Accord

1991 Honda Accord BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Victims: 3

1991 Honda Accord POWER TRAIN Victims: 1 Mileage: 159000 miles

1991 Honda Accord AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 104500 miles

Browse 1991 Honda Accord complaints by category

Problems with SEAT BELTS, LATCH and DOOR are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Accord owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SEAT BELTS
seat belt recall repair delayed because dealer does not have parts....
33
~ 123295 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
why has north american honda not issued a recall of all honda door failures ? according to our mechanic there...
23
~ 13043 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
plastic surrounding the metal door knob on drivers door handle cracked preventing door lock from unlocking trapping passenger in vehicle.
19
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
transmission failed due to dirt from transmission filter. *dh...
10
~ 7200 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
master cylinder replaced....
8
~ 18190 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
seat belt retractor sticks. *sd...
8
~ 35587 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
seat belt buckle inoperable due to broken pieces of the release button inside the buckle. *sd...
7
TIRES
premature wear of faulkner tires. *skd...
7
~ 90585 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
seat belt retractor on driver-side only will not move from retracted position as if door is open at all times...
6
~ 143897 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
tailgate in open position may suddenly fall. *sd...
6
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
front passenger lap belt will not secure child safety seat. *dsh...
6
~ 49046 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
metal above the right/left rear wheel wells is rusting and paint was coming off....
6
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
distributor failed....
5
~ 35000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
excessive and continuous leakage of brake fluid from abs fluid reservoirs. also abs warning light comes on/off. *ak...
5
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
vehicle caught on fire....
5
AIR BAGS
air bag failed on crash...
4
~ 26125 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i submitted a detail e-mail w/attachment to your webmaster on this date detailing the problem. my e-mail address is [email protected].
4
~ 30750 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
problem with cruise control resulted in fire. *sd...
4
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
timing chain replaced. *skd...
4
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
yokohama 382 all season tire (p185 70 r15) experienced tread separation. *slc...
3
~ 98466 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING
when turning to the left the steering was very hard. the bolts attached to the rack & pinion and the
3
~ 53000 miles
POWER TRAIN
speedometer is not working properly. while driving vehicle speedometer drops to zero. driver can not tell speed when driving. please
3
~ 53000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
d4 gear indicator light on the dash failed: burned bulb or electronic transmission control unit failute (recall)?...
2
~ 45000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
this is the second failure of my tigerpaw sidewalls after 30 000 miles on 80 000 tire. *ak (tiresize: p175/13)...
2
~ 147699 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
vehicle hit a telephone pole directly head-on at 70mph and air bags did not deploy causing consumer to hit steering
2
~ 5650 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES
honda's are sold with "donut" spare tires which are of reduced size and durability and increased pressure. in my first...
2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brake fade in hot weather and a/c running....
2
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the igintion switch malfunctioned causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly which almost resulted in an accident. dealer said that a
2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
hot halogen headlight bulb detached from reflector assembly causing engine fire. *ak...
2
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
seat belt recall repair delayed because dealer does not have parts....
2
STEERING
two bolts holding the steering unit were loose and two missing. yh...
2
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
faulty control panel for a/c/heater failed....
2
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
faulty control panel for a/c/heater failed....
2
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
the problem i have with my accord is that the motorized seat belts will not tighten when i would suddenly...
2
~ 52250 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ntsb: 1991 honda accord: consumer states they would like an investigation to reference the safety of turn signal. *ss...
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
sport mode light flashes then transmission does not engage in gears. it starts to make a whining sound car moves
1
~ 72000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the car dies while driving it. when i try to start it again it tries to turn over but after...
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
driver's side sun visor became loose and now stays in a down position and swings freely. was told to visit...
1
~ 180000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
tl*the contact owns a 1991 honda accord. the vehicle caught fire from the engine compartment while it was parked. the...
1
~ 115000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION
i was not told at the time of purchase this vehicle had a salvaged title. therefore leading to many many...
1
~ 159000 miles
CHILD SEAT
while lifting the child safety seat by the handle from the sofa the handle fell apart throwing the child face
1
HANDLE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT
while lifting the child safety seat by the handle from the sofa the handle fell apart throwing the child face
1
RIM > WHEELS
the consumer's vehicle hit a pot hole and damaged two tires and bent a rim.*ak the consumer requested reimbursement. *jb...
1
~ 222000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
back seat belts do not lock. i have 2 small children who require a carseat and a booster seat. problem...
1
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
after consumer starts vehicle and shift into drive gear vehicle will shift into neutral gear and stick. consumer unable to
1
~ 152000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
after driving home at 70 mph consumer noticed smoke from underhood. engine cooling fan had melted. *ak the engine cooling
1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving under normal conditions car suddenly went dead. there were no warning signs. took vehicle to dealer and dealer...
1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
while driving on a surface street traveling 35mph another vehicle pulled out in front and hit consumer's vehicle broadside. upon
1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
car was parked in driveway fourtyfive minutes after use. car starts on fire under the hood drivers front . the...
1
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING
on way to work consumer pulled into a parking lot and noticed smoke coming from the hood. immediately called aaa...
1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while parking vehicle in a parking lot engine suddenly acelerated causing vehicle to run into a concrete wall before stopping.
1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
windows do not work up and down...
1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brake warning light illuminated....
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
while driving vehicle lost braking power while braking had slid into a parked vehicle the engine would shut down at
1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
gear shift would not go into park position/ could not remove ignition key....
1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
muffler replaced....
1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
right side axle failed....
1
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN
right side axle failed....
1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING
steering wheel column disconnected at some point resulting in no control. tt...
1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
passenger's side door opens when window is rolled down electric windows. tt...
1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
transmission would slip from drive to sports mode causing the vehicle to surge. tt...
1
FRONT > SUSPENSION
suspension is too light for vehicle causing excessive wear on tires/misalignment. *skd...
1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
brake system assembled with two different calipers causing premature caliper failure. *aw...
1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
while driving heard loud crack. when turning steering vehicle didn't respond. please describe details. tt...
1
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the turn signal switch is also the same switch that is used for the headlights. the switch is very loose.
1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
the air conditioner knob broke and the passenger side inside handle plastic piece broke the driver side retractor move slow
1
STRUCTURE
vehicles should be constructed to better with stand side impacts....
1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
three nuts holding the drive shaft came loose....
1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
fuel relay system intermittently malfunctioned causing vehicle to completely shutdown. also vehicle will start at times after waiting 3o minutes
1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
the cable cord for the heat temperature sticks causing the temperature dial not to move....
1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION
front struts develop severe squeaks and eventually will not compress very well.*ak...
1
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
faulty control panel for a/c/heater failed....
1

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