Honda Accord Fourth Generation (CD7) (1990 - 1991)

1990
1991

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Fourth Generation (CD7) of Honda Accord has been in production since 1990 by 1991.

Honda Accord Fourth Generation (CD7) dimensions and specs

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Fourth Generation (CD7)

Body style	Wagon, Hatchback, Sedan, Coupe

Honda Accord Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Honda Accord Fourth Generation (CD7) production period from 1990 to 1991 drivers have reported 403 complaints. The most common problems are LATCH, DOOR, SEAT BELTS.

Model Year	Complaints
1991 Accord	212
1990 Accord	191

Problem Category	Number of Problems
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES driver's door lock failed preventing doors from opening. *aw...	50 ~ 7600 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE left front inside door handle failed....	47
SEAT BELTS the automatic shoulder belt on the passenger's side moves back and fourth on the rail. *cj...	45 ~ 109127 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission cable defective causing difficulty shifting vehicle out of or into park without excessive force....	20 ~ 9500 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS rear seat belts lock up. *sd...	17 ~ 14588 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM distributor assembly failed causing complete loss of power....	16 ~ 10938 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the driver and passenger side seat belt retractor locks you in the seat not all the time . tt...	12 ~ 23725 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine threw a rod. *ak...	10
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	9 ~ 16169 miles
TIRES michelin tires size 185/70r14 replaced....	9 ~ 70455 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer complains of having to put vehicle on lifter while rotating crankshaft in order to perform valve adjustment. *aw...	9
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition switch sticks and will not release seat belt....	9 ~ 25556 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes fade regularly....	8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was driving down a major street when the engine suddenly died. i reacted quickly and was able to coast...	7 ~ 140483 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 1990 honda accord. the contact stated that the shoulder strap of her seat belt was not...	7 ~ 54611 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing accident....	7
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	7
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	7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER ignition switch has been changed and new key given. problem still exists unable to shut ignition off until i monkey...	5 ~ 24600 miles
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...	5 ~ 59080 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes are inoperative. also power windows rattle....	5
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield continuously fogs up causing poor visibility. *skd...	5
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	5
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS wheel bearing failed....	5 ~ 20900 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer was involved in a 65 mph frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy. cause unknown. please	5 ~ 2260 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING when i brought the car they said it was in perfect condition but come to find out they had to...	5 ~ 31800 miles
AIR BAGS air bag failed on crash...	4 ~ 26125 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM fire began in alternator while vehicle was idling....	4
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
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
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY wheel bearing failed....	3
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	3
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...	3
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starter failed....	3
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...	2 ~ 107000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer had engine trouble. the vehicle started to smoke and had become engulfed in flames. ph sc...	2
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT d4 gear indicator light on the dash failed: burned bulb or electronic transmission control unit failute (recall)?...	2 ~ 45000 miles
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
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
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
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when vehicle was put in drive it accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly resulting in collision/minor injuries.*ak...	2
STRUCTURE my car like many other honda's i've observed is rusting from the inside-out around both rear fender wells. since i...	2
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....	2
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING housing for power steering was vibrating causing 1 of two bolts to break accident almost occurred. *ak...	2
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	2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING hot halogen headlight bulb detached from reflector assembly causing engine fire. *ak...	2
BODY > STRUCTURE wheel bearing failed....	2
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM wheel bearing failed....	2
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN wheel bearing failed....	2
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION gear shift cable is extremely difficult to shift into/out of park....	2 ~ 76000 miles
STEERING two bolts holding the steering unit were loose and two missing. yh...	2
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel injector failed....	2
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY windshield/side window/rear window freeze up in the inside defroster does not evenly defrost the windows. tt...	2
FRONT > SUSPENSION starter failed....	2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission failure....	2
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING faulty control panel for a/c/heater failed....	2
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
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
VALVE > TIRES tl - the contact owns a 1990 honda accord. the passenger front tire went totaly flat on the highway. the...	1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving vehicle lost braking power while braking had slid into a parked vehicle the engine would shut down at	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
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN gear shift would not go into park position/ could not remove ignition key....	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas tank leaks/replaced....	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING muffler replaced....	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
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN right side axle failed....	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
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
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake system assembled with two different calipers causing premature caliper failure. *aw...	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
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE wheel bearing failed....	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
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN three nuts holding the drive shaft came loose....	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY internal tensioning screws inside rear view mirror are loose making mirror positioning impossible resulting in poor visibility. nlm...	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION front struts develop severe squeaks and eventually will not compress very well.*ak...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starter failed....	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

How to improve the appearance of your Honda Accord and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Honda Accord to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

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Fender flares

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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
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Xotic Tech Carbon Fiber Style Car Wheel ...
- 4 pieces of Carbon Fiber Texture Car Wheel Eyebrow Protector Arch Trim.
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...

Rims

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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
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- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
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Enkei 16x7 EDR9 (Matte Black) Wheels/Rim...
- Universal Application.

Coilovers

cciyu Coilover Suspension Shock Absorber...
- COMPATIBILITY: The Coilover struts fir for 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 for Honda for Accord
- DRIVING SAFETY: After long distance driving, the performance of the shock absorber will be degraded. Using a...
ECCPP Coilover Struts fit for Honda Spri...
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Scitoo Coilover Suspensions Shock Struts...
- 【FITMENT】The Coilover Suspensions Kits fits for Honda for Accord 1990-1997
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Godspeed MSS0190-A MonoSS Coilover Lower...
- Compatible With Honda Accord (CB/CD) 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
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Ksport Coilovers Suspension Kit CHD070-K...
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Decals

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