NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Latch
2326.1%
Door
2022.7%
Automatic Transmission
1011.4%
Retractor
89.1%
Master Cylinder
89.1%
Buckle Assembly
78.0%
Front
66.8%
Support Device/Strut
66.8%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
12.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
35.9%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
47.8%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1427.5%
150,000+ miles
2956.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 1995peak 9Aug 2018
NHTSA investigations into the 1991 Honda Accord
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA94035Opened 27 Oct 1994Closed 31 Jul 1995SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Recalls on the 1991 Honda Accord
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
09E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
08E050000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
06E064000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
06E060000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
06E049000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
06E032000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
06E026000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 1995086423,467 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the platic front seatbelt release buttons may break allowing plastic pieces to fall into the buckle assembly. If this should happen, a no latch, false latch or failure to unlatch condition could occur creating the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash or sudden stop. Correction: Front seatbelt buckles will be repaired or replaced as necessary.
Recall 19930492,661 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Certain Accord wagons fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 209 - Seatbelt Assemblies. Rear outboard seatbelts may lock-up when vehicle is parked at an angle. Correction: Rear seatbelt retractor sensors will be replaced.
Recall 19911511,024 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain Accord Wagons, an idadequately attached washer may have fallen inside the cargo area light during vehicle assembly. If this condition exists, and the light's three-position switch is in the middle position with the tailgate open, the washer could cause a short circuit within the light resulting in overheating and a possible fire. Correction: Dealers will remove the washers installed behind the cargo area light and inspect and replace any damaged light assemblies.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Phillipsburg, NJCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
IT SHOULD BE WRITTEN INTO LAW THAT ALL CARS HAVE AT LEAST FRONT & SIDE AIR BAGS.
NHTSA complaint #10266323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 11,300 milesMoriches, NYCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
I WAS INVOLVED IN MVA WITH SEVERE INJURIES. I HAD SEATBELT ON, BUT SUSTAINED INJURIES OF SEVERED HIP BONE, BROKEN FEMUR, BROKEN WRIST, LACERATION TO BOTH LEGS AND DISLOCATED HIPS, INJURY TO RIGHT EYE. THE RIGHT SIDE OF CAR ENGINE CAME INTO CAB OF FRONT SEAT INCURRING MOST OF RIGHT SIDE INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #10252826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesOrlando, FLFire
INTERIOR LIGHTING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 HONDA ACCORD. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE IT WAS PARKED. THE FIRE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE AND IGNITED INTO FLAMES WHEN IT REACHED THE BRAKE LINE AND FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO THE STREET. THE FIRE MARSHALL AND POLICE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. BASED ON THE PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION, THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN TAMPERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED NEAR OR AROUND THE PASSENGER SEAT. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 91V195000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED AND CAVED INWARDS, THE GARAGE DOOR WINDOWS MELTED AND FELL, AND THE ADDRESS NUMBERS ON THE HOUSE MELTED. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 115,000.
NHTSA complaint #10211815 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 159,000 milesCottonwood, CACrash1 injured
POWER TRAIN
I WAS NOT TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE HAD A SALVAGED TITLE. THEREFORE LEADING TO MANY MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. THERE WAS A DEFECTED PART PUT ON THAT WAS OLD AND RUSTED,AND SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN THERE,THUS LEADING TO NEAR FATAL ACCIDENTS. I WOULD LIKE TO WARN EVERYONE WHO IN THE FUTURE IS PURCHASING AN AUTOMOBILE (USED) PLEASE CHECK OUT THE CARFAX REPORT ON IT FIRST SINCE CAR DEALERS WON'T TELL YOU FIRST. THIS WAS MY LAST MISTAKE I'LL MAKE IN BUYING A USED CAR. I DON'T THINK ITS FAIR OR LEGAL THAT THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10153484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 159,000 milesCottonwood, CACrash1 injured
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
I WAS NOT TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE HAD A SALVAGED TITLE. THEREFORE LEADING TO MANY MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. THERE WAS A DEFECTED PART PUT ON THAT WAS OLD AND RUSTED,AND SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN THERE,THUS LEADING TO NEAR FATAL ACCIDENTS. I WOULD LIKE TO WARN EVERYONE WHO IN THE FUTURE IS PURCHASING AN AUTOMOBILE (USED) PLEASE CHECK OUT THE CARFAX REPORT ON IT FIRST SINCE CAR DEALERS WON'T TELL YOU FIRST. THIS WAS MY LAST MISTAKE I'LL MAKE IN BUYING A USED CAR. I DON'T THINK ITS FAIR OR LEGAL THAT THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10153484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 159,000 milesCottonwood, CACrash1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
I WAS NOT TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE HAD A SALVAGED TITLE. THEREFORE LEADING TO MANY MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. THERE WAS A DEFECTED PART PUT ON THAT WAS OLD AND RUSTED,AND SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN THERE,THUS LEADING TO NEAR FATAL ACCIDENTS. I WOULD LIKE TO WARN EVERYONE WHO IN THE FUTURE IS PURCHASING AN AUTOMOBILE (USED) PLEASE CHECK OUT THE CARFAX REPORT ON IT FIRST SINCE CAR DEALERS WON'T TELL YOU FIRST. THIS WAS MY LAST MISTAKE I'LL MAKE IN BUYING A USED CAR. I DON'T THINK ITS FAIR OR LEGAL THAT THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10153484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 213,869 milesSacramento, CA
SEAT BELTS
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON MY DRIVER SIDE IS STUCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION. THE PASSENGER SIDE BELT WORKS JUST FINE, JUST NOT THE DRIVER SIDE. THIS HAPPENED AFTER I HAD MY DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED AND WHEN I STARTED MY CAR UP, IT WOULDN'T WORK.
NHTSA complaint #11120596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,000 milesNorth Tustin, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CAR DIED WHEN I'M STOPPED AND WHEN I ACCELERATE. NOW I CAN'T GET IT TO START AT ALL. THE SPARKS ARE GOOD, THE FUEL PUMP IS GOOD AND IT HAS GAS IN IT .
NHTSA complaint #10985573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesAustin, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR BECAME LOOSE AND NOW STAYS IN A DOWN POSITION AND SWINGS FREELY. WAS TOLD TO VISIT JUNK YARD TO FIND A FUNCTIONAL VISOR (WHOLE UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED). THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED 5 YEARS AGO. THE WINDSHIELD SUN VISOR IS A BIG ISSUE SINCE IT OBSTRUCTS MY VISION (ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT) AND SINCE IT IS SO ANNOYING, I'VE REMOVED IT. NOW I HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING BRIGHTLY DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME WHEN I'M DRIVING. APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS AGO THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SIDE WINDOW QUIT WORKING. I HAD THE MOTOR REPLACED, BUT IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM - IT WON'T GO UP THE ENTIRE WAY. ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE - SIDE WINDOW STOPPED GOING DOWN ALL THE WAY. AGAIN, I HAD THE MOTOR REPLACED, BUT IT STILL WON'T GO DOWN WITHOUT HESITATION AND STOPS AT THE HALFWAY POINT. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON PERMANENTLY APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS AGO AND I'VE HAD 3 REPAIR SHOPS TELL ME THEY CANNOT GET IT TO TURN OFF. NOW I DON'T KNOW WHEN I'M HAVING AN ISSUE. CURRENTLY, I KEEP SMELLING A BURNING RUBBER SMELL, BUT NO ISSUES W/RADIATOR ARE PRESENT. NOT SURE IF THE 'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT' WOULD HAVE ALERTED ME TO A PROBLEM, BUT I DO COUNT ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS TO WARN ME OF ISSUES I WOULDN'T BE AWARE OF SINCE I'M NO MECHANIC. I PURCHASED A HONDA DUE TO THEIR SAFETY RECORDS AND DURABILITY AND COUNTED ON KEEPING MY CAR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. I'M NOW HAVING TO RECONSIDER PURCHASING A CAR IN THE NEXT YEAR AND AS MUCH AS I WAS ABLE TO DEPEND ON MY HONDA, I'M STRONGLY CONSIDERING A DIFFERENT CAR MAKE (NOT A HONDA).
NHTSA complaint #10929774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesAustin, TX
VISIBILITY/WIPER
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR BECAME LOOSE AND NOW STAYS IN A DOWN POSITION AND SWINGS FREELY. WAS TOLD TO VISIT JUNK YARD TO FIND A FUNCTIONAL VISOR (WHOLE UNIT HAS TO BE REPLACED). THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED 5 YEARS AGO. THE WINDSHIELD SUN VISOR IS A BIG ISSUE SINCE IT OBSTRUCTS MY VISION (ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT) AND SINCE IT IS SO ANNOYING, I'VE REMOVED IT. NOW I HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING BRIGHTLY DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME WHEN I'M DRIVING. APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS AGO THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SIDE WINDOW QUIT WORKING. I HAD THE MOTOR REPLACED, BUT IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM - IT WON'T GO UP THE ENTIRE WAY. ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE - SIDE WINDOW STOPPED GOING DOWN ALL THE WAY. AGAIN, I HAD THE MOTOR REPLACED, BUT IT STILL WON'T GO DOWN WITHOUT HESITATION AND STOPS AT THE HALFWAY POINT. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON PERMANENTLY APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS AGO AND I'VE HAD 3 REPAIR SHOPS TELL ME THEY CANNOT GET IT TO TURN OFF. NOW I DON'T KNOW WHEN I'M HAVING AN ISSUE. CURRENTLY, I KEEP SMELLING A BURNING RUBBER SMELL, BUT NO ISSUES W/RADIATOR ARE PRESENT. NOT SURE IF THE 'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT' WOULD HAVE ALERTED ME TO A PROBLEM, BUT I DO COUNT ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS TO WARN ME OF ISSUES I WOULDN'T BE AWARE OF SINCE I'M NO MECHANIC. I PURCHASED A HONDA DUE TO THEIR SAFETY RECORDS AND DURABILITY AND COUNTED ON KEEPING MY CAR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. I'M NOW HAVING TO RECONSIDER PURCHASING A CAR IN THE NEXT YEAR AND AS MUCH AS I WAS ABLE TO DEPEND ON MY HONDA, I'M STRONGLY CONSIDERING A DIFFERENT CAR MAKE (NOT A HONDA).
NHTSA complaint #10929774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norman, OK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
NTSB: 1991 HONDA ACCORD: CONSUMER STATES THEY WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION TO REFERENCE THE SAFETY OF TURN SIGNAL.
NHTSA complaint #10909293 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Cumberland, PA
SEAT BELTS
THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC RETRACTABLE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT IS CURRENTLY STUCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION BY THE WINDOW AND WILL NOT RETRACT. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK TO VERIFY THAT IT NEEDS REPLACED. THE PART IS SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED UNDER THE LIFETIME SEATBELT WARRANTY BUT WE ARE HAVING CONTINUED ISSUES GETTING SOMETHING DONE. THEY HAVE TOLD US THEY CAN'T LOCATE A PART, THAT THEY AREN'T "SURE" IF IT'S COVERED, AND HAVE BASICALLY BRUSHED US OFF.
NHTSA complaint #10873862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 229,000 milesNEW Cumberland, PA
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT AND EXPAND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT FAILED AND THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE ON THE CONTACT'S BEHALF. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 229,000.
NHTSA complaint #10871596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 202,000 milesChesapeake, VA
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE SEAT BELT WARNING SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH A BEEPING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 202,000.
NHTSA complaint #10822354 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 268,000 milesChatworth, GA
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT LATCH OR RETRACT. IN ADDITION, THE BUCKLE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE SEAT BELT WAS BUCKLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 268,000.
NHTSA complaint #10682781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 256,000 milesBoise, ID
SEAT BELTS
MY AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE STOPPED RETRACTING, AND NOW THE SEATBELT LIGHT FLASHES AND WARNING BELL KEEPS BEEPING. EVEN WHEN I HAVE THE SEAT BELT FASTENED. I CALLED MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, BUT I HAVE THE WARRANTY AND IT SAYS IT IS COVERED. WHEN I TOLD THEM THAT, I WAS TOLD I COULD BRING THE CAR IN AND PAY TO DETERMINE IF IT IS COVERED. BUT THEY SAY ONLY THE BELT BUCKLE IS COVERED. MY WARRANTY STATES THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS COVERED. IT WAS LARRY MILLER HONDA IN BOISE IDAHO THAT I CALLED.
NHTSA complaint #10556306 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 256,000 milesBoise, ID
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE STOPPED RETRACTING, AND NOW THE SEATBELT LIGHT FLASHES AND WARNING BELL KEEPS BEEPING. EVEN WHEN I HAVE THE SEAT BELT FASTENED. I CALLED MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, BUT I HAVE THE WARRANTY AND IT SAYS IT IS COVERED. WHEN I TOLD THEM THAT, I WAS TOLD I COULD BRING THE CAR IN AND PAY TO DETERMINE IF IT IS COVERED. BUT THEY SAY ONLY THE BELT BUCKLE IS COVERED. MY WARRANTY STATES THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS COVERED. IT WAS LARRY MILLER HONDA IN BOISE IDAHO THAT I CALLED.
NHTSA complaint #10556306 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 216,000 milesSpringfield, MO
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 HONDA ACCORD LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE REAR SEAT BELT RESTRAINT FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 216,000.
NHTSA complaint #10546174 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 235,000 milesCartersville, GA
SEAT BELTS
THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER RESTRAINT IS LOCKED IN A RETRACTED POSITION. HONDA AMERICA SAYS THAT ONLY THE BUCKLE IS WARRANTEED FOR LIFE AND NOT ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE SYSTEM. MY OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT IS WARRANTEED FOR THE USABLE LIFE OF THE AUTOMOBILE.
NHTSA complaint #10510541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 159,500 milesBlaine, WA
SEAT BELTS
THE SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE FAILED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION. THE LIFETIME SEAT BELT WARRANTY COVERS THE SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE AS IT IS A SEAT BELT COMPONENT.
NHTSA complaint #10483818 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Savannah, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1991 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER STATES ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FROM HONDA OR ANY AFTER-MARKET SOURCE.
NHTSA complaint #10482986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 250,667 milesMinneapolis, MN
SEAT BELTS
THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT HAS GONE FORWARD AND WILL NOT RETRACT OBSTRUCTING THE STEERING WHEEL, AND IS JUST GENERALLY UNSAFE... THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED BY A LIFETIME HONDA WARRANTY BUT THEY REFUSE TO HONOR IT.
NHTSA complaint #10470896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 246,000 milesHuntersville, NC
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED. THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT OR FASTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HAD TO BE PERFORMED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 246,000.
NHTSA complaint #10454940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lineboro, MD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1991 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEAT BELTS AND MOTOR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A SEAT BELT PROBLEM THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE PROVIDED WITH A LIFETIME WARRANTY, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE MOTOR THAT OPERATED THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE LIFETIME WARRANTY.
NHTSA complaint #10441850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Muskegon, MI
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED INTO FROM THE SIDE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT AND AN OCCUPANT OF THE VEHICLE WERE INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10438906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,000 milesOmaha, NE
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THE SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
NHTSA complaint #10432550 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,700 milesHaltom City, TX
TIRES
TREADS SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHILE DRIVING, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. A COUPLE OF MILES BEFORE IT CAME APART, THERE WAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION. I SLOWED DOWN TO FIFTY MPH ON A HIGHWAY, THE TIRE BLEW APART, MOMENTARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND ONCE I MAINTAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. I TOOK THE TIRE BACK TO DISCOUNT TIRE, THEY WROTE A REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF THE TIRE AND SENT THE REPORT BACK TO FALKEN TIRE. THEY DENIED LIABILITY FOR THE TIRE FAILURE AND THE TIRE IS STILL IN THEIR POSSESSION.
NHTSA complaint #10416558 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cartersville, GA
SEAT BELTS
I HAVE A 1991 HONDA ACCORD EX AND MY SEAT BELT REACTORS NEVER WORKS LIKE ITS SUPPOSED TO! I WENT TO THE HONDA PLACE HERE IN CARTERSVILLE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT SEAT BELTS FOR MY CAR ISN'T COVERED AND I KNOW SEAT BELTS ARE APART OF A LIFETIME WARRANTY. IM NOT GONNA PAY $110 JUS FOR THEM TO LOOK AT IT AND TELL ME WHY ITS NOT WORKING, JUST FIX THE [XXX] THING!! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ALOT OF HONDAS THAT'S IN THE 90'S. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10396909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 210,000 milesOlympia, WA
SEAT BELTS
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON MY 1991 HONDA ACCORD LX SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. I TALKED TO A SERVICE MECHANIC AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND HE SAID THAT THE LIFETIME WARRANTY ON SEAT BELTS DD NOT COVER AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT A LAPBELT ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH TO PROTECT A PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. CURRENTLY I CAN NOT AFFORD THE COST THAT THEY QUOTED FOR REPAIR AND I AM DRIVING THE CAR WITHOUT A FUNCTIONAL SEAT BELT.
NHTSA complaint #10386787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,382 milesOakland, CA
SEAT BELTS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSED THE SEAT BELT LIGHT TO TURN ON. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,382 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,800. UPDATED 01/13/11*BF UPDATED 01/24/11
NHTSA complaint #10362895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,382 milesOakland, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSED THE SEAT BELT LIGHT TO TURN ON. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,382 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,800. UPDATED 01/13/11*BF UPDATED 01/24/11
NHTSA complaint #10362895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.