1990 Honda Accord LX, DX Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 152,718miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX. The part named most often is seat belts, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages (3) and electrical system (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 152,718 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts5 36%
- Electrical system2 14%
- Suspension2 14%
- Seats1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “I just purchased a 1991 Honda accord lx and the automatic seatbelt is jammed it does not go back to where I can wear it, thus I only have a lap belt. I was told that Honda does have a lifetime warranty on the seatbelt and its components. I was also told that it was up to the dealer as to whether or not the seat belt track was under warranty. Honda states that the seat belts and their functioning components are under a lifetime warranty. With this said, Honda states that it is up to the dealer as to if it is covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292606, filed 2009-11, 236,971 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “The drivers side door has operated fine for years then one day it was closed normally and is never to be opened again (from inside or outside, locked or unlocked). It appears there is a fault with the internal door latch. At this point, the door will just not open. I am unable to remove the door panel to diagnose the problem because the door is closed. It's a real catch22. I am now forced to enter and exit the vehicle from the passanger side. Which has me concerned because if I have to exit in an emergency it may be a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133629, filed 2005-08, 169,600 milesElectrical system: “The ignition switch on a 1990 Honda accord. I recently was driving my car and I noticed that when I speed up the car just shuts off and it goes back on. It does it around 55 MPH. I haven't replaced the part. But I really think that you take this complaint seriously because I wouldn't want to see anyone or myself getting hurt because of this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10294432, filed 2009-12, 285,000 milesSuspension: “The contact owns a 1990 Honda accord. While driving approximately 10 MPH approaching a stop, the contact heard a noise coming from under the vehicle as if something had dropped. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic where the technician replaced a bolt and pin which fell from the vehicle. The failure happened again after the repair. The same repairs were made and the technician stated the bolt and pin was drilled into the vehicle and stated the failure would not happen again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10371099, filed 2010-12, 127,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 127,000 and 179,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE91061Tire rims lose airClosed · Mar 14, 1991
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX.
Other model years of the Honda Accord LX, DX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14 | 152,718 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Honda Accord LX, DX model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages with 3.
Has the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 152,718 miles and the middle half falls between 127,000 and 179,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.