1990 Honda Accord LX, DX Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 168,918miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,918 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Inside door handle cracked and broke the whole handle assembly. The consequences have made it to where the door cannot be opened from the inside, god forbid if there was an accident or a fire, how would my passanger get out of the car in a hurry? Have been told to replace it myself........why? Obvious default if you look at all the other consumer complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10086767, filed 2004-08, 168,236 miles“The driver side door lock actuator broke. I had to cut door open from inside door to replace. Dealer wanted $800.00 to replace. Then I replaced the actuator and 1 year later it is broken again. After reading the complaints on this site, I see it is an on going problem. I refused to pay $800.00 for this job so I guess I'm stuck exiting the vehicle from the passenger side. Then when something happens because this is an obvious manufacturer defect by all these reports filed, I'll just sew the hell out of Honda for not fixing the problem!!!!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10054937, filed 2004-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Honda Accord LX, DX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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