1989 Honda Accord Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1989 Honda Accord, 3% of the 86 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Full tread separation on this tire. Tread/inflation was fine, however, they were on the car when I bought it. Car was handling poorly for 30 mins before failure. Failure was after 60-90mins of travel at 70-80 MPH on 90+ degree day in texas. Could be isolated incident, but was the same type of failure as the atx recall. (tiresize: 185 90 r14)( DOT number: tire size: 185 90 r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #734202, filed 2000-10“Tires two weeks old. Right rear tire blew at 60 MPH. Tread completely separated. Firestone dealer claimed puncture caused it. I could not find puncture. Firestone did not help with tire replacement. Had to get a new set of tires (not that brand).”
NHTSA complaint #10049447, filed 2003-12“A new set of firestone tires was installed in sep 1998. Mileage appr 135000. On september 11, 2000 the drivers side front tire blew and caused exrensive damage to the wheelwell, wheel, front bumper. Fortunately driver, my daughter 20years of age was able to stop the car on the shoulder of the turnpike in ok, with legal speedlimit of 75mph. Want to know if other incidents with passenger tires of firestone have occcures in light of the ford explores tires.( DOT number: tire size: p195/60r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #731206, filed 2000-09Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 14 | 1% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 14 | 2% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 17 | 3% |
| 2006 | 20 | 5% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2003 | 24 | 1% |
| 2002 | 19 | 2% |
| 2001 | 24 | 3% |
| 2000 | 15 | 1% |
| 1999 | 18 | 2% |
| 1998 | 23 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 3% |
| 1996 | 21 | 4% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 25 | 7% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 | 15 | 7% |
| 1991 | 12 | 6% |
| 1990 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
| 1987 | 6 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1989 Honda Accord
32 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Honda Accord
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology