1991 Honda Accord Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 177,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Honda Accord, 8% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 177,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10929774, filed 2016-12, 180,000 miles“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, filed 2013-12, 256,000 miles“Sudden failure of the distributor. Cut off on the freeway. My car is in the shop and they said the dristributor went bad. I have heard that there was recalls a while ago for this.”
NHTSA complaint #10075040, filed 2004-06, 175,000 miles“1991 Honda Accord seat belt light blinks and beeps all the time. Honda will not cover under lifetime warranty, wants $685.00 to replace seat belt warning control unit.”
NHTSA complaint #10262774, filed 2009-03, 207,000 miles“Seat belt retractor on driver-side only will not move from retracted position as if door is open at all times after sensor on dashboard malfunctioned temporarily. As a result, lap belt is only available resulting in lack of safety for driver.”
NHTSA complaint #10019022, filed 2003-05, 97,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 11 | 11% |
| 2024 | 26 | 17% |
| 2023 | 23 | 26% |
| 2022 | 108 | 41% |
| 2021 | 68 | 28% |
| 2020 | 55 | 15% |
| 2019 | 109 | 16% |
| 2018 | 296 | 16% |
| 2017 | 155 | 29% |
| 2016 | 202 | 33% |
| 2015 | 237 | 39% |
| 2014 | 378 | 38% |
| 2013 | 417 | 29% |
| 2012 | 32 | 9% |
| 2011 | 18 | 6% |
| 2010 | 34 | 6% |
| 2009 | 44 | 6% |
| 2008 | 105 | 7% |
| 2007 | 60 | 11% |
| 2006 | 42 | 10% |
| 2005 | 96 | 15% |
| 2004 | 146 | 14% |
| 2003 | 142 | 7% |
| 2002 | 69 | 7% |
| 2001 | 78 | 8% |
| 2000 | 171 | 14% |
| 1999 | 388 | 34% |
| 1998 | 308 | 26% |
| 1997 | 96 | 21% |
| 1996 | 40 | 8% |
| 1995 | 43 | 8% |
| 1994 | 32 | 9% |
| 1993 | 28 | 15% |
| 1992 | 26 | 13% |
| 1991 | 17 | 8% |
| 1990 | 26 | 14% |
| 1989 | 6 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 2 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 2 | 20% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1991 Honda Accord
58 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Honda Accord
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.
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