1991 Honda Accord Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 7%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Honda Accord, 7% of the 212 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 car dies while driving it. When I try to start it again, it tries to turn over but after about 30 minutes it will start. This occurs several times in a day. I replaced the battery cables and it seemed to work for a few days but started doing it again. The rpms would rev past 5000, I would lose power and the car would die again.”
NHTSA complaint #10293957, filed 2009-11“On way to work consumer pulled into a parking lot and noticed smoke coming from the hood. Immediately called aaa, and had it towed to the dealer. Consumer was advised that it needed a new steering rack. The steering fluid was leaking on the front sway bar bushing. They also advised consumer that vehicle needed a new radiator, water pump and distributor.”
NHTSA complaint #849108, filed 1999-09“After driving home at 70 MPH consumer noticed smoke from underhood. Engine cooling fan had melted. The engine cooling fan melted due to a blown fuse circuit.”
NHTSA complaint #887211, filed 2001-05“Vehicle will cut back and cut off while driving at 55-60 MPH. Dealer contacted, and stated they are aware of the problem. Vehicle not repaired, no warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #830181, filed 1998-11Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 28 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 12 | 2% |
| 2009 | 29 | 4% |
| 2008 | 41 | 3% |
| 2007 | 26 | 5% |
| 2006 | 19 | 4% |
| 2005 | 27 | 4% |
| 2004 | 28 | 3% |
| 2003 | 95 | 5% |
| 2002 | 33 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 3% |
| 2000 | 65 | 5% |
| 1999 | 144 | 13% |
| 1998 | 134 | 11% |
| 1997 | 48 | 10% |
| 1996 | 96 | 20% |
| 1995 | 43 | 8% |
| 1994 | 84 | 23% |
| 1993 | 35 | 19% |
| 1992 | 19 | 9% |
| 1991 | 14 | 7% |
| 1990 | 13 | 7% |
| 1989 | 12 | 14% |
| 1988 | 8 | 9% |
| 1987 | 6 | 5% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 4 | 18% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1991 Honda Accord
58 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
17 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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