1991 Honda Accord Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 8%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Honda Accord, 8% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was not told at the time of purchase this vehicle had a salvaged title. Therefore leading to many many problems with it. There was a defected part put on that was old and rusted,and should have never been there,thus leading to near fatal accidents. I would like to warn everyone who in the future is purchasing an automobile (used) please check out the carfax report on it first since car dealers won't tell you first. This was my last mistake I'll make in buying a used car. I don't think its fair or legal that they get away with this. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10153484, filed 2006-03, 159,000 miles“Sport mode light flashes then transmission does not engage in gears. It starts to make a whining sound ,car moves slowly when gas is pressed. Happens more when weather is hot. Possible problem: transmission control unit (tcu).”
NHTSA complaint #10304483, filed 2010-02, 72,000 miles“After consumer starts vehicle, and shift into drive gear, vehicle will shift into neutral gear and stick. Consumer unable to shift to any other gear. The dealership replaced the transmission, but problem recurred. Please provide more details. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001208, filed 2002-12, 152,000 miles“The contact owns a 1991 Honda Accord. In june of 2008, the transmission control switch was replaced. It failed again in september of 2008. The contact believes that there is a defect with the part itself. The current and failure mileages were unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10243092, filed 2008-09“Speedometer is not working properly. While driving vehicle speedometer drops to zero. Driver can not tell speed when driving. Please describe details. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #977429, filed 1996-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 3% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 16 | 4% |
| 2019 | 43 | 6% |
| 2018 | 139 | 7% |
| 2017 | 33 | 6% |
| 2016 | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 | 40 | 7% |
| 2014 | 65 | 7% |
| 2013 | 110 | 8% |
| 2012 | 27 | 7% |
| 2011 | 21 | 7% |
| 2010 | 45 | 8% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 70 | 5% |
| 2007 | 58 | 11% |
| 2006 | 50 | 12% |
| 2005 | 113 | 17% |
| 2004 | 348 | 34% |
| 2003 | 924 | 47% |
| 2002 | 478 | 46% |
| 2001 | 209 | 23% |
| 2000 | 201 | 17% |
| 1999 | 246 | 22% |
| 1998 | 276 | 23% |
| 1997 | 33 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 21 | 6% |
| 1993 | 17 | 9% |
| 1992 | 25 | 12% |
| 1991 | 18 | 8% |
| 1990 | 15 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 11 | 13% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 | 5 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1991 Honda Accord
58 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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