1991 Honda ACCORD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
147 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
166,219 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 42 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 31 of 147 complaints (21.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 6.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 4.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 4.1% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 4.1% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 2.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 31 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 16 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 13 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Seat Belts:Front | 6 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 6 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 5 |
Seat Belts: 31; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 16; Structure:Body:Door: 13; Electrical System: 6; Seat Belts:Front: 6; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 6; Tires: 6; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 12 |
| 150,000 and above | 24 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 12; 150,000 and above: 24
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (24). 105 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1995: 22; 1996: 17; 2000: 25; 2001: 9; 2002: 11; 2003: 12; 2004: 5; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 3; 2008: 4; 2009: 10; 2010: 4; 2011: 6; 2012: 4; 2013: 3; 2015: 1; 2016: 5; 2017: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003032 · 2003-01-20 (January 20, 2003)
DURING NORMAL TO HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE BRAKE PEDAL FAIL AND WENT DIRECTLY TO THE FLOOR WHEN PRESS. THE CAR SLOWLY SLOW DOWN WHEN THIS HAPPEN AND HAS NO BRAKING FEELING IN THE FRONT WHEELS.
Owner-reported narrative. 145,520 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003032 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10211815 · 2007-12-13 (December 13, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 HONDA ACCORD. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE IT WAS PARKED. THE FIRE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE AND IGNITED INTO FLAMES WHEN IT REACHED THE BRAKE LINE AND FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO THE STREET. THE FIRE MARSHALL AND POLICE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. BASED ON THE PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION, THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN TAMPERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED NEAR OR AROUND THE PA…
Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10211815 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001208 · 2002-12-19 (December 19, 2002)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 152,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001208 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069014 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
D4 GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH FAILED: BURNED BULB OR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT FAILUTE (RECALL)?
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10069014 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10134589 · 2005-08-29 (August 29, 2005)
FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING, I CHECKED TO SEE IF MY SEAT BELT WAS WORKING. IT WASN'T. I THEN TRIED THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE MY 13 YEAR OLD GRANDCHILD WAS, AND IT WASN'T WORKING EITHER. (WOULD NOT CATCH TO HOLD A PERSON IN) WENT ON THE INTERNET, AND FOUND OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. OF COURSE THERE WERE SUGGESTIONS ON BAD FUSES, OR WIRING. I CALLED MY DEALER, AND THEY SAID SEAT BELTS WERE CHECKED WITH A JERK. YES, I ASKED IF THEY WERE EVER ON RECALL, AND HE SAID ONLY THE BACK ONES. I DO HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO CHECK T…
Owner-reported narrative. 54,274 miles reported. Look up ODI 10134589 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10276189 · 2009-07-09 (July 9, 2009)
AUTOMATIC SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING ON 91 HONDA ACCORD. TOOK IT TO HONDA & WAS TOLD THE LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL PART OF THE SEAT BELT IS NOT APPLICABLE. THAT MAKES NO SENSE BECAUSE WITHOUT THAT I HAVE NO SEAT BELT MAKING THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE & I DON'T HAVE $400 DOLLARS TO REPLACE IT. HONDA SHOULD HAVE SPECIFIED THIS WHEN MAKING THESE CARS BECAUSE THIS IS NOT LIVING UP TO THERE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SAFE AUTOMOBILES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 240,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10276189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10350529 · 2010-08-19 (August 19, 2010)
FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS, BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SHOULDER SEATBELTS SIMULTANEOUSLY BEHAVE ERRATICALLY. SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR, THE FRONT SHOULDER BELTS HAVE DONE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, THEN HOURS OR DAYS LATER RETURNED TO NORMAL. ----- (A) FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN CAR STOPPED AND DOOR OPENED, AND REMAIN PERMANENTLY ENGAGED FOR SEVERAL HOURS OR SEVERAL DAYS. ----- (B) FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN I ENTERED AND STARTED THE CAR, THEN REMAINING PERMANENTLY UNENGAGED FOR SEVERAL HOURS OR DAYS. ----- (C). DISENGAGED WHILE I DROVE THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 91,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10350529 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10470896 · 2012-08-16 (August 16, 2012)
THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT HAS GONE FORWARD AND WILL NOT RETRACT OBSTRUCTING THE STEERING WHEEL, AND IS JUST GENERALLY UNSAFE... THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED BY A LIFETIME HONDA WARRANTY BUT THEY REFUSE TO HONOR IT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 250,667 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470896 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10188180 · 2007-04-17 (April 17, 2007)
MY 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT COMES ON WHILE I AM DRIVING AND THE CAR JERKS, OR IF IT HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS IDLING THE CAR STALLS. IT THE LIGHT IS ON I HAVE TO SHIFT BEFORE THE RPM 'S GET TO 3500 OR THE CAR SHAKES AND LOOSES POWER. WHEN THE LIGHT IS OFF THE CAR RUNS FINE. I CAN ONLY DRIVE ABOUT 10 MILES BEFORE THE LIGHT COMES ON. THE LIGHT COMES ON EITHER WHEN I START THE CAR OR SHORTLY AFTER EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE CAR. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10188180 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 863657 · 2000-06-15 (June 15, 2000)
TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING KNOCKING NOISE. ALSO, WHEN SHIFTING GEARS VEHICLE STALLED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 863657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10985573 · 2017-05-14 (May 14, 2017)
CAR DIED WHEN I'M STOPPED AND WHEN I ACCELERATE. NOW I CAN'T GET IT TO START AT ALL. THE SPARKS ARE GOOD, THE FUEL PUMP IS GOOD AND IT HAS GAS IN IT .
Owner-reported narrative. 123,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10985573 at NHTSA ↗