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1990 Honda Accord body problems

33 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
33
of this car's complaints
17%
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Body: door
    28
  • Body
    2
  • Frame and members
    1
  • Body: trunk lid
    1
  • Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
    1
  • Body: door: hinge and attachments
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Accord body problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202025

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Trunk lid failureOpened March 18, 1991, closed October 31, 1991

There is no summary currently available

EA91018

Door lock actuator failureOpened January 23, 1991, closed December 5, 1991

There is no summary currently available

EA91013

Trunk lid failureOpened December 5, 1990, closed March 18, 1991

There is no summary currently available

PE91023

Door lock actuator failureOpened September 27, 1990, closed January 22, 1991

There is no summary currently available

PE90123

What 1990 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 4, 2020 · Body · CA

Hi we'll all I could said that park my car on 53th st and hooper yesterday at 11pm was my last seen of the car is a honda accord 90 green the problem is that is not register under my name but I have the papers on hand.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Body · IL

The driver's side locking mechanism is defective. The door is permanently locked and cannot be opened from the outside handle or interior handle. I feel this is a safety hazard because I am unable to get out of the driver's side door. In the event of an accident or fire or other mishap, this may prove fatal. In fact, when I took my vehicle in for a state of illinois emissions test, they refused to give me the test because they said the door is a safety hazard and I would need to get the door fixed first. Honda motors will not correct the problem at their expense. I learned from a website posting vehicle problems that this is a commonly occuring problem with my model car that honda refuses to correct. I was told that the age and mileage of the car makes it my responsibility. I feel this is something that should not go wrong with a car--similar to a seat belt operating properly at all times.

Filed Sep 29, 2001 · Body · NY

The driver's door mechanism failed in the locked position causing unsafe conditions. The situatuion is such that when the mechanism fails, the options are to rip off the door and replace it with another door.

Filed May 2, 2001 · Body, Seat belts · CA

Driver's door "froze" shut, door was inoperable. Lock assembly/actuator mechanism that froze also controls automatic shoulder harness, which would not work. Contacted several honda dealerships, known problem with 1990 and 1991 models. They have a difficult time keeping part 364246 lock assembly ($265) in stock, due to number of failures. Honda would drill open door and replace assembly for $800. Safety hazard created by both driver's door and shoulder seat belt being inoperable. If known safety hazard/defect, why is consumer expected to pay $800?

Filed Oct 9, 2000 · Body · VA

Diver side door was inoperative, could not open from inside or outside. Locksmiths could not open door. Required body shop to remove entire door replace entire locking system. Entire effort cost in excess of $600.00. Local honda dealer reported this as a problem and requires the inside pannel to be cut away and air chisel the locking device free.

Filed Jun 6, 2000 · Body · MO

Door on driver's side could not be opened from either side. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that parts were not covered under manufacturer's recall, and repairs would only be done at consumer's cost.

Filed Jun 1, 2000 · Body · CA

Consumer was parked outside of the driveway. Driver's side door was stiff and hard, it wouldn't open at all due to hinges coming off. It cost consumer $403.00 to replace door.

Filed Jan 29, 2000 · Body · NY

Power door latch fails to allow door to open at times,door would not allow an exit in an emergency, if some how the car caught fire you could not get out without climbing over the seat to the next door, this door latch had to be replaced twice in just over 1 year. Honda knows that these are a problem because the dealer parts counters stock this door latch,honda only warrantys these latches for 1 year.

Filed Sep 28, 1999 · Body · KY

My car, like many other honda's I've observed, is rusting from the inside-out around both rear fender wells. Since I live in the midwest I thought it may be weather related. I've since noticed many other honda accords from various other states, with little to no snow, ice, and/or salt during the winters, having the same problem. The paint in the affected areas is still there, but has bubbled. Before I have this repaired, I just wanted to check to see if this is possibly a defect in the manufactures design and/or materials.

Filed Mar 17, 1999 · Body · PA

Unable to open rear drivers side door from the inside or outside.

Questions about the 1990 Honda Accord body

Does the 1990 Honda Accord have body problems?

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the body of the 1990 Honda Accord, 17% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1990 Honda Accord body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Honda Accord body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Accord have the most body problems?

The Honda Accord model years with the most body complaints are 2000 (83 complaints), 1998 (76 complaints) and 2002 (75 complaints).

Other 1990 Honda Accord problems

Seat belts 33Locks 30Electrical 26Transmission 15Engine 13Brakes 10Visibility 9Steering 8Acceleration 6Tires 5Fuel system 4Suspension 4Airbags 3Lights 3Seats 1Wheels 1

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