Consumer stated that her vehicle caught fire. Also, she was told that the brake light in the back window shorted out. This caused a wire to ignite and there were flames and black smoke. The intense heat caused the rear windshield to explode. Please help as she states she needs help to repair vehicle.
1990 Honda Accord: fire, smoke or burning smell
8 of the 192 complaints about the 1990 Honda Accord describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The consumer had engine trouble. The vehicle started to smoke and had become engulfed in flames. *ph
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.
While parking/testing and turning signals, under the dash began to smoke, and flames started under the hood. Dealer has been contcted.
Vehicle was parked in garage. About four hours later, while driving about 200 yards, a burning smell then fumes appeared. When hood was opened the consumer saw flames. Alternator, possibly wiring harness system defect, caused the fire. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Upon parking, moments later vehicle caught on fire under hood, due to electrical short.
Driving vehicle, parked vehicle in company garage, got out of vehicle, noticed smoke coming from under hood, lifted the hood of vehicle, noticed flames. *ak
Drove one tenth of mile; stopped car; pumped gas; smelled odor; turned on ignition; noticed smoke coming from underhood; fire caused by faulty alternator. Tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1990 Honda Accord fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1990 Honda Accord?
8 of 192 owner complaints about the 1990 Honda Accord (4%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Honda Accord?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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