1990 Honda Accord seat belts problems

33 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 211,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 33
of this car's complaints: 17%
typical mileage: 211,000
crashes: 4
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Front: buckle assembly
10
Front: retractor
5
Front: anchorage
3
Front: webbing
2
Front: warning light/devices
1
Front
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Accord seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Honda Accord seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 9

Related recalls

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported May 24, 1995 · 3,700,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

Recall number 95V103001 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported April 22, 1993 · 45,958 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The rear outside seating position safety belts may lock up at angles other than those required by fmvss 209, "seat belt assemblies". This does not conform to the motor vehicle safety standard.
Risk: Non-conforming safety belts cause an increased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Replace the sensor in the rear seat belt retractor.

Recall number 93V056000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Seat belt buckle failureOpened October 27, 1994, closed July 31, 1995

There is no summary currently available

EA94035

What 1990 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 2, 2022 · Seat belts · 155,022 miles · CA

The contact owns a 1990 Honda Accord. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the driver’s side seat belt retractor failed to work as needed. The seat belt warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the local dealer with seat belt failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,022.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Seat belts · 248,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 honda accord ex. The contact stated that the seat belt warning system light remained illuminated although the contact had not experienced a seatbelt failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the contact was advised there was a recall on the seatbelts under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 95v103001 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). The manufacturer advised the contact that the repair needed to correct the failure was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 248,000 and the current mileage was 250,000. Updated 5/2/11

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Seat belts · 211,000 miles · TN

1990 honda accord two door coupe passenger front seat belt malfunction. My front track seat belt is locked in the forward position. Normally it retracts to rear position after door closes. I took my car to local honda dealership after they said over the phone that seat belt repair was covered for lifetime of vehicle. The dealership had the car for two days then said I needed a seat belt control unit, not covered by lifetime warranty. Dealer did not fix malfunctioning seat belt. I called honda USA in torrence, ca.(1‑800‑999‑1009), they also said seat belt control unit was not warranted. I do not know what to do other than fix problem at my own expense. Is honda's assumption correct in stating seat belt control unit is not part of the seat belt, thus not covered under lifetime warranty?

Filed Sep 11, 2008 · Seat belts · 220,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 honda accord. For more than a year, the seat belt light illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair costs, although there is a lifetime warranty on the seat belt assembly. The current mileage was 270,000 and failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2008 · Seat belts · 185,000 miles · NC

The passanger front lap belt has failed. It is under a lifetime warranty. Handa has failed to fix it.

Filed Apr 22, 2008 · Seat belts · 88,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 honda accord. The contact stated that the shoulder strap of her seat belt was not functioning properly. She called the manufacturer and the dealer and they both stated that the seat belts were covered under warranty. After the seat belts were inspected, the service technician stated that the seat belt control unit was part of the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that the control unit was not covered under the warranty, and would not be repaired for free. The failure mileage was 88,000 and current mileage was 88,020.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Seat belts · MI · crash · 1 injury

Attorney for client request a complete copy of any and all recall information regarding the 1986-1991 seat belt campaign. *nm recall numbers: ( 93v056000 ,95v103001 ) seat belts:front:anchorage and seat belts:front:buckle assembly are the issues with the seat belt for consumers vehicle.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Seat belts · 226,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

My daughter was hit head-on and her body slammed against the steering wheel. She was wearing both the lap and automatic shoulder belt. Apparently the locking mechanism did not work on the shoulder belt.

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 Dec 4, 2000 · Seat belts · TX

The automatic shoulder belt on the passenger's side moves back and fourth on the rail.

Questions about the 1990 Honda Accord seat belts

Does the 1990 Honda Accord have seat belts problems?

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

At what mileage do 1990 Honda Accord seat belts problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 211,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Honda Accord seat belts?

Yes, 2 recalls: 95V103001, 93V056000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Honda Accord have the most seat belts problems?

The Honda Accord model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1991 (58 complaints), 2000 (56 complaints) and 2002 (39 complaints).