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.
1990 Honda Accord: seat belt won't latch or retract
9 of the 192 complaints about the 1990 Honda Accord describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
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
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?
Seatbelts are not operable. Motorized seatbelt stopped working a year ago. Retractor will not come apart.
Failure on the driver side seat belt retractor, seat belt will not retract.
The rear right hand side seat belt buckle has failed. Tt
When open the door the seat belt retractor sticks . Tt
The driver and passenger side seat belt retractor locks you in the seat not all the time . Tt
Front passenger side seat belt buckle jammed and would not open. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- 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: anchorage
- 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
Questions about the 1990 Honda Accord seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1990 Honda Accord?
9 of 192 owner complaints about the 1990 Honda Accord (5%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Honda Accord?
There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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