The front seat shoulder lap seat belts have not functioned properly for a long time on both the passenger and driver's side. They do not retract along the doors when the doors are opened and closed. Also, the seat belt warning light and beep are now constantly on making it very difficult to focus on driving.
1990 Honda Civic seat belts problems
34 complaints (37% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 37%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: buckle assembly8
- Front: anchorage8
- Front: retractor4
- Front2
- Rear/other1
- Front: webbing1
- Front: warning light/devices1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Honda Civic seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Honda Civic seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
Related investigations
Seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
EA94035
Seat belt buckle fails
There is no summary currently available
PE94052
What 1990 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Seat belt warning never stops at all times
Tl* the contact owns a 1990 honda civic. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the front passenger side automatic seat belt would not retract and could not be retracted manually. The seat belt could not be used to secure a passenger in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated the seat belt control module had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
The seat belts on my 1990 honda civic do not work. I took them to the honda dealer in rockville, maryland. They kept the car 24 hours, then told me they would have to order retractor motors. They called in a few days and told me to bring the car back in. They kept it three days, then returned it in the same non-working condition and told me it would cost $962 to replace the seat belt retracting mechanism. The driver's side seat belt latch is in the forward unusable position. The passenger's side does not retract either. The service man said that the seat belts themselves had a lifetime guarantee but that the seat belt retracting mechanism was not part of the seat belt assembly.
Driver's seat belt retractor failed.
Trying to get my sealt belt on my honda repaired for last 5 months and honda has not taken any action to repair the broken seat belt after numerous attempts at the dealership and at the corporate level.
The shoulder restraint within the door of the civic does not engage.
Seat belt light came on and never turned off. To turn it off technician had to disconnect a piece under seat, then light went off.
The seat belt assembly of the vehicle is defective causing the chest restraint to be inoperable. Yh
The seat belt assembly of the vehicle is defective causing the chest restraint to be inoperable. Yh
Questions about the 1990 Honda Civic seat belts
Does the 1990 Honda Civic have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Honda Civic, 37% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1990 Honda Civic seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Honda Civic seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V103001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda Civic have the most seat belts problems?
The Honda Civic model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2002 (51 complaints), 2001 (41 complaints) and 1991 (38 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?
Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).
Other 1990 Honda Civic problems
Electrical 18Brakes 6Engine 6Transmission 6Visibility 6Acceleration 5Body 5Lights 4Fuel system 3Tires 3Steering 2Suspension 2Airbags 1Locks 1Seats 1Wheels 1
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