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1990 Honda CRX problems

The most common problem on the 1990 Honda CRX is tires. It has fewer complaints than a typical CRX model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Tires

The worst 1990 Honda CRX problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Problems by type

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  • Tires
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Honda CRX 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1990 Honda CRX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 29, 2011 · Seat belts · 280,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 honda crx. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the seat belt retractor was not working properly. The seat belt retractor that was attached to the door and the seat belt would not retract or remain lose. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 280,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Engine · 131,753 miles · FL

1990 honda civic crx spontaneous failure while driving at 55 MPH. *mr noise was heard coming from the distributor area followed by the emission light coming on. The consumer suggested that the distributor issue may be that same as described in the 1990 and 1991 recall.

Filed Apr 17, 2004 · Tires · FL · crash

Bout siga supreme tr tires only used for less then three months was going 35 in light rain had to quick stop tires would not keep traction the brakes did not lock up either the tires simply did not hold the road rear ended another car... And totaled my car whtch I had three years of work into 195-50-15 thay were sold to me as performance tires as well.

Filed Nov 26, 2001 · Airbags · VT · crash · 1 injury

Was driving 40mph & lost control of vehicle due to a lot of play in steering wheel. Vehicle went off the road into a ditch. Air bags failed to deploy, and shoulder belt restrained passenger for short while. Was hospitalized with a broken back.

Filed Oct 3, 1996 · Tires · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Futura tires designed to be installed w/rotation of tire in one direction only, however no precautions are in place at point of installation, resulting in incorrect installation/loss of traction/accident.

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Questions about the 1990 Honda CRX

Is the 1990 Honda CRX reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1990 Honda CRX, fewer than a typical CRX model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Honda CRX?

Tires, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).

How many recalls does the 1990 Honda CRX have?

No recalls on record.

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