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1991 Honda Accord

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
212
Received Jan 1995 to Aug 2018
Official recalls listed
3
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Seat belt fails to latch or retract52 complaints · 25% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Rear door latch fails to open or close35 complaints · 17% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Tires blow out or tread separates11 complaints · 5.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #95V103001The 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.
  • Recall #93V056000The 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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 17 crashes, 6 fires, 19 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 14 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

1 more problem

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

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Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 1991 Honda Accord
30
Show as a table
YearComplaints
199522
199630
199715
199815
199922
200025
20019
200211
200312
20045
20052
20062
20073
20084
200910
20104
20116
20124
20133
20140
20151
20165
20171
20181
20190
20200
20210
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2026 (to Oct 2026)0
Total212

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Seat belt fails to latch or retract5225%–NHTSA recall #93V056000, #95V103001
Rear door latch fails to open or close3517%–
Tires blow out or tread separates115.2%–
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes94.3%–
Vehicle catches fire from wiring62.8%–
Tailgate or trunk latch fails52.4%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips52.4%–
Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines52.4%–
Brake master cylinder leaks fluid and fails52.4%–
Frame rusts and corrodes through41.9%–
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving41.9%–
Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up41.9%–
Transmission fails or loses power while driving41.9%–
Cruise control fails to disengage31.4%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #95V103001May 24, 19953,700,000 vehicles affected

    seat belts: front: buckle assembly

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #93V056000April 22, 199345,958 vehicles affected

    seat belts: front: anchorage

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #91V195000November 8, 199119,688 vehicles affected

    interior lighting

    A washer in the cargo area light may not be properly attached, and may have fallen in the cargo light during assembly. If this occurred, and the three position light switch is in the middle position, and the tailgate is open, the washer Can cause a short circuit in the light.

    The light short circuit could cause the switch tooverheat and result in a cargo compartment fire.

    Remedy

    Remove the washers behind the cargo area light and replace any damaged light assemblies.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1991 Honda Accord.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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