Complaints
114
Crashes
15
Fires
10
Injuries
17
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Honda Accord Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Crash-related:1
#210 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Crash-related:3
#37 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Honda Accord.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 10 | 3 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 4 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1989 Honda Accord — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1989 Honda Accord reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1989 Honda Accord has 114 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1989 Honda Accord?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (12 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (10 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (7 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1989 Honda Accord?
NHTSA complaints for the 1989 Honda Accord include 15 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 17 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1989 Honda Accord have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1989 Honda Accord as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1989 Honda Accord?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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