Complaints
242
Crashes
20
Fires
6
Injuries
22
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Honda Accord Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#134 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
Avg mileage:184,942 mi
Crash-related:3
#223 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Avg mileage:150,000 mi
#320 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Honda Accord.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 34 | 3 | — | 184,942 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 23 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | 1 | — | 72,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 8 | 1 | — | 142,350 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 8 | — | — | 145,520 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | — | — | 211,366 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 172,676 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 6 | 1 | — | 147,137 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | 175,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — |
Seat Belt Issues
34
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
184,942
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
Structure:Body:Door
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,000
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,350
Brake Master Cylinder
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,520
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
211,366
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
172,676
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,137
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Honda Accord — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Honda Accord reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Honda Accord has 242 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 34 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Honda Accord?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (34 complaints, avg 184,942 mi); Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch (23 complaints, avg 150,000 mi); Structure:Body:Door (20 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Honda Accord?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 159,683 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Honda Accord?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Honda Accord include 20 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 22 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 1991 Honda Accord have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 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 1991 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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