1990 Honda Accord vs 1990 Volvo 240
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Honda Accord | 1990 Volvo 240 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 192 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 64 |
| Investigations | 6 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Volvo 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 33 | 1 |
| Structure | 33 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 7 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 30 | 0 |
| Power Train | 15 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5 |
1990 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.