1990 Honda Accord power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1990 Honda Accord — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling at 10 mph, driver suddenly heard a loud pop and the vehicle suddenly went to the right. Felt like the brakes were on. Mechanic states it's the transmission. *ak”
filed Jul 14, 2003
“6/12/01.negotiated with aamco transmissions(10691biscayne blvd jax,fl 32218,manager jack)for rebuilt transmission.total of 1905.67 was paid in full by 7/3 car released.7/4 transmission failed.returned vechicle,kept until 7/12/01. Transmission failed 7/13/01.vehicle returned,aamco claimed that the…”
filed Jul 23, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information regarding a/t slippage. *et
010101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2001Information on vehicles exhbiting a transmission that slips after driving. *tt
161100 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 16, 2000
Power Train problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 Accord | 5 | 4% |
| 2023 Accord | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 Accord | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 Accord | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 Accord | 15 | 4% |
| 2019 Accord | 43 | 7% |
| 2018 Accord | 130 | 7% |
| 2017 Accord | 33 | 6% |
| 2016 Accord | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 Accord | 40 | 7% |
| 2014 Accord | 63 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.