1989 Honda Accord seat belts problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1989 Honda Accord — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle was broadsided on the passenger's side and driver's seat belt failed to lock up, forcing driver into steering wheel , etc. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”
filed Aug 28, 2002
“The seat belts do not lock when pulled with a jerk. In case of an accident, it will not restrrain the driver or the passenger.*ak”
filed Aug 12, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 Accord | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Accord | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Accord | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 Accord | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 Accord | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 Accord | 29 | 2% |
| 2017 Accord | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 Accord | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 Accord | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Accord | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Accord | 4 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 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.