1989 Honda Accord Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1989 Honda Accord, and owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1989 Honda Accord
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting…
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1989 Honda Accord have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 134,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 25 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I bought the car for my son, who is 18, and when a friend was going to change the oil and he hoisted it to work underneath it, the whole underside of the car is damaged. The muffler isn't secured as i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline
“1989 accord engine compartment caught on fire. *ts the vehicle caught on fire while the consumer was driving 65 MPH. The consumer noticed the temperature gauge in the red prior to the fire. *nm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1989 Honda Accord. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–22 / 26–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Honda Accord model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda Accord model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1989 Honda Accord
How do I know if my 1989 Honda Accord has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1989 Honda Accord; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 95V103001).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Honda models
- Civic16,209 complaints
- CR-V15,994 complaints
- Odyssey12,749 complaints
- Pilot9,325 complaints
- Fit2,196 complaints
- Ridgeline2,186 complaints
- HR-V1,853 complaints
- Passport1,660 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.