1990 Honda Accord Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems
- 3
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 3 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Vehicle was parked in garage. About four hours later, while driving about 200 yards, a burning smell then fumes appeared. When hood was opened the consumer saw flames. Alternator, possibly wiring harness system defect, caused the fire. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 827442
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Fire began in alternator while vehicle was idling.
Fire reported
ODI 527625
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Drove one tenth of mile; stopped car; pumped gas; smelled odor; turned on ignition; noticed smoke coming from underhood; fire caused by faulty alternator. Tt
Fire reported
ODI 962138