1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 1990
  4. Alternator/Generator/Regulator

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.

  • August 17, 1998

    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

  • October 14, 1997

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Fire began in alternator while vehicle was idling.

    Fire reported

    ODI 527625

  • February 27, 1995

    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