1990 Honda Accord DX from North America - Comments

I bought the car used, from a private party (who hadn't had the car long himself). Thus, I had no record of the last timing belt change. This was the first thing replaced.

Right after purchase, I noticed that the right inner CV boot was torn. I've heard about a lot of Honda owners having to replace the CV joints often. I had the boot replaced, so far so good. I think keeping the boot fresh (which costs maybe a fourth of replacing the joint) will make the CV joints last a whole lot longer.

I bought the car in the Mojave Desert, in southern California--a very dry climate. I then took it to college on the coast of northern California, and found that the trunk leaked something awful. This caused the car to fog up inside often. I discovered that the tail light gaskets were old and cracked and that's where the water was coming in. These were replaced by me. I got new gaskets from the dealer at about $6 each. If any of you have a leaky Honda, check the tail lights! It's an easy fix.

The also is some sort of leaky issue in the dash somewhere. Occasionally, there is some water dripping in the front passenger foot well. I think it might be a break in the air conditioning condensation tube, and that it is dripping in the car instead of onto the ground. This I haven't been able to confirm or fix yet, but I haven't asked a professional.

My dad commuted for years in a 1984 Honda Accord hatchback, and since those days (when I was just a kid) I've had a love affair with Honda. I feel they are the absolute best cars on the road, and my new 1990 Honda Accord DX is no exception.

The problems I listed above I would classify as very minor.

This car is a blast to drive. It's very fast, and has room for all my friends.

I see tons of this generation of accord on the roads (1990-1993 I believe), so they're obviously a dependable car.

I own a 1990 Honda Accord that is in the repair shop. It was a very nice car -- not a speck of rust on it, and very dependable for a year, until someone in a Lincoln pulled out onto the road, and sat there blocking traffic, only for me to broadside him. Now, my Honda needs it's first repairs, since I have owned it.

Let me tell you, though, that this is one sturdy little car. I hit the Lincoln at 30mph, and it dented the left front corner of my hood and fender, bent the bumper, broke the left headlight assembly, and the radiator. I have spent just under $500 for parts, and am having it put back together, so that it will be in the same shape it was before the accident. It didn't even hurt the frame, just in case you were going to ask.

I got spinal injuries from the jolt, but I would have gotten hurt worse if I were driving a similar size newer car. I love my Honda, and I will recommend them to others. GREAT CARS!!