1987 HONDA ACCORD
3 recalls, 131 complaints - 1 TSBs
95V103001 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECUR... Read more
92V028001 Apr 15, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
IF THE PLASTIC COATING OF THE FUEL FILLER AND/OR BREATHER PIPE IS DAMAGED, SALT WATER MAY ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE PLASTIC COATING AND THE STEEL PIPES, AND THE ACCUMULATION COULD CAUSE CORROSION WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RUST THROUGH THE AFFECTED PIPES, ALLOWING GASOLINE FUMES AND FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence
GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPAIRS WILL BE MADE TO VEHICLES WITH CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES.
87V171000 Oct 29, 1987
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.
Consequence
VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.
Remedy
UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.
Complaint Statistics
131 total complaints
11 crashes 1 fires 13 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 28 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 10 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 8 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 6 |
| TIRES | 6 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Aug 1, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
THIS IS WITH REGARDS TO CAMPAIGNS 92V028000 AND 92V028001. BOTH CAMPAIGNS CALL FOR REPAIRS TO DAMAGED PART, BUT DON'T ADDRESS HOW LONG MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR REPAIRING SPECIFIC PART. IN THIS CASE IT IS THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND BREATHER TUBE. HONDA OBVIOUSLY MUST HAVE CHANGED MANUF... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 1, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
THIS IS WITH REGARDS TO CAMPAIGNS 92V028000 AND 92V028001. BOTH CAMPAIGNS CALL FOR REPAIRS TO DAMAGED PART, BUT DON'T ADDRESS HOW LONG MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR REPAIRING SPECIFIC PART. IN THIS CASE IT IS THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND BREATHER TUBE. HONDA OBVIOUSLY MUST HAVE CHANGED MANUF... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Nov 30, 2004
Incident date: Aug 14, 2004
THE VEHICLE'S GAS FILLER PIPE RUSTED. *NM CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 92V028000 DUE TO THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HONDA MOTOR COMPANY REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF REPAIRS. *TC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Feb 13, 2004
Incident date: Feb 13, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL CONCERNING FUEL TANK FILLER NECK LEAK. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY JUST LOOKED AT IT. DEALER NEVER CHANGED THE TUBE BECAUSE AT THAT TIME IT WAS NOT LEAKING. CURRENTLY CONSUMER SAW FUEL LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DISCOVERED THAT T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Nov 7, 2003
Incident date: Jun 25, 2003
VEHICLE'S HOOD FLEW OPEN AND WRAPPED AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. *MR *SCC *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 4, 2003
Incident date: Nov 4, 2003
THERE WAS A FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN FILLING UP VEHICLE. DRIVER NOTIFIED THE DEALER BY PHONE. THE DEALER TOLD THE DRIVER THAT RECALL CAMPAIGN 92V028001 EXPIRED, AND HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
DRIVER NOTICED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, AND THE HOT SIGN APPEARED ON THE THERMOSTAT. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, OIL AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD AREA. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Aug 26, 2003
Incident date: Jun 29, 2003
WHILE PARKED, THE BATTERY EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *PH *JB
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Aug 13, 2003
CONSUMER STATES UPON FILLING THE GAS TANK A LEAK DEVELOPED FROM THE FILLER NECK PIPE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 11, 2003
Incident date: Aug 11, 2003
CONSUMER STATES FUEL LINE IS CROSSING UNDER THE DRIVER MAT AND IS LEAKING GAS DUE THAT LINES BEING RUSTED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER QUESTIONED WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN THE NEXT TIME IT RUST THROUGH OR A PASSENGER IS SMOKING? *PH
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Jun 6, 2003
FUEL FILLER PIPE IS RUSTING THROUGH, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Nov 25, 2002
DOES RECALL # 92V028001 STILL APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE? BAD FUEL LEAK INSIDE OF VECHICLE. DT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 15, 2002
NO SUMMARY.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 15, 2002
NO SUMMARY. DT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 29, 2002
Incident date: Oct 24, 2002
DEALER STATES THAT THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED AND WILL NOT PERFORM RECALL ON VEHICLE. RECALL#92V028001 FUEL SYSTEMS. HONDA OF ESSEX PLEASE PROVIDE THE NUMBER AND ADDRESS TS
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 21, 2002
Incident date: Aug 23, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM (GENERAL TIRE 185-70R13). *TS *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Aug 27, 2002
ENGINE STALLS/DIES IF TANK IS NOT FULL. PROBLEM IS WORSE IN WINTER THAN SUMMER.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jul 7, 1987
CORROSION OF FUEL FILLER AND BREATHER PIPE RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE, THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR RECALL 92V-028 STATING THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE, FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jul 7, 1987
CORROSION OF FUEL FILLER AND BREATHER PIPE RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE, THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR RECALL 92V-028 STATING THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE, FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Jul 7, 1987
CORROSION OF FUEL FILLER AND BREATHER PIPE RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE, THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR RECALL 92V-028 STATING THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE, FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Jul 7, 1987
CORROSION OF FUEL FILLER AND BREATHER PIPE RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE, THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR RECALL 92V-028 STATING THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE, FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Jul 7, 1987
CORROSION OF FUEL FILLER AND BREATHER PIPE RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE, THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR RECALL 92V-028 STATING THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE, FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Jul 7, 1987
CORROSION OF FUEL FILLER AND BREATHER PIPE RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE, THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR RECALL 92V-028 STATING THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE, FUEL PUMP ALSO FAILED .
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 2, 2001
Incident date: Sep 28, 2001
COOPER, LIFELINER CLASSIC II TIRES, DOT#U9E8CU9410 , 18570R13; WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING HARD, TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, KNOCKING OFF FRONT BUMPER. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH WHEN THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN DA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Sep 14, 2001
THE CAR HAS A STRONG GAS ODOR AFTER CAR TURNED OFF COMING FROM THE FUEL FILTER/LINE AREA. THE RECALL ORDER SAYS THAT THEY SHOULD DO IT FOR FREE. THE CAR IS UNDER A RECALL ORDER (ORDER #92V028001) FOR CORRODED FUEL LINES & FITTINGS. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THEM TO CHECK THE LINES/FITTINGS, AS OU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2001
Incident date: May 7, 2001
WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND BRAKES DIDN'T HOLD.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Aug 20, 2001
Incident date: May 7, 2001
WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND BRAKES DIDN'T HOLD.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 20, 2001
Incident date: May 7, 2001
WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND BRAKES DIDN'T HOLD.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 2, 2001
Incident date: Aug 2, 2001
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 92V028001. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND TOOK VEHICLE FOR FUEL TANK FILLER REPAIR. WAS SUPPOSE TO REPLACE FUEL FILLER. LATER FOUND OUT FILLER WAS NOT REPLACED DUE TO CAP NOT FITTING PROPERLY. FILLER WAS RUSTY. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED THAT FILLER WAS ONLY S... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. I THINK THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES I AM A LOCAL MECHANIC AND I HAVE SEEN THIS MANY TIMES ON MOST ACCORDS THAT HAVE BEEN DRIVEN DOWN FROM THE NORTH. I PURCHASED MY ACCORD USED AND SURE ENOUGH I HAVE COMPONET FAILURE. MY ACCORD WAS ORIGNALY PURCHASSED IN WEST VIR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 23, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Mar 9, 2001
Incident date: Mar 9, 2001
VEHICLE RAN INTO GARGE DOOR DUE TO APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT SAME TIME. BELIEVED PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BOTH PEDALS DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 27, 2001
Incident date: Jan 11, 2001
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, THE IMPACT UNLATCHED THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT CAUSING PASSENGERS HEAD TO GO THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND KNEES TO GO THROUGH THE DASH BOARD. NLM
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 26, 1996
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL (92V-028) PERFORMED, THE REPAIR WAS NOT SUFFICIENT AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE REPLACED (JAN-13-00) DUE TO RUST WHICH CAUSED FUMES TO ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR. *MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 5, 2000
Incident date: Apr 26, 1996
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL (92V-028) PERFORMED, THE REPAIR WAS NOT SUFFICIENT AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE REPLACED (JAN-13-00) DUE TO RUST WHICH CAUSED FUMES TO ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR. *MJS
WHEELS
Dec 4, 2000
Incident date: Dec 3, 2000
WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BROKE OFF FROM AXLE WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. *AK
TIRES
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Sep 4, 2000
THIS TIRE HAD LESS THAN 40,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT.( DOT NUMBER: HYEVR3A285 TIRE SIZE: P17570R13 )
TIRES
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
TIRE SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING. LACK OF RESPONSE FROM FIRESTONE.( DOT NUMBER: HYE8 R3A 1 TIRE SIZE: H09L )
TIRES
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Sep 4, 2000
THIS TIRE HAD LESS THAN 40,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT.( DOT NUMBER: HYEVR3A285 TIRE SIZE: P17570R13 )
TIRES
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
TIRE SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING. LACK OF RESPONSE FROM FIRESTONE.( DOT NUMBER: HYE8 R3A 1 TIRE SIZE: H09L )
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 5, 2000
Incident date: May 20, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO A HIGH AMOUNT OF SPEED WITHOUT THROTTLE APPLICATION. SPEED COULD HAVE BEEN AS HIGH AS 100 MPH IF DRIVER HAD NOT CONTINUE TO APPLY THE BRAKES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP FOUND THE THROTTLE BODY BROKEN. THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN R... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 19, 2000
Incident date: May 4, 2000
DRIVING ON CITY STREET & HEARD DRAGGING NOISE. STOPPED & LOOKED UNDER REAR OF CAR & SAW NOTHING UNUSUAL BUT DID SMELL HOT RUBBER SMELL. THEN I SAW THAT THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WAS BADLY TIPPED IN. ODVIOUSLY SOMETHING UNDER THERE WAS BROKEN. HAD IT TOWED TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, GENE STEVENS AT 1033 BRI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 10, 2000
Incident date: Feb 14, 2000
UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION, ACCORDING TO MECHANICS WAS EVIDENTLY CAUSE BY WEAR OR SUDDEN MALFUNCTION IN THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY, A SNAPPED BELT OR CABLE THAT MIGHT ACCOUNT FOR THE BRIEF, REPETITIVE SOUND UNDER THE HOOD IMMEDIATELY BEFOR THE ACCELERATION.
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Mar 6, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 3, 2000
Incident date: Nov 10, 1999
CONSUMER RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE ON FUEL SYSTEMS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT WAS REFUSED RECALL REPAIR (92V028001). *AK *YC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 28, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
NO SUMMARY.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Aug 16, 1999
Incident date: Jul 9, 1999
FUEL FILLER HAD BUSTED & WAS SUCKED BACK IN FUEL TANK & DAMAGED FUEL TANK. FUEL RAN OUT, AND VEHICLE OVERHEATED. WOULD NOT START. TAKING TO DEALER. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 30, 1999
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELTS CAME LOOSE DURING A CRASH. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BUCKLE. *AK
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Apr 22, 1999
Incident date: Dec 28, 1998
THE DOOR HINGE POST ON DRIVER'S SIDE CORRODED/RUSTED. THE POST FAILS TO HOLD THE BOTTOM OF DOOR IN PLACE. THE TOP HINGE POST IS IN TACT & HOLDING DOOR. NOTHING IS HAPPENING TO PASSENGER'S DOOR. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & NO HELP WAS COMING FORTH. *AK
Showing 50 of 131 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 HONDA ACCORD
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 HONDA ACCORD
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
HON950405B
Apr 1, 1995
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 1986-87 ACCORD FUEL FILLER PIPE RECALL. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA ACCORD
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA24002
Opened: Apr 15, 2024
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system, in model year 2017-2019 Honda CR-V and 2018-2019 Honda A... Read more
RQ24006
Opened: Apr 4, 2024 , Closed: Mar 26, 2025
Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate
On April 4, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ24006 to investigate American Honda Motor Co.’s (Honda’s) proposed remedy for recall 23V-782 as well as scope of the vehicles involved. Honda issued recall 23V-782 on November 21, 2023, which concerns certain model year (MY) 2... Read more
PE22003
Opened: Feb 21, 2022 , Closed: Apr 18, 2024
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system, in model year 2017-2019 Honda CR-V and 2018-2019 Honda A... Read more
EA21001
Opened: May 6, 2021 , Closed: Aug 25, 2023
Loss of Direction Control
On May 6, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA21-001) to assess a sudden loss of steering control, in Model Year (MY) 2013-2015 Honda Accord vehicles. Consumers alleged while driving the steering wheel would pull to the left or the right independently. Stee... Read more
DP20005
Opened: Nov 23, 2020 , Closed: May 7, 2021
Loss of Direction Control
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition dated October 19, 2020 requesting an investigation of an alleged defect in the steering system in Model Year (MY) 2013 Honda Accord vehicles. The petitioner alleges that MY2013 Honda accord vehicles are experiencing a sudden loss of steer... Read more
PE15029
Opened: Aug 18, 2015 , Closed: Jun 17, 2016
SRS Control Module Failure
As discussed further below, and by letter dated January 22, 2016, Honda is recalling certain model year (MY) 2008 through 2010 Honda Accords to replace a defective air bag/SRS control module that can result in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) becoming fully inoperative (disabled).See NHTSA Sa... Read more
PE14033
Opened: Nov 4, 2014 , Closed: Oct 6, 2015
Electric Power Steering Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-033 to investigate 24 complaints alleging loss of power steering while driving in model year (MY) 2013 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS).Analysis of service data for the original 24 complaints and 33 additional com... Read more
AQ14004
Opened: Oct 30, 2014 , Closed: Apr 21, 2016
Honda EWR Reporting
In a Consent Order executed on December 29, 2014, American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) admitted that it violated the Safety Act by failing to report certain death and injury incidents that were required to be reported to NHTSA under 49 C.F.R. ? 579.21(b), and by failing to report certain customer satisf... Read more
EA14004
Opened: Jul 29, 2014 , Closed: Jan 4, 2016
Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment
Honda is conducting a safety recall of approximately 303,900 model year 2008-2009 Honda Accord sedans to address inadvertent deployment of the side air bags (see NHTSA recall 15V-665 for more information).It should be noted that almost all of the recalled vehicles are the 2008 Accords (built from st... Read more
PE14004
Opened: Jan 31, 2014 , Closed: Jul 29, 2014
Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment
ODI has identified 293 incidents of alleged inadvertent deployment of the side air bags in model year (MY) 2008 Honda Accord 4-door vehicles.This total represents all incidents reported to both ODI and Honda including those from Honda's warranty system (note: the total shown above eliminates all dup... Read more
DP10004
Opened: Nov 18, 2010 , Closed: Dec 14, 2011
Braking Performance
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation and recall MY 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles for a possible safety defect related to braking performance.The petitioner in a defect petition letter and in a complaint filed with ODI under... Read more
EA09001
Opened: Jan 5, 2009 , Closed: Oct 14, 2010
Ignition Shift Interlock
On August 4, 2010, American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a ignition interlock defect in approximately 384,220 model year (MY) 2003 Honda Accord and Civic and MY 2003 and 2004 Honda Element vehicles with automatic transmissions (Recall 10V-364... Read more
RQ08006
Opened: Sep 8, 2008 , Closed: Jan 5, 2009
IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK
ODI HAS RECEIVED 16 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING FAILURES OF THE IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK THAT ALLOWED THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING SHIFTED TO PARK IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 AND 2003 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.ELEVEN OF THE ... Read more
PE05043
Opened: Aug 12, 2005 , Closed: Mar 24, 2006
SRS READINESS INDICATOR ILLUMINATION
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE DESIGNED WITH AN OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT TO SUPPRESS THE SIDE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF AN OUT-OF-POSITION OCCUPANT.ON SOME VEHICLES, THE OPDS UNIT AND SENSOR GRID MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO HIGH MOISTURE CONTENT AND/OR TO SPORADIC ELECTRICAL... Read more
DP04006
Opened: Oct 8, 2004 , Closed: Jan 13, 2005
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) PRODUCED AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) LETTER DATED OCTOBER 14, 2004 WHICH DEFINED THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS MODEL YEAR 1999 - 2001 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRIOR RECALL ACTION (03V423) HONDA CONDUCTED TO RESOLVE AN INTERLOCK DEFE... Read more
PE04053
Opened: Jul 26, 2004 , Closed: Nov 22, 2004
FRONTAL DRIVER AIR BAG
DURING TWO OF 13 NHTSA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COMPATIBILITY CRASH TESTS, THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG FAILED TO PROPERLY DEPLOY DUE TO A LARGE TEAR IN THE AIRBAG FABRIC.BOTH R&D TEST VEHICLES THAT CONTAINED A FAILED AIR BAG WERE 4-DOOR, 4-CYLINDER (L4) VEHICLES.SUBSEQUENT STATIC AND DYNAMIC TESTS ... Read more
EA03017
Opened: Sep 9, 2003 , Closed: Dec 17, 2003
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
SIX OF THE ODI COMPLAINTS ARE DUPLICATIVE OF HONDA COMPLAINTS, AS WELL AS FOUR OF THE CRASHES.THE ONE INJURY OCCURRED WHEN A ROLLAWAY VEHICLE STRUCK THE EXITING OPERATOR WHO HAD INADVERTENTLY PARKED THE VEHICLE IN AN UNSECURED STATE (NOT IN PARK, BRAKE NOT ENGAGED).HONDA IDENTIFIED THE WARRANTY CLAI... Read more
PE03014
Opened: Apr 15, 2003 , Closed: Sep 5, 2003
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM
SIX OF THE ODI COMPLAINTS ARE DUPLICATIVE OF THE MANUFACTURER COMPLAINTS, AS WELL AS FOUR OF THE CRASHES.THE NOTED INJURY OCCURRED WHEN A ROLLAWAY VEHICLE THAT HAD BEEN INADVERTENTLY PARKED IN NEUTRAL STRUCK THE EXITING OPERATOR.THE WARRANTY CLAIM COUNT SHOWN FOR OTHER REPRESENTS INCIDENTS WHERE HON... Read more
PE02072
Opened: Oct 2, 2002 , Closed: Mar 28, 2003
SEAT FRAME BRACKET FAILURE
THIS PE WAS OPENED BASED ON 10 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS IN THE ODI DATABASE ALLEGING THAT THE POWER ASSISTED SEATS WERE FAILING IN CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES.FAILURES ARE CONCENTRATED IN THE 1998-99 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES.THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT BOTTOM TO THE SEAT BASE IS FRACTURING ... Read more
DP01002
Opened: Mar 1, 2001 , Closed: Aug 6, 2001
ABS
SQ99002
Opened: Jan 25, 1999
HEADLAMP WIRING
HONDA HAS APPARENTLY ISSUED A REPAIR KIT FOR HEADLAMP WIRING FOR THE HONDA ACCORD WHICH DOES NOT INCLUDE A SET OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW THE WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED.THE PRODUCT NUMBER FOR THIS REPAIR KIT IS 06200-SEO-306 WITH COMPONENT PART NUMBERS 32119-SEO-3050 0060-1 AND 32109-SEO-3050 006002.THE A... Read more
PE96014
Opened: Feb 23, 1996 , Closed: Oct 31, 1996
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE93083
Opened: Sep 27, 1993 , Closed: Jan 31, 1994
STALLING
There is no summary currently available
EA91018
Opened: Mar 18, 1991 , Closed: Oct 31, 1991
TRUNK LID FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91013
Opened: Jan 23, 1991 , Closed: Dec 5, 1991
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91023
Opened: Dec 5, 1990 , Closed: Mar 18, 1991
TRUNK LID FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90123
Opened: Sep 27, 1990 , Closed: Jan 22, 1991
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP88008
Opened: Jan 13, 1988 , Closed: Mar 30, 1988
ACCORD SUDDEN ACCEL-SEE DP87-026
ACCORD SUDDEN ACCEL-SEE DP87-026
DP87026
Opened: Jul 13, 1987 , Closed: Jul 21, 1987
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
DP87013
Opened: Mar 3, 1987 , Closed: May 4, 1987
HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED
HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED
PE86066
Opened: Jul 28, 1986 , Closed: Nov 3, 1986
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:INFORMATION FROM HONDA RELEVANTTO THIS PE WAS PROVIDED BY LETTER DATED 8 SEPTEMBER AND A PRESENTATION TONHTSA ON 2 OCTOBER.HONDA HAS ISSUED NO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS OROTHER NOTIFICATIONS TO DEALERS RELATING TO FUEL FLOW AND DELIVERY, THROTTLECONTROL, OR... Read more
DP86013
Opened: Jul 8, 1986 , Closed: Aug 21, 1986
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS
HONDA ACCORD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA ACCORD across all model years (1976, 2024).
414
Total Recalls
31,800
Total Complaints
32
Investigations
2,806
Reported Crashes
373
Reported Fires
83
Reported Deaths
HONDA ACCORD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2025 | 0 | 110 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 200 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 142 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 346 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 327 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 533 | View |
| 2019 | 6 | 1,045 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 2,835 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 762 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 813 | View |
| 2015 | 5 | 817 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 1,429 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 1,892 | View |
| 2012 | 8 | 506 | View |
| 2011 | 9 | 357 | View |
| 2010 | 13 | 703 | View |
| 2009 | 11 | 858 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 1,855 | View |
| 2007 | 10 | 700 | View |
| 2006 | 17 | 541 | View |
| 2005 | 24 | 880 | View |
| 2004 | 22 | 1,307 | View |
| 2003 | 24 | 2,384 | View |
| 2002 | 16 | 1,267 | View |
| 2001 | 19 | 1,160 | View |
| 2000 | 21 | 1,506 | View |
| 1999 | 17 | 1,345 | View |
| 1998 | 19 | 1,429 | View |
| 1997 | 15 | 546 | View |
| 1996 | 13 | 579 | View |
| 1995 | 14 | 673 | View |
| 1994 | 13 | 476 | View |
| 1993 | 11 | 222 | View |
| 1992 | 12 | 249 | View |
| 1991 | 13 | 242 | View |
| 1990 | 12 | 229 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 114 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 102 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 3 | 131 | |
| 1986 | 2 | 63 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 19 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 25 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 26 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |