Model year record

1982 Honda Accord

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 26 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V028000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
903,219
Reported to NHTSA
1992-03-03
Owners notified
1992-03-20

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 CORROSSION WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RUST THROUGH THE AFFECTED PIPES, ALLOWING GASOLINE FUMES AND FUEL TO LEAK.

Safety risk

GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES WILL BE CLEANED AND RECOATED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 84V164000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
177,587
Reported to NHTSA
1984-12-31

Defect description

WIRE IN BATTERY CHARGING CIRCUIT CANNOT TOLERATE THE MAXIMUM CURRENT DRAWN BY THE ALTERNATOR. UNDER REPEATED HIGH ELECTRICAL LOAD, HEAT WILL BUILD UP AT CONNECTOR TERMINAL AREA, MELTING THE PLASTIC WIRE HARNESS, POSSIBLY DISCHARGING BATTERY.

Manufacturer remedy

CHARGING CIRCUIT WIRE WILL BE REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Structure: frame and members1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1

The 1981 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1983 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.