Known Recalls

Model year record

1987 Honda Accord

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 131 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V103001

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
3,700,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-24
Owners notified
1995-05-19

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.

Safety risk

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V028001

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
920,583
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-15
Owners notified
1993-04-30

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.

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

REPAIRS WILL BE MADE TO VEHICLES WITH CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V171000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
99,088
Reported to NHTSA
1987-10-29
Owners notified
1987-11-19

Defect description

OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.

Safety risk

VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.

Manufacturer remedy

UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly28—
Fuel system, gasoline10—
Vehicle speed control9—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap8—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly6—
Tires6—
Exterior lighting: headlights3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3—
Power train: automatic transmission3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Suspension: rear3—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Tires: tread/belt210,023 mi
Wheels2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1137,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Unknown or other1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—

The 1986 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1988 model has about 1.5 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.