Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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What breaks on a 1984 Honda Accord
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Seat Belts
624.0%
Engine & Cooling
520.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
416.0%
Median failure at 165,367 miles
Body & Structure
416.0%
Electrical System
28.0%
Equipment & Accessories
14.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14.0%
Brakes
14.0%
Steering
14.0%
1 crashes, 0 fires
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 1995peak 3May 2005
NHTSA investigations into the 1984 Honda Accord
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP87013Opened 3 Mar 1987Closed 4 May 1987ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED
HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED
PE86066Opened 28 Jul 1986Closed 3 Nov 1986VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
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 ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS THAT MAY RESULT IN UNINTENDED SUDDENACCELERATION.THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A CARBURETOR DESIGNWHICH, ACCORDING TO HONDA'S EVALUATION, WILL NOT PERMIT ENGINE RPM TOEXCEED A FAST IDLE CONDITION OF 2000 RPM WITHOUT DRIVER ACTUATION OF THETHROTTLE. TEST DATA WERE PROVI...
Recalls on the 1984 Honda Accord
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
92V028000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
Risk: GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
83V130000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 1992025107,190 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, road salt may cause the fuel filler and/or breather pipe to rust through, resulting in fuel leakage. In the presence of an igntion source a vehicle fire could occur. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and repaired if necessary.
Recall 19831077,307 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the voltage regulator integrated circuit could fail and lead to an overcharging condition. Continued vehicle operation while in overcharging condition will damage the battery and could cause sudden loss of all electrical power.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Lorain, OHCrash
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
NHTSA complaint #501314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 165,367 milesCinncinnati, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
CONTACT STATES: 1984 HONDA ACCORD HAS A RUSTED GAS FILLER NECK, RECALL 92V028000. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE THE FILLER NECK BECAUSE THE AREA IS SO RUSTED THE NEW NECK WILL NOT ATTACH TO IT. THE FUEL LINE IS ALSO CONTAMINATED DUE TO RUST. CAR WOULD NOT START, AND NOW STALLS IN TRAFFIC. FUEL IS LEAKING OUT OF THE CARBURETOR, AND IS A FIRE HAZARD.*AK
NHTSA complaint #10119825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marysville, OH
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
I HAD TAKEN MY 1984 HONDA ACCORD IN FOR BRAKES TO MY MECHANIC. AFTER LOOKING AT THE CAR ON THE LIFT HE STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT THAT IT POSED A THREAT TO ME DRIVING AND THEREFORE REFUSED TO MAKE ANY FURTHER REPAIRS ON IT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MARYSVILLE TIRE AND AUTO SVS FOR A 2ND OPINION AND THERE, THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT HE TOO WOULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS FOR THAT VERY SAME REASON. HE SUGGESTED THE AUTO BE SALVAGED. REVIEWING MY OPTIONS, I RELUCTANTLY AGREED AND HE OFFERED TO SALVAGE IT FOR ME. THAT FOLLOWING MONDAY MORNING I TOOK THE TITLE TO HIS SHOP AND SIGNED A WAIVER RELINQUISHING THE TITLE. ON AUGUST 19TH, 2003 AFTER WORK I STOPPED INTO A LOCAL GROCERY STORE AND MY CAR WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. MARYSVILLE TIRE AND AUTO SERVICE, HAD TAKEN MY CAR AND SOLD IT OUT FROM UNDERNEATH ME..NOW WILL NOT RETURN MY CALLS OR PROVIDE ME WITH THE WAIVER I HAD SIGNED..
NHTSA complaint #10033255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marysville, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I HAD TAKEN MY 1984 HONDA ACCORD IN FOR BRAKES TO MY MECHANIC. AFTER LOOKING AT THE CAR ON THE LIFT HE STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT THAT IT POSED A THREAT TO ME DRIVING AND THEREFORE REFUSED TO MAKE ANY FURTHER REPAIRS ON IT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MARYSVILLE TIRE AND AUTO SVS FOR A 2ND OPINION AND THERE, THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT HE TOO WOULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS FOR THAT VERY SAME REASON. HE SUGGESTED THE AUTO BE SALVAGED. REVIEWING MY OPTIONS, I RELUCTANTLY AGREED AND HE OFFERED TO SALVAGE IT FOR ME. THAT FOLLOWING MONDAY MORNING I TOOK THE TITLE TO HIS SHOP AND SIGNED A WAIVER RELINQUISHING THE TITLE. ON AUGUST 19TH, 2003 AFTER WORK I STOPPED INTO A LOCAL GROCERY STORE AND MY CAR WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. MARYSVILLE TIRE AND AUTO SERVICE, HAD TAKEN MY CAR AND SOLD IT OUT FROM UNDERNEATH ME..NOW WILL NOT RETURN MY CALLS OR PROVIDE ME WITH THE WAIVER I HAD SIGNED..
NHTSA complaint #10033255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oceanside, NY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE SEAT BELT IN MY VEHICLE DOESN'T FIT ME. HONDA DOES NOT MAKE A SEAT BELT EXTENSION. I'VE ALREADY BEEN TICKETED TWICE BY THE LAW. THE SECOND ONE IS PENDING I WOULD LIKE TO GO BEFORE THE JUDGE WITH AN EXPLANATION. I REALLY THINK THA T SOMEONE SHOULD LOOK INTO THE FACT WHY HONDA CORP. DOESN'T MAKE ONE.
NHTSA complaint #722596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stafford, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
A PIPE RUSTED THROUGH. ONLY PART TO DO SO. VERY EXPENSIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
NHTSA complaint #714137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vancouver, CD
SEAT BELTS
LEFT REAR SEATBELT ANCHOR PULLED OUT FROM WHEEL WELL DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUSTING. YH
NHTSA complaint #781623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gaithersbu, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
WATER LEAKS INTO TRUNK WHERE FUEL FILLER PIPE MOUNTS TO WHEEL WELL AND TRUNK AREA.
NHTSA complaint #514625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bothell, WA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INTERMITTENT STALLING; VEHICLE IDLES TOO HIGH AND TOO LOW/SHIFTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, CAUSING VERY LOW SPEED; MUST PULL OF ROAD, LET IT DIE THEN START AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #514467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bothell, WA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE STALLS. IT IDLES TOO HIGH AND TOO LOW, SHIFTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY CAUSING VERY LOW SPEEDS. DRIVER OFTEN NEEDS TO PULL OFF OF ROAD UNTIL PROBLEM CORRECTS ITSELF. OCCURS FREQUENTLY ON COLD/ICY DAYS.
NHTSA complaint #546610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Genesco, IL
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
VEHICLE'S FRONT CROSSMEMBER BAR, WHICH ATTACHES THE BODY OF THE CAR TO THE FRAME, BROKE COMPLETELY.
NHTSA complaint #805476 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richmond, KY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
PCV VACUUM UNIT HOUSING CRACKED.
NHTSA complaint #508846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Satellite BE, FL
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #505783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lorain, OHCrash
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
NHTSA complaint #501314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chester, NJ
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE REAR LEFT SIDE OF FRAME HAS RUSTED BADLY DUE TO CORROSION, FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
NHTSA complaint #984304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Francisc, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE VEHICLE STALLS FOR A WHILE BEFORE IT GETS WARMED UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #984250 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE Dalles, OR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DISTRIBUTOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/ROUGH IDLE/STARTING PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #489129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE Dalles, OR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
CARBURATOR CONTAMINATION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/ROUGH IDLE.
NHTSA complaint #489129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Burgettstown, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY
PURCHASE CAR USED THE FRAME BEHIND THE REAR WHEEL LEFT SIDE CORRODED . TT
NHTSA complaint #973264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Niceville, FL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BUCKLE UNLESS YOU DEPRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON, AND THEN INSTALL THE BUCKLE. TT
NHTSA complaint #966364 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edina, MN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, CAUSING LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #482167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edina, MN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DEFECTIVE TIMING BELT BROKE. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #482167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Middletown, NY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK; WD40 SOLUTION IS SPRAYED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK SEAT BELT; PLASTIC RED BUTTON INOPERATIVE; TAKATA SEAT BELT #TK231. TT
NHTSA complaint #965753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Francisc, CA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
THE DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP WHEN PULLING IT OUT. TT
NHTSA complaint #965764 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seabrook, MD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
RELEASE BUTTON PREVENTS PROPER FASTENING OF LATCH WHEN USING DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT. TT
NHTSA complaint #960483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bridgeport, CT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
FUEL PIPE LEAK. TT
NHTSA complaint #960159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.