NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Buckle Assembly
2849.1%
Filler Pipe AND CAP
814.0%
Tank Assembly
610.5%
Rear
35.3%
Fuel Pump
35.3%
Headlights
35.3%
Anchorage
35.3%
Automatic Transmission
35.3%
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.
Jan 1995peak 12Aug 2006
NHTSA investigations into the 1987 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.
EA94035Opened 27 Oct 1994Closed 31 Jul 1995SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
EA89005Opened 16 Nov 1988Closed 30 Nov 1989VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL SYSTEM VENTING
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PE88062Opened 21 Jun 1988Closed 16 Nov 1988VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL SYSTEM VENTING
SUMMARY: THE FOUR OWNER COMPLAINTS INVOLVE FIVE VEHICLES, THREE ACCORDS AND TWO LEGENDS. A SEARCH OF ODI RECORDS PERTAINING TO HONDA SAFETY RECALLS AND DEALER SERVICE BULLETINS REVEALED NO INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS SUBJECT.===
Recalls on the 1987 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
95V103001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
92V028001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Risk: GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
87V171000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.
Risk: VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 1995086423,467 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the platic front seatbelt release buttons may break allowing plastic pieces to fall into the buckle assembly. If this should happen, a no latch, false latch or failure to unlatch condition could occur creating the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash or sudden stop. Correction: Front seatbelt buckles will be repaired or replaced as necessary.
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.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Lansdowne, PAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
WHILE PARKED, THE BATTERY EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *PH
NHTSA complaint #10037672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 137,000 milesCincinnati, OH1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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?
NHTSA complaint #10033579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oceanside, NYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
NHTSA complaint #882643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cottonwood, UT1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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
NHTSA complaint #559454 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stuart, FLCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA complaint #9000568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST. Marcus, TXCrash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELTS CAME LOOSE DURING A CRASH. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BUCKLE.
NHTSA complaint #843990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Thorofare, NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 MANUFACTURING OR MATERIALS TO PREVENT FURTHER PROBLEMS, BUT THIS RECALL ONLY COVERS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A ONE TIME INSPECTION AND POSSIBLE REPAIR IF DAMAGE NOTICED. THE RECALLS ARE FROM 1992 AND 1993 FOR 1986 AND 1987 MODELS. PERSONALLY I HAVE A 1987 MODEL THAT NOW HAS 255,000 MILES. GRANTED, THIS VEHICLE IS OLD WITH HIGH MILEAGE, BUT A RECALL SUCH AS THIS SHOULD GO BEYOND A ONE TIME INSPECTION TO ADDRESS DEFECTIVE PARTS OR MANUFACTURING METHODS WITH A PERMANENT RESOLUTION.
NHTSA complaint #10164117 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Thorofare, NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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 MANUFACTURING OR MATERIALS TO PREVENT FURTHER PROBLEMS, BUT THIS RECALL ONLY COVERS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A ONE TIME INSPECTION AND POSSIBLE REPAIR IF DAMAGE NOTICED. THE RECALLS ARE FROM 1992 AND 1993 FOR 1986 AND 1987 MODELS. PERSONALLY I HAVE A 1987 MODEL THAT NOW HAS 255,000 MILES. GRANTED, THIS VEHICLE IS OLD WITH HIGH MILEAGE, BUT A RECALL SUCH AS THIS SHOULD GO BEYOND A ONE TIME INSPECTION TO ADDRESS DEFECTIVE PARTS OR MANUFACTURING METHODS WITH A PERMANENT RESOLUTION.
NHTSA complaint #10164117 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norwalk, CT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
NHTSA complaint #10101142 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Meadow, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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 THE LEAK WAS NEXT TO THE FILLER NECK HOSE. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW WHETHER RECALL REPAIRS COULD BE PERFORMED BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE HE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE.
NHTSA complaint #10059123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elyria, OH
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VEHICLE'S HOOD FLEW OPEN AND WRAPPED AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. *MR *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10046438 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Owings Mills, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10046360 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yuba City, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10044041 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lansdowne, PAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
WHILE PARKED, THE BATTERY EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *PH
NHTSA complaint #10037672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waterloo, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
CONSUMER STATES UPON FILLING THE GAS TANK A LEAK DEVELOPED FROM THE FILLER NECK PIPE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #10033784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 137,000 milesCincinnati, OH1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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?
NHTSA complaint #10033579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boynton Beach, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FUEL FILLER PIPE IS RUSTING THROUGH, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #10022570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fayetteville, TN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
DOES RECALL # 92V028001 STILL APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE? BAD FUEL LEAK INSIDE OF VECHICLE. DT
NHTSA complaint #770017 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jackson Heights, NY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NO SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #769488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jackson Heights, NY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NO SUMMARY. DT
NHTSA complaint #769489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paterson, NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
NHTSA complaint #8021765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,023 milesCinn, OH
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
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
NHTSA complaint #8021298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lenexa, KS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE STALLS/DIES IF TANK IS NOT FULL. PROBLEM IS WORSE IN WINTER THAN SUMMER.
NHTSA complaint #766318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belleville, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 .
NHTSA complaint #563627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belleville, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 .
NHTSA complaint #563627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belleville, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 .
NHTSA complaint #563627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belleville, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 .
NHTSA complaint #563627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belleville, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 .
NHTSA complaint #563627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belleville, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 .
NHTSA complaint #563627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atwater, CA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
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 DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #897211 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Perry Hall, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
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 OUTLINED IN THE RECALL ORDER, THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD CHARGE ME $34 JUST TO SEE IF IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL ORDER.
NHTSA complaint #752146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.