FaultScore

1987 Honda Accord fuel system problems

33 of the 131 complaints about the 1987 Honda Accord are about the fuel system — 25% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 137,000 miles.

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33

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Fuel System, Gasoline 10 30.3%
Filler Pipe AND CAP 8 24.2%
Tank Assembly 6 18.2%
Delivery 3 9.1%
Fuel Pump 3 9.1%
Fuel Injection System 1 3.0%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings 1 3.0%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings 1 3.0%

Fuel & Propulsion across every Honda Accord year

1986 19 1.4%
1987 33 2.4%
1994 21 1.5%
1995 12 0.9%
1996 11 0.8%
1998 83 6.0%
1999 24 1.7%
2000 32 2.3%
2001 18 1.3%
2002 11 0.8%
2003 16 1.2%
2004 14 1.0%
2005 23 1.7%
2007 18 1.3%
2008 11 0.8%
2009 14 1.0%
2010 13 0.9%
2012 17 1.2%
2013 46 3.3%
2014 37 2.7%
2015 39 2.8%
2016 44 3.2%
2017 65 4.7%
2018 465 33.6%
2019 183 13.2%
2020 61 4.4%
2021 15 1.1%
2022 17 1.2%
2024 20 1.4%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 miles Cincinnati, OH 1 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.

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.

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

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: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.

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.

Cincinnati, OH

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 SPRAY PAINTED AND NOT REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #893295 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cumming, GA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #745586 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Landenberg, PA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

NHTSA complaint #555164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Landenberg, PA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

NHTSA complaint #555164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Kingsport, TN

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #719765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Ocala, FL

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CONSUMER RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE ON FUEL SYSTEMS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT WAS REFUSED RECALL REPAIR (92V028001). *AK

NHTSA complaint #853375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Vadnais Heights, MN

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

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.

NHTSA complaint #845152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Wayland, MA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

RECALL 92V28001; THE RECALLWAS NEVER PERFORMED, PURCHASED AFTER THE FACT, WAS NOT INFORMED UNTIL NOW. PIPE WAS NOT REPLACED, RUSTED THROUGH AND CONTAMINANTS GOT INTO THE FUEL TANK. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #826997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dubuque, IA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED UNDER RECALL 92V028 IN JUNE OF 96. THE RECALL REPLACEMENT FUEL FILLER PIPE AND GAS CAP HAVE RUSTED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

NHTSA complaint #826648 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Unknown, UN

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

THERE IS A SMELL OF FUEL AS STATE IN RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #781661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fredrick, MD

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

OWNER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL. THE RUBBER PORTION HAS WORN OUT AND OWNER IS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT HIS VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER.

NHTSA complaint #810470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Toledo, OH

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL TANK REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #490972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lakewood, OH

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

GAS TANK IS CORRODED. GAS TANK IS LEAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA complaint #975249 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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