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1984 Honda Accord

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
22
Latest May 31, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 3, 1992
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 22 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1984 Honda Accord, most frequently naming the seat belts, body & structure and fuel system categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 3 NHTSA investigations name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Seat belts625.0%
  • Body & structure416.7%
  • Fuel system416.7%
  • Engine416.7%
  • Electrical28.3%
  • Driver assistance14.2%
  • Heating & air conditioning14.2%
  • Brakes14.2%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
92V028000

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

Mar 3, 1992
903,219 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The remedy: CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES WILL BE CLEANED AND RECOATED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.View on NHTSA.gov
83V130000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Dec 7, 1983
47,253 units potentially affected
The defect: VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT.
The remedy: ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR INSTALLED.
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

DP87026ClosedDefect Petition

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

Opened Jul 13, 1987
Closed Jul 21, 1987

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
DP87013ClosedDefect Petition

HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED

Opened Mar 3, 1987
Closed May 4, 1987

HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE86066ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

Opened Jul 28, 1986
Closed Nov 3, 1986

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 PROVIDED TO SHOW THAT AN ENGINE SPEED OF 2000 RPMWITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE PARK POSITION WOULD, WHEN SHIFTED INTODRIVE, YIELD A VEHICLE SPEED OF 8 MPH AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS.OTHER TEST DATA WERE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT HONDA'S POSITION THAT FAILEDENGINE MOUNTS WOULD NOT CONTRIBUTE TO SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATION ASALLEGED IN THIS PE.ANALYSIS:THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSIDERED SIGNIFICANT OBSERVATIONS AND/ORANALYTICAL ASSESSMENTS OF THE FACTS IN THIS PE FILE: OTHE ALLEGED INCIDENTS ARE SIMILAR TO THOSE FROM OTHER PE/EA FILESIN THAT THEY TEND TO EMPHASIZE OCCURRENCE OF THE PHENOMENON WHENTHE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO ANOTHER GEAR. OA HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THE REPORTED OCCURRENCES ALSO INVOLVEACCIDENTS,BUT THE RELATIVELY LOW PERCENTAGE OF INJURY ACCIDENTSSUGGESTS THAT MOST ARE LOW SPEED COLLISIONS. OHONDA HAS NOT IDENTIFIED, AND ODI'S ANALYSES HAVE NOT DISCOVERED,A TREND OF MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE WITH ACAUSAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE ALLEGED OCCURRENCES.IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, ANALYSIS OF THE RATES OF ALLEGED INCIDENTS,ACCIDENTS, AND INJURY ACCIDENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE TOTAL VEHICLEPOPULATION OF 746,000, SHOWS THAT THE HONDA ACCORD COMPARES FAVORABLYTO OTHER VEHICLES REPORTED TO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR OCCURRENCES.THIS ANALYSIS, TOGETHER WITH OTHER INFORMATION ACQUIRED, SHOWS THAT NODEFECT TREND EXISTS TO JUSTIFY CONTINUATION OF INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITY.PROPOSED ACTION:CLOSE THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION.===

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Fuel system
Filed May 31, 2005

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 *JB

NHTSA ID
10119825
Incident
Apr 29, 2005
Mileage
165,367 mi
Body & structureBrakes
Filed Aug 21, 2003

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..*AK

NHTSA ID
10033255
Incident
Aug 2, 2003
Seat belts
Filed May 12, 2000

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. *AK

NHTSA ID
722596
Engine
Filed Oct 31, 1999

A PIPE RUSTED THROUGH. ONLY PART TO DO SO. VERY EXPENSIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ID
714137
Incident
Oct 10, 1996
Seat belts
Filed Dec 6, 1998

LEFT REAR SEATBELT ANCHOR PULLED OUT FROM WHEEL WELL DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUSTING. YH

NHTSA ID
781623
Incident
Jun 1, 1998
Driver assistance
Filed Feb 18, 1997

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. *AK

NHTSA ID
514467
Fuel system
Filed Feb 10, 1997

WATER LEAKS INTO TRUNK WHERE FUEL FILLER PIPE MOUNTS TO WHEEL WELL AND TRUNK AREA.

NHTSA ID
514625
Incident
Oct 30, 1995
Engine
Filed Feb 3, 1997

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 ID
546610
Incident
Apr 1, 1994

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Honda Accord by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026400—
2025770047.2
20241353164.6
2023835170.2
20222214164.0
20212174166.2
20203455164.4
20196636266.2
20181,8336264.5
20175293058.9
20165944058.8
20155995261.7
20149754260.8
20131,4185563.2
20123728164.1
20112969058.9
201057913158.7
200972011259.5
20081,5209359.4
200752410467.5
200643017464.5
200565624465.6
20041,01622465.3
20031,98724564.2
20021,05016767.4
2001920191068.0
20001,18321563.5
19991,13517561.4
19981,20019361.3
199746015055.3
199647213055.4
199554314265.0
199436913058.9
199318611058.8
199220612058.9
199121213159.8
199019212663.1
1989861156.3
1988882160.5
19871113363.2
1986542663.4
1985131256.5
1984Viewing222354.1
1983710—
1982102050.0
1981701—
1980201—
1979211—
1978010—
1977010—
1976010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.