Honda Accord 1982
Model Accord made in 1982 by Honda got 26 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1982
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V164000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 08/01/1981 to 08/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 177587 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 12/31/1984 | 01/07/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Wire in battery charging circuit cannot tolerate the maximum current drawn by the alternator. under repeated high electrical load, heat will build up at connector terminal area, melting the plastic wire harness, possibly discharging battery. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Charging circuit wire will be replaced, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical systems; wire harness.consequences of defect: vehicle would become inoperative and could cause anaccident if stalled in the road. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V028000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 08/01/1981 to 09/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 903219 | 03/20/1992 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 03/03/1992 | 03/25/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Gasoline fumes and/or fuel leakage through the filler orbreather pipes could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Corroded filler or breather pipes will be cleaned and recoated or replaced as needed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel system.vehicle description: passenger cars in areas where salt and calcium chloride areused in snow and ice control. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 11/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Alternator/regulator burnt out. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Battery leaked, causing corrosion/replaced 2 times. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 1 | |||
| I contacted the local honda dealer about said part as it is under recall, however he stated that i would have to pay to have it replaced. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| 11/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Electrical wiring harness failed prior to recall. (84v-164) | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/29/1999 | |||
| While driving at 45 mph engine check light came on and consumer turned vehicle off, and the vehicle wouldn't start back up. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 11/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Brake lights burnt out 6 times. *sd | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Headlamp burnt out 2 times. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 11/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Electric fuel pump failed, causing vehicle to stall. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| When gas tank is filled, odor of gasoline is prevalent in garage. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| Water leak into truck from where the fuel filler pipe mounts to the wheel well. problem not fixed as part of recall involving the fuel filler pipe. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 06/29/1999 | |||
| While driving at 45 mph engine check light came on and consumer turned vehicle off, and the vehicle wouldn't start back up. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 05/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Throw-out bearing failed twice, rendering vehicle immobile. *aw | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 07/01/1994 | |||
| The seatbelts simply don't fit across my body without choking me and are very difficult to snap into position and i am my husband are not large people. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 11/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Seat belts lock up, causing discomfort. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| Both driver's side and passenger's side shoulder belts are too short, causing the shoulder belts to fit very tightly. shoulder portion is uncomfortable and impossible to wear. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 04/21/1996 | 1 | ||
| Master cylinder leaked, causing brake failure. (ohio state police report) *dsh | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| The rear frame over the wheel has rusted can't pass inspection . tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 03/16/1999 | |||
| While driving and pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, vehicle suddenly accelerated and went inside of a house. dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem. *ak | |||