Honda Accord 1984
Model Accord made in 1984 by Honda got 25 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 1800cc engine.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1800CC) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | 29/41/33 | $ 647 | 3 | 83 9 2 | |||
| (1800CC) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 32/45/37 | $ 585 | 3 | 83 9 2 | |||
| (1800CC) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | 28/39/32 | $ 669 | 3 | 83 9 2 | |||
| (1800CC) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 30/42/34 | $ 624 | 3 | 83 9 2 |
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 - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V130000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 08/01/1983 to 11/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 47253 | 12/21/1983 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 12/07/1983 | 12/13/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Voltage regulator may overcharge due to manufacturing errors in an integrated circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All vehicles will have a new voltage regulator installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; voltage regulator.consequences of defect: overcharging can damage the battery and may result inloss of electrical power without warning. loss of lights and engine ignitioncould result in loss of vehicle control and possibly, an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP87013 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 03/03/1987 | 05/04/1987 | HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED | ||
| Honda high engine speed | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP87026 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 07/13/1987 | 07/21/1987 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| Sudden acceleration | ||||||
| PE86066 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 07/28/1986 | 11/03/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/08/1996 | |||
| The vehicle stalls for a while before it gets warmed up. please describe. *ak | |||
| 03/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Distributor failed, causing vehicle to stall/rough idle/starting problems. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/25/1993 | 5 | ||
| Valve cover gasket failed, causing leak. | |||
| 05/25/1993 | 5 | ||
| Defective timing belt broke. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/01/1994 | 04/01/1994 | ||
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/10/1996 | 2 | 01/01/1984 | |
| A pipe rusted through. only part to do so. very expensive and very dangerous. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 09/07/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Pcv vacuum unit housing cracked. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| A/c compressor failed twice. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 02/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Carburator contamination, causing vehicle to stall/rough idle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 02/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pipe leak. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 04/29/2005 | 165367 | 3 | 09/15/2003 |
| 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 | |||
| 10/30/1995 | 1 | ||
| Water leaks into trunk where fuel filler pipe mounts to wheel well and trunk area. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Left rear seatbelt anchor pulled out from wheel well due to excessive rusting. yh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 05/01/1988 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 11/15/1994 | 2 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 02/23/1995 | 1 | ||
| Release button prevents proper fastening of latch when using drivers side seatbelt. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| The driver seat belt retractor locks up when pulling it out. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/02/2003 | 1 | 05/20/1984 | |
| 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 | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 12/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Steering assembly broke, causing loss of control/accident(ohio state police report). *sd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| Purchase car used the frame behind the rear wheel left side corroded . tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/02/2003 | 1 | 05/20/1984 | |
| 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 | |||
| 06/05/1995 | 0 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Vehicle's front crossmember bar, which attaches the body of the car to the frame, broke completely. *ak | |||
| The rear left side of frame has rusted badly due to corrosion, for no apparent reason. *ak | |||
| 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. *ak | |||