Honda Accord 1985
Model Accord made in 1985 by Honda got 21 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1800cc engine.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1800CC) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 24/30/26 | 27/39/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 84 831 |
| (1800CC) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/33/29 | 30/42/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 3 | 84 831 |
| (1800CC) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/27/24 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 841120 |
| (1800CC) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/28/26 | 26/36/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 841120 |
| (1800CC) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 27/38/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 84 831 |
| (1800CC) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 27/38/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 841116 |
| (1800CC) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 28/38/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 84 831 |
| (1800CC) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/31/28 | 28/40/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 3 | 841116 |
| (1800CC) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 23/26/24 | 26/33/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 841120 |
| (1800CC) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/28/26 | 26/36/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 841120 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| While driving oil light came on due to the engine leaking oil also, dealer replaced seals and belts. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| While driving oil light came on due to the engine leaking oil also, dealer replaced seals and belts. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 07/15/1998 | 1 | 07/15/1997 | |
| Multifunction switch failed. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Rusted fuel tank filler pipe recall repairs refused due to wrong address (92v-028). *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 04/16/1995 | |||
| Fuel leakage due to rusting of the gas line. please describe in more detail. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| Sun west honda in colorado springs refused to perform recall for filler neck due to owner not being in service area. please describe details. tt | |||
| 11/28/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel filler pipe failed. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/09/2001 | 2 | ||
| Honda accord going 45 mph was struck on left rear by another car going also forty 45 mph hitting gas tank located behind left back passenger door. car ingnited under car as car was spinning for at least one minute. fire burned thourgh backseat igniting seat and seatbelt tennsioniers.car doors did not open but windows were down. one adult two children were passengers,one child suffered second and third degree burns from being in back seat. older brother extricated grandmother and younger sister from backseat of burning car out of right frnot passenger window.ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| While driving oil light came on due to the engine leaking oil also, dealer replaced seals and belts. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/15/1998 | 1 | 07/15/1997 | |
| Clutch failed. nlm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 05/13/1997 | |||
| Seat belts in rear did not work properly. parked vehicle, took tire off & noticed that rear seat belt came detached from anchor attachment. will be taken vehicle to dealer. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 08/09/2001 | 2 | ||
| Honda accord going 45 mph was struck on left rear by another car going also forty 45 mph hitting gas tank located behind left back passenger door. car ingnited under car as car was spinning for at least one minute. fire burned thourgh backseat igniting seat and seatbelt tennsioniers.car doors did not open but windows were down. one adult two children were passengers,one child suffered second and third degree burns from being in back seat. older brother extricated grandmother and younger sister from backseat of burning car out of right frnot passenger window.ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1992 | |
| Replacement rotors became warped after six months and less than 6000 mph; also, front of vehicle makes noise after front bushings were replaced. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 03/13/1990 | |||
| 18-year old son drowned because the vehicle went into a canal and the power windows/power locks were inoperable. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/26/2002 | 117000 | 1 | 05/01/1985 |
| Consumer states while driving the front suspension cradle bolts snap, and causes loss of steering control. dealer notified. mr photos attached. *tt | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1992 | |
| Replacement rotors became warped after six months and less than 6000 mph; also, front of vehicle makes noise after front bushings were replaced. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/28/2001 | |||
| Tire tread separation on two jupiter yp-701 tire made by woosung. 3/14/01, rear passenger side, tire did not deflate when the tread separation occurred, tire was not bald but still had an estimated 10,000 or more treadlife. 6/28/01, rear drivers side,tread separation, 37,000 miles on tire, traveling 50-55 mph when he tire failure occurred without any advanced warning. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/09/1997 | |||
| High speed involuntary excelleration, resulting in crash. *ak | |||
| 07/29/1994 | 9 | ||
| Sudden acceleration while in reverse gear, causing loss of control, accident. this is second incident-first accident reported on odino 349111. *tw | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| In the morning when opening up the trunk there's over condensation of water because there may not be any air circulation. please describe detail. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 03/13/1990 | |||
| 18-year old son drowned because the vehicle went into a canal and the power windows/power locks were inoperable. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | KANSAS CITY | 64114 | JAY WOLFE HONDA |