1982 Honda ACCORD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1982 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 |
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 1; 2000: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 480783 · 1995-05-27 (May 27, 1995)
THROW-OUT BEARING FAILED TWICE, RENDERING VEHICLE IMMOBILE. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480783 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487650 · 1995-11-03 (November 3, 1995)
WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED, ODOR OF GASOLINE IS PREVALENT IN GARAGE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487650 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504296 · 1996-05-15 (May 15, 1996)
MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 722346 · 2000-05-06 (May 6, 2000)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 722346 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966482 · 1995-06-08 (June 8, 1995)
THE REAR FRAME OVER THE WHEEL HAS RUSTED CAN'T PASS INSPECTION . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966482 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
84V164000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
Reported: 1984-12-31 (December 31, 1984)
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.
Remedy: CHARGING CIRCUIT WIRE WILL BE REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V028000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Reported: 1992-03-03 (March 3, 1992)
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: GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES WILL BE CLEANED AND RECOATED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗