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1982 Honda Accord problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 26 complaints on file for the 1982 Honda Accord — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

26

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1982 compare to other Accord years?

Accord NHTSA complaints by model year, 1982 highlighted2,803 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 3 complaints1980: 2 complaints1981: 8 complaints1982: 26 complaints1983: 7 complaints1984: 25 complaints1985: 19 complaints1986: 63 complaints1987: 131 complaints1988: 102 complaints1989: 114 complaints1990: 229 complaints1991: 242 complaints1992: 249 complaints1993: 222 complaints1994: 476 complaints1995: 673 complaints1996: 579 complaints1997: 546 complaints1998: 1,429 complaints1999: 1,345 complaints2000: 1,506 complaints2001: 1,160 complaints2002: 1,267 complaints2003: 2,384 complaints2004: 1,307 complaints2005: 880 complaints2006: 541 complaints2007: 700 complaints2008: 1,854 complaints2009: 858 complaints2010: 703 complaints2011: 357 complaints2012: 506 complaints2013: 1,882 complaints2014: 1,428 complaints2015: 815 complaints2016: 812 complaints2017: 754 complaints2018: 2,803 complaints2019: 1,027 complaints2020: 533 complaints2021: 314 complaints2022: 339 complaints2023: 139 complaints2024: 200 complaints2025: 105 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Accord NHTSA complaints by model year, 1982 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1982 Honda Accord problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System727%
Fuel System519%
Seat Belts415%
Lighting415%
Body & Structure14%
Brakes14%
Transmission14%
Engine14%
Other14%
Speed Control14%

Does the 1982 Honda Accord have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

92V028000Fuel SystemMarch 3, 1992 · 903,219 units

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.

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.

84V164000Electrical SystemDecember 31, 1984 · 177,587 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts

1982 Honda Accord — common questions

Is the 1982 Honda Accord reliable?

The record is thin — 26 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1982 Accord problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (7 complaints), fuel system (5 complaints), seat belts (4 complaints).

Does the 1982 Honda Accord have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1982 Honda Accord. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Honda Accord years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Accord years to avoid are 2018, 2003, 2013, 2008, 2000, 1998, 2014, 1999, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2019, 2005, 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2007, 2006, 2020, 2022, 2021. The cleanest record among Accord years belongs to 1978.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.