1981 HONDA ACCORD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1981 HONDA ACCORD
The 1981 HONDA ACCORD has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (3 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 HONDA ACCORD
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 HONDA ACCORD. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1981 HONDA ACCORD
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 HONDA ACCORD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ALL FOUR DOORS ARE NOT OPERABLE. DOORS WLL NOT LOCK OR OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE. CONSUMER HAS TO ENTER THROUGH WINDOW. *AK *ML
WHILE DOWNSHIFTING THE RPMS DROPPED TO 400 AND THEN CAR DIED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, AND INVOLVED THE CARBURETOR. *AK
WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED WITH THE AIR CONDTIONER ON VEHICLE LOSES ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LIGHTS AND THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FRAME RAIL RUSTED THROUGH AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER HAS COME LOOSE, CAUSING VIBRATION.
FRONT CROSS MEMBER MOUNT TO FRAME OF VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT, CAUSING FRONT END TO SHIFT AND RIGHT REAR TIRE TO WEAR OUT. ENGINE MAY FALL OUT AT ANY TIME. THE VEHICLE PRESENTLY IS NOT DRIVEABLE, VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING.
Safety Rating for the 1981 HONDA ACCORD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 HONDA ACCORD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 HONDA ACCORD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 HONDA ACCORD
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1981 HONDA ACCORD.
Other Model Years of the HONDA ACCORD
- 1976 HONDA ACCORD — 0 complaints
- 1977 HONDA ACCORD — 0 complaints
- 1978 HONDA ACCORD — 0 complaints
- 1979 HONDA ACCORD — 3 complaints
- 1980 HONDA ACCORD — 2 complaints
- 1981 HONDA ACCORD (current)
- 1982 HONDA ACCORD — 26 complaints
- 1983 HONDA ACCORD — 7 complaints
- 1984 HONDA ACCORD — 25 complaints
- 1985 HONDA ACCORD — 19 complaints
- 1986 HONDA ACCORD — 63 complaints
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- HONDA ODYSSEY — 15,588 total complaints
- HONDA PILOT — 12,071 total complaints
- HONDA FIT — 2,686 total complaints
- HONDA RIDGELINE — 2,527 total complaints
- HONDA HR-V — 2,201 total complaints
- HONDA PASSPORT — 2,079 total complaints