1983 HONDA ACCORD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 HONDA ACCORD
The 1983 HONDA ACCORD has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 HONDA ACCORD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1983 HONDA ACCORD, potentially affecting up to 903,219 vehicles.
Recall 92V028000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 903,219 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 HONDA ACCORD
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 HONDA ACCORD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER, AND SHE NOTICED THAT LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED COMPLETLY FROM RIM. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE ATLAS TIRE COMPANY HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. *AK LEFT FENDER SUSTAINED DAMAGE AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC
REAR FINDER ON BOTH SIDES ARE RUSTING OUT AND ALL OF THESE CARS SEAM TO DO THIS
DRIVER DEVELOPED A FUEL SMELL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE AND BURN TO THE GROUND.
WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY NOTICED BATTERY LIGHT FLICKER AND BURNING SMELL, PULLED TO SIDE, FOUND UNDERHOOD FIRE BROKE OUT BETWEEN BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WIRES. *AK
FABRIC ON REAR TRUNK LID DISINTEGRATED, POSING POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK IF PARTICLES BECOME AIRBORNE.
View all Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1983 HONDA ACCORD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 HONDA ACCORD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 HONDA ACCORD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 HONDA ACCORD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA ACCORD
- 1978 HONDA ACCORD — 0 complaints
- 1979 HONDA ACCORD — 3 complaints
- 1980 HONDA ACCORD — 2 complaints
- 1981 HONDA ACCORD — 8 complaints
- 1982 HONDA ACCORD — 26 complaints
- 1983 HONDA ACCORD (current)
- 1984 HONDA ACCORD — 25 complaints
- 1985 HONDA ACCORD — 19 complaints
- 1986 HONDA ACCORD — 63 complaints
- 1987 HONDA ACCORD — 131 complaints
- 1988 HONDA ACCORD — 102 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