1984 HONDA ACCORD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
25
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1984 HONDA ACCORD
The 1984 HONDA ACCORD has received a total of 25 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (3 complaints), Structureframe And Members (3 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1984 HONDA ACCORD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1984 HONDA ACCORD, potentially affecting up to 950,472 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 →Recall 83V130000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 47,253 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT.
Remedy: ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR INSTALLED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 HONDA ACCORD
25 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 HONDA ACCORD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONTACT STATES: 1984 HONDA ACCORD HAS A RUSTED GAS FILLER NECK, RECALL 92V028000. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE THE FILLER NECK BECAUSE THE AREA IS SO RUSTED THE NEW NECK WILL NOT ATTACH TO IT. THE FUEL LINE IS ALSO CONTAMINATED DUE TO RUST. CAR WOULD NOT START, AND NOW STALLS IN TRAFFIC. FUEL IS LEAKING OUT OF THE CARBURETOR, AND IS A FIRE HAZARD.*AK *JB
I HAD TAKEN MY 1984 HONDA ACCORD IN FOR BRAKES TO MY MECHANIC. AFTER LOOKING AT THE CAR ON THE LIFT HE STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT THAT IT POSED A THREAT TO ME DRIVING AND THEREFORE REFUSED TO MAKE ANY FURTHER REPAIRS ON IT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MARYSVILLE TIRE AND AUTO SVS FOR A 2ND OPINION AND THERE, THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT HE TOO WOULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS FOR THAT VERY SAME REASON. HE SUGGESTED THE AUTO BE SALVAGED. REVIEWING MY OPTIONS, I RELUCTANTLY AGREED AND HE OFFERED TO SALVAGE IT FOR ME. THAT FOLLOWING MONDAY MORNING I TOOK THE TITLE TO HIS SHOP AND SIGNED A WAIVER RELINQUISHING THE TITLE. ON AUGUST 19TH, 2003 AFTER WORK I STOPPED INTO A LOCAL GROCERY STORE AND MY CAR WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. MARYSVILLE TIRE AND AUTO SERVICE, HAD TAKEN MY CAR AND SOLD IT OUT FROM UNDERNEATH ME..NOW WILL NOT RETURN MY CALLS OR PROVIDE ME WITH THE WAIVER I HAD SIGNED..*AK
I HAD TAKEN MY 1984 HONDA ACCORD IN FOR BRAKES TO MY MECHANIC. AFTER LOOKING AT THE CAR ON THE LIFT HE STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT THAT IT POSED A THREAT TO ME DRIVING AND THEREFORE REFUSED TO MAKE ANY FURTHER REPAIRS ON IT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MARYSVILLE TIRE AND AUTO SVS FOR A 2ND OPINION AND THERE, THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT HE TOO WOULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS FOR THAT VERY SAME REASON. HE SUGGESTED THE AUTO BE SALVAGED. REVIEWING MY OPTIONS, I RELUCTANTLY AGREED AND HE OFFERED TO SALVAGE IT FOR ME. THAT FOLLOWING MONDAY MORNING I TOOK THE TITLE TO HIS SHOP AND SIGNED A WAIVER RELINQUISHING THE TITLE. ON AUGUST 19TH, 2003 AFTER WORK I STOPPED INTO A LOCAL GROCERY STORE AND MY CAR WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. MARYSVILLE TIRE AND AUTO SERVICE, HAD TAKEN MY CAR AND SOLD IT OUT FROM UNDERNEATH ME..NOW WILL NOT RETURN MY CALLS OR PROVIDE ME WITH THE WAIVER I HAD SIGNED..*AK
THE SEAT BELT IN MY VEHICLE DOESN'T FIT ME. HONDA DOES NOT MAKE A SEAT BELT EXTENSION. I'VE ALREADY BEEN TICKETED TWICE BY THE LAW. THE SECOND ONE IS PENDING I WOULD LIKE TO GO BEFORE THE JUDGE WITH AN EXPLANATION. I REALLY THINK THA T SOMEONE SHOULD LOOK INTO THE FACT WHY HONDA CORP. DOESN'T MAKE ONE. *AK
A PIPE RUSTED THROUGH. ONLY PART TO DO SO. VERY EXPENSIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Safety Rating for the 1984 HONDA ACCORD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 HONDA ACCORD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 HONDA ACCORD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 HONDA ACCORD
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1984 HONDA ACCORD.
Other Model Years of the HONDA ACCORD
- 1979 HONDA ACCORD — 3 complaints
- 1980 HONDA ACCORD — 2 complaints
- 1981 HONDA ACCORD — 8 complaints
- 1982 HONDA ACCORD — 26 complaints
- 1983 HONDA ACCORD — 7 complaints
- 1984 HONDA ACCORD (current)
- 1985 HONDA ACCORD — 19 complaints
- 1986 HONDA ACCORD — 63 complaints
- 1987 HONDA ACCORD — 131 complaints
- 1988 HONDA ACCORD — 102 complaints
- 1989 HONDA ACCORD — 114 complaints
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