1981 Honda Accord Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1981 Honda Accord. Part of Generation 1 — 1976–1981.

< older1982
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1981 Honda Accord Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

#31 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1981 Honda Accord.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS3———
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1———
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM1———
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1———
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1———
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1———

Other Honda Accord Years

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