Complaints
26
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1982 Honda Accord Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
#22 complaints
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
#32 complaints
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1982 Honda Accord.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1982 Honda Accord — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1982 Honda Accord reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1982 Honda Accord has 26 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1982 Honda Accord?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood (3 complaints); Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery (2 complaints); Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1982 Honda Accord?
NHTSA complaints for the 1982 Honda Accord include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1982 Honda Accord have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1982 Honda Accord as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1982 Honda Accord?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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