1982 Honda Accord Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1982 Honda Accord. Part of Generation 2 — 1982–1985.

19811983
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.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES11

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