Complaints
19
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
6
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Honda Accord Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Avg mileage:117,000 mi
#21 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Honda Accord.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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