Total Complaints
26 filings
HONDA ACCORD · model year
1982 HONDA ACCORD
26 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1982HONDAACCORD carries 26 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1982 ACCORD is electrical system:wiring:front underhood with 3 filings, followed by seat belts:front:retractor (2) and exterior lighting:headlights (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 11 investigation files overlapping the 1982 ACCORD, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
26
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20000519ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
I CONTACTED THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER ABOUT SAID PART AS IT IS UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER HE STATED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT REPLACED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
19990908FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
WATER LEAK INTO TRUCK FROM WHERE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE MOUNTS TO THE WHEEL WELL. PROBLEM NOT FIXED AS PART OF RECALL INVOLVING THE FUEL FILLER PIPE.
19990818SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELTS ARE TOO SHORT, CAUSING THE SHOULDER BELTS TO FIT VERY TIGHTLY. SHOULDER PORTION IS UNCOMFORTABLE AND IMPOSSIBLE TO WEAR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. *AK
19990815SEAT BELTS:FRONT
THE SEATBELTS SIMPLY DON'T FIT ACROSS MY BODY WITHOUT CHOKING ME AND ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SNAP INTO POSITION AND I AM MY HUSBAND ARE NOT LARGE PEOPLE.
19990630ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START BACK UP. *AK
19990630UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START BACK UP. *AK
19990406CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
WHILE DRIVING AND PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND WENT INSIDE OF A HOUSE. DEALER CONTACTED AND WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
19960601SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH
19960229SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELTS LOCK UP, CAUSING DISCOMFORT. *SD
19960229ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. (84V-164)
19960229EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP BURNT OUT 2 TIMES. *SD
19960229EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BRAKE LIGHTS BURNT OUT 6 TIMES. *SD
19960229ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR/REGULATOR BURNT OUT. *SD
19960229FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SD
19960229ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY LEAKED, CAUSING CORROSION/REPLACED 2 TIMES. *SD
19960229FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED, ODOR OF GASOLINE IS PREVALENT IN GARAGE. *SD
19960229SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELTS LOCK UP, CAUSING DISCOMFORT. *SD
19960229ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. (84V-164)
19960229EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP BURNT OUT 2 TIMES. *SD
19960229EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BRAKE LIGHTS BURNT OUT 6 TIMES. *SD
Compare 1982HONDAACCORD to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA24002Engineering AnalysisOpen
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PE22003Preliminary EvaluationClosed
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EA21001Engineering AnalysisClosed
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DP20005Defect PetitionClosed
Loss of Direction Control
PE14033Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Power Steering Failure
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1982 HONDA ACCORD have?▼
The 1982 HONDA ACCORD has 26 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 HONDA ACCORD?▼
The most-complained component for the 1982 HONDA ACCORD is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR and EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Is the 1982 HONDA ACCORD safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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