Total Complaints
2 filings
HONDA INSPIRE · model year
1992 HONDA INSPIRE
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992HONDAINSPIRE carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 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 1992 INSPIRE is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys with 1 filings, followed by electrical system:ignition:module (1). 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 77 investigation files overlapping the 1992 INSPIRE, and 9 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.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20050308ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
I STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. I HAVE A 1992 HONDA ACCORD WITH 166K MILES. AT THE TIME, I WAS PROBABLY AT ABOUT 115K MILES. MY CAR IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND I TAKE CAR OF THE MAINTENENCE AS SUGGESTED. HOWEVER, I'VE CHANGED OUT THE IGNITER ON THE ENGINE IN THE PAST 5 YEARS 3 TIMES. LAST TIME WAS IN DECEMBER OF 04. I STARTED RECEIVING THE SAME SYPTOMS NOW, AND FEELS AS IF THE CAR IS ABOUT TO GIVE OUT AGAIN. THE TACHOMETER STARTS SKIPPING AND I NOTICE WEIRD ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. I'VE TRIED MANY THINGS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION BESIDES JUST REPLACING IT, BUT AFTER A WHILE THE PROBLEMS COMES BACK. I'VE READ SERIOUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND FEEL THAT THIS IS A SEVERE PROBLEM THAT CAUSE EXTREME HAZARDS AND UNWANTED BURDENS. *AK
20041231ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
OIL SEAL FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE TRAVELING, ALL OIL DRAINED OUT. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO SERVICE STATION WHERE THEY REPLACED A FAILED OIL SEAL, BALANCE SHAFT BELT, TIMING BELT, AC BELT, AND POWER STEERING BELT. ADDITIONAL COSTS INCURRED FOR EPA/HAZMAT DISPOSAL FEES. LUCKILY OIL LIGHT CAME ON & OPERATOR'S QUICK REACTION AVERTED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. SERVICE STATION ADVISED US OF RECALLS FOR THIS IDENTICAL PROBLEM: CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALREADY FILED ODI #S 517744 & 734948. *AK
Mileage: 124,420
Compare 1992HONDAINSPIRE to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 9 Open
PE25017Preliminary EvaluationOpen
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PE25016Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Loss of Motive Power
PE25018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
PE25008Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine failure
EA25004Engineering AnalysisOpen
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 HONDA INSPIRE have?▼
The 1992 HONDA INSPIRE has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 HONDA INSPIRE?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 HONDA INSPIRE is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.
Is the 1992 HONDA INSPIRE 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.