Major Problems with 1992 Honda Accord Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1992 Honda Accord

1992 Honda Accord VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 3

1992 Honda Accord FRONTAL Victims: 2

1992 Honda Accord BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Victims: 2

Browse 1992 Honda Accord complaints by category

Problems with FRONTAL, DOOR and IGNITION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Accord owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS force of air bag deployment caused broken sternum of driver. seat belt was in place yet the driver suffered major	28 ~ 9911 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE driver's door moldng fell apart....	14
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM distributor sensor failed causing engine failure....	12 ~ 7667 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle surged causing loss of control/accident/injuries. *sd...	11
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN loose transmission cable causing constant engagement/disengagement of the lockup torque converter. *ak...	10 ~ 8200 miles
TIRES consumer purchased four new toyo tires at burns honda. shortly after consumer noticed a bulge on the side of the...	8 ~ 31144 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the driver's side seatbelt does not stay locked when plugging it in...	7
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt does not safely secure century child safety seat in position. *sd...	7
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs light came on would not go off. dealer said the abs pump was bad and that they have only...	6 ~ 4664 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING door - driver door locked failed. access and escape impossible. engine - oil seal failure crank and cam at 109...	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER paint is flaking off hood and top of car...	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle turned over but wouldn't start from parked position. the mechanic replaced the distributer ignitor and rotor. the vehicle	5 ~ 94600 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle vibrates. tt...	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING brakes make squeaking noise. tt...	5 ~ 33600 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES sidewall separation at 55000 miles. *ak (tiresize: 185)( dot number: tire size: 185 )...	5
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES door - driver door locked failed. access and escape impossible. engine - oil seal failure crank and cam at 109...	4 ~ 33975 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake master cylinder failed causing loss of control/accident. *sd...	4
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the drivers seatbelt did not restrain in an accident. please explain. tt...	4
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY moisture builds up between glass when humid or damp causing fog on windshield/poor visibility. *skd...	4
POWER TRAIN a faulty transmission control unit caused the vehicle to at random shift in to an improper gear or into neutral...	3 ~ 423667 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes failed to stop the vehicle when the pedal was depressed while driving at 25 mph. the vehicle stopped	3 ~ 66000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving on the interstate vehicle began to experience a vibration that caused the entire vehicle to shudder consumer pulled...	3
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM trouble turning ignition with the key. has had charging system checked have to make several attempts before car will start...	3 ~ 49000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT there is a recall for this problem on 95-97 accords but not 1992-why?...	3
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision....	3
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING steering rack shifted back and forth/sideways as the wheel was turned due to missing rear beam and 8 bolts. *ak...	3
AIR BAGS consumer concerned that air bag is a safety hazard due to their heights wants air bag to be disconnected....	3 ~ 90000 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tailgate falls suddenly and without warning striking adults on the head or shoulders. *ak...	3
SEAT BELTS while driving the vehicle stalled. when this occurred the vehicle lost power but the consumer was able to restart it...	2 ~ 169500 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT lower ball joint stud separated from ball causing entire left front suspension and driveshaft to separate from car. *ak...	2 ~ 72000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the transmission control unit failed causing the vehicle to unexpectedly loose power while turning despite the fact the his foot	2 ~ 59475 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving at about 15 mph other car lost control and hit consumer's vehicle. upon impact drivers side airbag came	2
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY shaft seal fails without notice. costly repairs! mfgr needs to be held accountable. i have two honda's with the same	2
WHEELS wheel fell off causing accident. ( new jersey state police report)...	2 ~ 60000 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING wheel fell off causing accident. ( new jersey state police report)...	2
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN shifter cable failed making it extremely difficult to change gears. *dh...	2
BODY > STRUCTURE 2 wheel rims defective causing tires to go flat....	2
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS rear seatbelts do not properly retain carseat causing free movement of carseat. seatbelts tighten than gradually lossen while driving. describe.	2
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the heating/ac knobs have been replaced numerous times. the plastic cracks too easily!*ak...	2
SERVICE BRAKES abs lite came on i would like to know if there is any warranty on this. *tr...	1 ~ 120000 miles
STRUCTURE horn is designed poorly which has caused several close calls because i was unable to honk my horn at a...	1
STEERING horn is designed poorly which has caused several close calls because i was unable to honk my horn at a...	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM horn is designed poorly which has caused several close calls because i was unable to honk my horn at a...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY while driving at 65 mph through brisk wind the hood of the vehicle disengaged causing the hood to break the	1 ~ 195000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i used to own a firebird but i had to trade it in for a bigger car cause my 2...	1 ~ 98000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY i used to own a firebird but i had to trade it in for a bigger car cause my 2...	1 ~ 98000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states he started his auto and the oil started shooting out right near the timing belt about 3 qts	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving emergency brake light came on. when shifting from drive to park there was a loud scraping sound. consumer...	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving vehicle experienced a severe oil leak dealer stated the seal on the balance shaft had broken off and...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel tank has developed a split on seam. consumer had previously smelled gasoline fumes and had the vehicle examined. please	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING trouble turning ignition with the key. has had charging system checked have to make several attempts before car will start...	1
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car runs and then it stalls. consumer has to started it back up. then sometimes it shakes and shimmies. took	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY front passenger side window runs slowly inspite of being lubed ---- rear passenger lock actuators moved slowly or not at...	1
SUSPENSION while driving on highway and when coming to a complete stop steering wheel vibrated. was sitting inside the car automatically...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM fire broke out from under the dash while vehicle was parked and nothing was turned on. manifacturer notified. *ak...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when running a/c over 45 minutes it blows the fuses to the headlights.contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ak...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the defective engine cooling fan malfunctioned when the air conditioner was activated the fan melted into the shroud which caused	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT threads on the scissor jack broke causing the jack to collapse....	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE a small spot of surface rust appered on the driver's side rear quarter panel. on sanding down the area it	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the vehicle turned over but wouldn't start from parked position. the mechanic replaced the distributer ignitor and rotor. the vehicle	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL failure of the throttle cable the vheicle suddely accelerated causing the consumer to have a accident.*ak...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission shift cable broke and causing to engage in park in between park and reverse and vehicle will roll forward.	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle vibrates. tt...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN difficulty shifting into reverse. tt *slc...	1
SEATS consumer was in an accident hit from the rear the driver side seat frame broke seat reclined backwards. tt...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the car is a five speed a piece around the gear shift broke causing shifter to get lodged inside. *ak...	1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING the power steering pump has to be replaced and has had numerous problems over the life of the car. tt...	1
MULTI PIECE > WHEELS 2 wheel rims defective causing tires to go flat....	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN gear shift moves when passenger bumps it. *dsh...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS front seat belts unclipped after recall repairs. consumer claims dealer did wrong recall repairs. instead of repairing rear seat belts	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the rear cable was replaced by dealer consumer is still havings same problem. please describe . *ak...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS experienced intermittent malfunctioning of passenger front shoulder/lap belt when can't pull out of door retractor assembly rendering belt inoperative. *ak...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY driver's side window is out of track and does not roll up. also inside door handle is loose....	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY the tailgate often comes down unexpectedly and hits the person loading or un loading on the head or back....	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE trunk leaks...	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT coil spring broke causing handling problems....	1
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS dealer refuses to install consumers air bag on/off switch....	1

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