Major Problems with 1994 Honda Accord Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 1994 Honda Accord

1994 Honda Accord REAR/OTHER Victims: 3

1994 Honda Accord ANCHORAGE Victims: 3

1994 Honda Accord FRONTAL Victims: 3

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
vehicle loss all oil due to cam seal malfunction....
44
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
no deployment of driver's airbag during accident. *sd...
38
~ 9358 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
short engine block cracked also engine makes knocking noise. *skd...
34
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
abs modulator leaks brake fluid until empty then abs light comes on....
32
~ 3281 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
throttle plate gummed up and caused vehicle to suddenly accelerate twice within minutes....
18
~ 21598 miles
TIRES
1-ply sidewall goodyear tires too weak for vehicle causing tires to blowout. *skd...
15
~ 61200 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
reflection of sun on dash board reflected back on the windshield affecting driver's vision and causing an accident....
14
~ 9187 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
oil leak at distriburor. dealer says distributor is covered in oil and will fail. needs to be replaced. there currently
11
~ 28818 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
air conditioner evaporator failed. (qcaw)...
9
~ 16444 miles
SEATS
hump in middle of rear seat does not allow the child seat to fit into the seat as per requirements.
8
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brakes replaced due to noise. *skd...
8
AIR BAGS
no deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during collision resulting in injury. *skd...
8
~ 35375 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving 80 mph the rpm meter suddenly dropped to zero causing total loss of power. dealer stated that a
8
~ 77247 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
smoke from power window switch....
7
~ 7429 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
misalignment causing vehicle to pull to the right....
7
~ 9214 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
owner received recall notice for electro lock contacted dealer and was told they did not know anything about the recall.
7
~ 70643 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
the fuel gage does not provide an accurate reading. it consistantly shows the tank to be empty.*ak...
6
SIDEWALL > TIRES
after about three years and 50 000 miles tire had at least half its tread left but sidewall disintegrated causing...
5
~ 108000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
p195/60r15 dot vd replacement equipment with 30000 miles on a 1994 honda accord. consumer states while driving 75 mph the...
5
~ 108000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
while driving at 70 mph right lower ball joint cracked and broke causing the wheel to come off. front left...
5
~ 37698 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brake master cylinder failed. *skd...
5
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
vehicle does not engage when put in drive for about 5 seconds also loses speed on freeways dropping from 55
5
~ 50400 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
the car pulls towards the left very strongly and you need to apply force to keep it straight. i got...
5
~ 7469 miles
WHEELS
car is experiencing slow air leak on 2 wheels. tires and valve stems were replaced on all 4 wheels. the...
4
~ 26750 miles
VALVE > TIRES
car is experiencing slow air leak on 2 wheels. tires and valve stems were replaced on all 4 wheels. the...
4
~ 24250 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
abs modulator failed two times....
4
POWER TRAIN
speedometer was ordered by the dealer on 2 feb 2001. to date there is no expected arrival date for the...
4
~ 27500 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
consumer was given only one key for the electro lock recall instead of two....
4
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
right front end suspension failure causing premature wear of tires....
4
~ 31250 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
no deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during collision resulting in injury. *skd...
4
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
no summary...
4
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
problem with windows. *aw...
4
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
electric door locks repeatedly click shut by themselves...
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
re: honda balancer shaft defective oil seal and blowout problem. i recently and suddenly experienced this problem with 94 honda...
3
~ 104333 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
fuel line/hose which connects to filter onto the engine has a cover over the fuel line/hose. "crimped end of the...
3
~ 46667 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
hood of the radiator split. mjs...
3
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
two of the seat belts are not working porperly. the belts on the front do not retract completely and are...
3
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
starter failed....
3
BODY > STRUCTURE
over wheel on passenger side tire had a rusting problem . a hole started to form. contacted dealer who has
3
~ 28333 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
engine oil seal dislodged while traveling on the highway. caused all of the oil to drain out within a matter...
3
~ 26548 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
power antenna fails to retract all the way. *ak...
3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
vehicle won't go into reverse sometimes. *dsh...
3
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
driver's seat rocks back and forth on its track....
3
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
noisy brakes. *skd...
3
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
vehicle bucks and stalls in first gear. *tw...
3
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
front and rear windshields have a severe glare causing extreme difficulty in driving. tt...
3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
1994 honda accord ex is used 6 months of the year as it is left at condo and has $17...
2
~ 51200 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1994 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlight assembly products. *smd ...
2
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 1994 honda accord. on several occasions while driving at 30 mph the vehicle's rpms lowered...
2
~ 107500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
i was approaching a red light starting to gradually apply brakes more than 200 feet away from the intersection. there's...
2
~ 133850 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION
on two occassions ( april and june 2003) my 1994 honda accord ex rolled backwards from my driveway. after second...
2
~ 146400 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the abs brakes failed. the dealer wants approximately $1400 to repair. car is well maintained with low mileage....
2
~ 39800 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the abs braking system has failed. the dealer states i need a new abs modulator. the car is extremely well
2
~ 102500 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
abs unit is leaking and unsure if it will actually works when needed. the accumulator keeps buzzing trying to build
2
~ 44000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
gas gauge on instrument panel operates erratically and does not show the correct level of fuel. a private mechanic diagnosed
2
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the electrical lines underneath the vehicle from the center to the rear/muffler/hubs were corroded and had to be replaced which...
2
SEAT BELTS
while driving the srs warning light comes on. the only time the light goes off is when turning the vehicle
2
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
seat belt tore in half in accident allowing passenger to be ejected from vehicle/killed. *dh...
2
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
noisy brakes. *skd...
2
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
exterior rear view mirrors fog up in spring and fall causing poor visibility. *skd...
2
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
body metal of vehicle is too light/thin and would not hold up during an accident....
2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the car pulls towards the left very strongly and you need to apply force to keep it straight. i got...
2
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
when a/c is turned on it emmits a musty mildew odor that detours the driver from from road. dealer has
2
~ 63051 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the headlight bulbs are not easy as other types of bulbs to replace because they are sealed beam type of
2
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
while driving and without warning the seat belt disengaged from the buckle. the seat belts have been replaced once before
2
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE
trunk door lid would not close it was misaligned. vehicle was not in a crash. please desribe. *ak...
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tamara recall i bought the c a e from birthday auto auction and i had it for 2\1 months and...
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
the windshield does not clear with defrost on. it foggs up so bad you can not see to drive. very...
1
~ 30 miles
SUSPENSION
i bought a 1994 honda accord on february 2 2010. after having the vehicle for about a week the left...
1
~ 27000 miles
WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
i bought a 1994 honda accord on february 2 2010. after having the vehicle for about a week the left...
1
~ 27000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
im driving down the road and the car just stalls. i had to use two hands to get her off...
1
~ 118300 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
abs light comes on and goes off nemerous times while car is in use. accumulator makes loud noise at start...
1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS
accident. no details listed. *ak...
1
~ 127998 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
accident. no details listed. *ak...
1
~ 127998 miles
HUB > WHEELS
accident. no details listed. *ak...
1
~ 127998 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
accident. no details listed. *ak...
1
~ 127998 miles
TORQUE ARM > MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION
accident. no details listed. *ak...
1
~ 127998 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION
when the ball joint broke the entire are came out of the drivetrain.*ak...
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
on my 1994 honda accord the gas light has failed to come on since it was purchased around 25 000...
1
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
a/c recall - cooling system never works properly. defrost doesn't clear windows on left side. engine started leaking oil profusely...
1
STRUCTURE
bolt snapped on rear cradle bushing engine shifted and separated from frame body and engine. there is a bad clicking...
1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
when backing out of a driveway with the vehicle in reverse and upon shifting gear from reverse to drive vehicle
1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i complaned to the dealer and several shops and they all told me my brakes are fine i am still...
1
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY
front seal is leaking oil onto tire which could cause loss of vehicle control. vehicle taken to dealer and repaired
1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
while driving vehicle another vehicle was stalled in the middle lane noticed it too late to apply brakes rearended the
1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
abnormal wear of rear disc brakes uneven wear on brake pads. *ak...
1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
gear shifter locks up in the park position. *sd...
1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
vehicle surged causing accident. *tw...
1
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL
hand brake pivot was too tight preventing hand brake from staying down....
1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
signal lights fail to work when turn the switch. tt...
1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
horn performs poorly in emergency situtation due to its design and location. tt...
1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION
left/right front struts failed. *skd...
1
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES
body metal of vehicle is too light/thin and would not hold up during an accident....
1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
certain amount of gas in car parked on decline vehicle will not start due to fuel not reaching the fuel
1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
no summary...
1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
when sitting at a light car shakes. tt...
1
RIM > WHEELS
wheel rim bent under normal driving conditions....
1
STEERING
when putting car into reverse and making a turn there is a noise in the steering . *ak...
1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
actuator cable disconnected from throttle linkage causing throttle to become hung up on the weight of actuator cable resulting in
1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
when applying the gas pedal from a stop position vehicle vibrates from under the car. dealer says it may be
1
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the car pulls towards the left very strongly and you need to apply force to keep it straight. i got...
1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
abs light came on and stayed on replace front brakes at 20 000 miles and rear at 24 000 miles
1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
while driving 60 mph consumer heard a noise coming from vehicle. soon after front end right side dropped to the
1
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
when applying the gas pedal from a stop position vehicle vibrates from under the car. dealer says it may be
1
MARKINGS > TIRES
consumer states dunlop tire sport a2-87h size p195/60r15-87h has no marked utqg's molded on. *tt ...
1

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