1984 Honda Accord recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. IF THE PLASTIC COATING OF THE FUEL FILLER AND/OR BREATHER PIPE IS DAMAGED, SALT WATER MAY ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE PLASTIC COATING AND THE STEEL PIPES, AND THE ACCUMULATION COULD CAUSE CORROSSION WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RUST THROUGH THE AFFECTED PIPES, ALLOWING GASOLINE FUMES AND FUEL TO LEAK.
What could happen: GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix: CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES WILL BE CLEANED AND RECOATED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 ACCORD.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 92V028000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Summary: IF THE PLASTIC COATING OF THE FUEL FILLER AND/OR BREATHER PIPE IS DAMAGED, SALT WATER MAY ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE PLASTIC COATING AND THE STEEL PIPES, AND THE ACCUMULATION COULD CAUSE CORROSSION WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RUST THROUGH THE AFFECTED PIPES, ALLOWING GASOLINE FUMES AND FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence: GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES WILL BE CLEANED AND RECOATED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS IN AREAS WHERE SALT AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE AREUSED IN SNOW AND ICE CONTROL.
2. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT.
What could happen:
The fix: ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR INSTALLED.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 ACCORD.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 83V130000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Summary: VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT.
Consequence:
Remedy: ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR INSTALLED.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; VOLTAGE REGULATOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERCHARGING CAN DAMAGE THE BATTERY AND MAY RESULT INLOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER WITHOUT WARNING. LOSS OF LIGHTS AND ENGINE IGNITIONCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Portable jump starter
- 1984 Honda Accord owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Seat belts (6), Engine (5), Fuel system (4), Gasoline (4), Body / structure (4).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
05/31/2005 · Fuel system
CONTACT STATES: 1984 HONDA ACCORD HAS A RUSTED GAS FILLER NECK, RECALL 92V028000. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE THE FILLER NECK BECAUSE THE AREA IS SO RUSTED THE NEW NECK WILL NOT ATTACH TO IT. THE FUEL LINE IS ALSO CONTAMINATED DUE TO RUST. CAR WOULD NOT START, AND NOW STALLS IN TRAFFIC. FUEL IS LEAKING OUT OF THE CARBURETOR, AND IS A FIRE HAZARD.*AK *JB
08/21/2003 · Brakes
I HAD TAKEN MY 1984 HONDA ACCORD IN FOR BRAKES TO MY MECHANIC. AFTER LOOKING AT THE CAR ON THE LIFT HE STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT THAT IT POSED A THREAT TO ME DRIVING AND THEREFORE REFUSED TO MAKE ANY FURTHER REPAIRS ON IT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MARYSVILLE TIRE AND AUTO SVS FOR A 2ND OPINION AND THERE, THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED…
05/12/2000 · Seat belts
THE SEAT BELT IN MY VEHICLE DOESN'T FIT ME. HONDA DOES NOT MAKE A SEAT BELT EXTENSION. I'VE ALREADY BEEN TICKETED TWICE BY THE LAW. THE SECOND ONE IS PENDING I WOULD LIKE TO GO BEFORE THE JUDGE WITH AN EXPLANATION. I REALLY THINK THA T SOMEONE SHOULD LOOK INTO THE FACT WHY HONDA CORP. DOESN'T MAKE ONE. *AK
10/31/1999 · Engine
A PIPE RUSTED THROUGH. ONLY PART TO DO SO. VERY EXPENSIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
12/06/1998 · Seat belts
LEFT REAR SEATBELT ANCHOR PULLED OUT FROM WHEEL WELL DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUSTING. YH
02/18/1997 · Vehicle Speed Control
INTERMITTENT STALLING; VEHICLE IDLES TOO HIGH AND TOO LOW/SHIFTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, CAUSING VERY LOW SPEED; MUST PULL OF ROAD, LET IT DIE THEN START AGAIN. *AK
02/10/1997 · Fuel system
WATER LEAKS INTO TRUNK WHERE FUEL FILLER PIPE MOUNTS TO WHEEL WELL AND TRUNK AREA.
02/03/1997 · Engine
VEHICLE STALLS. IT IDLES TOO HIGH AND TOO LOW, SHIFTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY CAUSING VERY LOW SPEEDS. DRIVER OFTEN NEEDS TO PULL OFF OF ROAD UNTIL PROBLEM CORRECTS ITSELF. OCCURS FREQUENTLY ON COLD/ICY DAYS.