1987 Honda Accord
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 Honda Accord. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, then press the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
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 corrosion which would eventually rust through the affected pipes, allowing gasoline fumes and fuel to leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Gasoline fumes and/or fuel leakage through the filler orbreather pipes could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Repairs will be made to vehicles with corroded filler or breather pipes.
Owners manual information required by fmvss 210, sections 6A and 6B was omitted from the manual.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210.
Remedy
Upgrade existing manuals by inserting adhesive backed correction pages.
Owner complaints
111 complaints11 involved a crash1 involved a fire13 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
This IS with regards to campaigns 92v028000 and 92v028001. both campaigns call for repairs to damaged part, but don't address how long manufacturer should be accountable for repairing specific part. in this case it IS the fuel filler tube and breather tube. honda obviously must have changed…
This IS with regards to campaigns 92v028000 and 92v028001. both campaigns call for repairs to damaged part, but don't address how long manufacturer should be accountable for repairing specific part. in this case it IS the fuel filler tube and breather tube. honda obviously must have changed manufacturing or materials to prevent further problems, but this recall only covers what appears to be a one time inspection and possible repair if damage noticed. the recalls are from 1992 and 1993 for 1986 and 1987 models. personally I have a 1987 model that now has 255,000 miles. granted, this vehicle IS old with high mileage, but a recall such as this should go beyond a one time inspection to address defective parts or manufacturing methods with a permanent resolution. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
The vehicle's gas filler pipe rusted. *nm campaign ID number : 92v028000 due to the age and mileage of the consumers vehicle honda motor company refused to assist with the cost of repairs. *tc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Consumer received a recall concerning fuel tank filler neck leak. Took vehicle to the dealer, and they just looked at it. dealer never changed the tube because at that time it was not leaking. currently consumer saw fuel leaking under the vehicle. he examined vehicle, and discovered that…
Consumer received a recall concerning fuel tank filler neck leak. Took vehicle to the dealer, and they just looked at it. dealer never changed the tube because at that time it was not leaking. currently consumer saw fuel leaking under the vehicle. he examined vehicle, and discovered that the leak was next to the filler neck hose. Consumer did not know whether recall repairs could be performed because it had been a long time since he received the recall notice.*ak
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
Vehicle's hood flew open and wrapped around the windshield. *mr *scc *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
There was a fuel leakage when filling up vehicle. driver notified the dealer by phone. The dealer told the driver that recall campaign 92v028001 expired, and his vehicle was not included. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Driver noticed that oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle, and the hot sign appeared on the thermostat. Vehicle shut down, oil and smoke was coming from the hood area. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
While parked, the battery exploded and the vehicle caught on fire. the vehicle was totaled. *Ak *ph *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Consumer states upon filling the gas tank a leak developed from the filler neck pipe. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer states fuel line IS crossing under the driver mat and IS leaking gas due that lines being rusted. Dealer notified. *Ak the fuel line was replaced. Consumer questioned what's going to happen the next time it rust through or a passenger IS smoking? *ph
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Fuel filler pipe IS rusting through, causing gas to leak. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Does recall # 92v028001 still apply to this vehicle? bad fuel leak inside of vechicle. dt
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
No summary. dt
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
No summary.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Dealer states that the recall has expired and will not perform recall on vehicle. Recall#92v028001 fuel systems. Honda of essex please provide the number and address ts
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving about 60 mph the left front tire experienced tread separation. the dealer IS aware of the problem (general tire 185-70r13). *ts *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine stalls/dies if tank IS not full. problem IS worse in winter than summer.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Corrosion of fuel filler and breather pipe resulted in fuel leakage, the dealer refuses to honor recall 92v-028 stating that the recall repairs have already been made, fuel pump also failed .
- Tires › Tread/belt
Cooper, lifeliner classic II tires, dot#u9e8cu9410 , 18570r13; while traveling at highway speed vehicle was vibrating hard, tire tread separated, knocking off front bumper. *Ak the consumer was traveling at 65 mph when the tire tread separated and lost control of the vehicle which resulted in damage to the vehicle. There was no injuries. *yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
The car has a strong gas odor after car turned off coming from the fuel filter/line area. the recall order says that they should do it for free. The car IS under a recall order (order #92v028001) for corroded fuel lines & fittings. when I took the car in for them to check the lines/fittings, as…
The car has a strong gas odor after car turned off coming from the fuel filter/line area. the recall order says that they should do it for free. The car IS under a recall order (order #92v028001) for corroded fuel lines & fittings. when I took the car in for them to check the lines/fittings, as outlined in the recall order, they said that they would charge me $34 just to see if it was covered under the recall order.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Water pump and thermostat failed, causing vehicle to overheat without prior warning. also, brake pedal went all the way to the floor, and brakes didn't hold.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
Received recall notice 92v028001. Contacted dealership, and took vehicle for fuel tank filler repair. Was suppose to replace fuel filler. Later found out filler was not replaced due to cap not fitting properly. filler was rusty. Contacted dealership, and mechanic indicated that filler was only spray painted and not replaced.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Please look into this. I think there may be a problem with these vehicles I am a local mechanic and I have seen this many times on most accords that have been driven down from the north. I purchased my accord used and sure enough I have componet failure. My accord was orignaly purchassed in west…
Please look into this. I think there may be a problem with these vehicles I am a local mechanic and I have seen this many times on most accords that have been driven down from the north. I purchased my accord used and sure enough I have componet failure. My accord was orignaly purchassed in west virgina. The componet that failes IS the right or left rear upper ball joint that IS positioned on the upper link that holdes the upper support for the hub, it seems this IS a componet that failes only when exposed to northern weather conditions, if any addional information IS need please send e-mail or feel free to call me at my work phone number, I have not repaired this condition yet however if I do I will save all failed componets, thankyou for you time, if this concern IS nothing out of the ordinary and has been invetagated please respond, thanks again, tyler fahlman. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicle ran into garge door due to applying brake pedal and accelerator pedal at same time. Believed problem was due to both pedals designed too close together. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
While pulling out of a parking space the vehicle was hit on the drivers side, the impact unlatched the passenger side seat belt causing passengers head to go through the windshield and knees to go through the dash board. nlm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel system venting
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- Fuel system venting
Summary: the four owner complaints involve five vehicles, three accords and two legends. A search of odi records pertaining to honda safety recalls and dealer service bulletins revealed no information related to this subject.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 41090Campaign responsibility report for the 1986-87 accord fuel filler pipe recall.
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