The 1982 Honda Accord has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,080,806 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
WIRE IN BATTERY CHARGING CIRCUIT CANNOT TOLERATE THE MAXIMUM CURRENT DRAWN BY THE ALTERNATOR. UNDER REPEATED HIGH ELECTRICAL LOAD, HEAT WILL BUILD UP AT CONNECTOR TERMINAL AREA, MELTING THE PLASTIC WIRE HARNESS, POSSIBLY DISCHARGING BATTERY.
Remedy
CHARGING CIRCUIT WIRE WILL BE REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1
Total complaints26
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“While driving at 45 mph engine check light came on and consumer turned vehicle off, and the vehicle wouldn't start back up. *ak”
“While driving at 45 mph engine check light came on and consumer turned vehicle off, and the vehicle wouldn't start back up. *ak”
“While driving and pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, vehicle suddenly accelerated and went inside of a house. Dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem. *ak”
“Master cylinder leaked, causing brake failure. (ohio state police report) *dsh”
“Seat belts lock up, causing discomfort. *sd”
“Electrical wiring harness failed prior to recall. (84v-164)”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1982 Honda Accord as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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