1992 HONDA Accord Problems

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AIR BAGS

35 complaints

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 HONDA ACCORD. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE THAT HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY WASNT ABLE TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO HER VEHICLE LEFT SIDE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TURNED SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT CRASHED HEAD INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE FRONT END, AND THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG DIDNT DEPLOYED. SHE RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, NECK, KNEE, AND BACK. THE POLICE REPORT INFORMATION, AND THE VIN, WASNT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 300,000. LI

Sep 04, 2009

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN MVC WITH EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. *NM

Sep 21, 2006

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY A VEHICLE VEERED IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE AND CAUSED A COLLISION. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO FATALITIES OR MAJOR INJURIES. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NLM

Oct 03, 2003

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER MOTORIST AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

Apr 08, 2003

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

WHILE TURNING ON A GRAVEL ROAD CONSUMER HIT A HILL AND NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO A ROADSIDE MOUND, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, CONSUMER WAS INJURED.*JB

Jul 30, 2002

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

+ 30 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

25 complaints

THE CAR WILL NOT GO INTO DRIVE. IT MAKES A HORRIBLE NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS FALLING OUT UNDER THE HOOD AND WILL GO INTO REVERSE AND ALL OTHE GEARS BUT NOT DRIVE.

Jan 21, 2016

D4 LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR 10 MINUTES. TRANSMISSION HUNTS FOR GEARS AT CRUISING SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING, OFTEN LANDING NO GEAR, CAUSING A SCARY SCENARIO. A WEB SEARCH REVEALED THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS BY 1989 TO 1993 OWNERS OF THAT MODEL HONDA ACCORD WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS SUPPOSEDLY A FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER. HONDA DEALERS HAVE NO SAFETY OR MAINTENANCE RECALL/BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE. THEY OFFER TO REPLACE THE TCM (GUESS THAT IS THE COMPUTER) FOR $570.00 PLUS LABOR! SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF THESE YEARS' MODELS WERE SOLD AND ARE ON THE ROAD. IF A COMPUTER FAILURE PUTS THE DRIVER AND THE TRAFFIC AT DANGER BECAUSE THE CAR CHOOSES A DIFFERENT GEAR OR NO GEAR, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD FIX THE DAMAGED COMPUTER COMPONENT OR WHATEVER THE FAILED COMPONENT. SINCE SUCH SHEER NUMBERS ARE INVOLVED THE NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE MATTER INDEPENDENTLY. *JB

Oct 14, 2005

AXLE BOOTS WERE DRY ROTTED, CRACKING, AND LEAKING GREASE, DEALER REPLACED BOTH AXLE BOOTS AND REPACKED THEM WITH GREASE. *SLC

Jan 31, 2002

AXLE BOOTS WERE DRY ROTTED, CRACKING, AND LEAKING GREASE, DEALER REPLACED BOTH AXLE BOOTS AND REPACKED THEM WITH GREASE. *SLC

Jan 31, 2002

THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY LOOSE POWER WHILE TURNING, DESPITE THE FACT THE HIS FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT A SNAILS PACE,

Jul 23, 2001

+ 20 more complaints for this component

SEAT BELTS

24 complaints

FRONT LEFT SEAT BELT WAS BUCKLED IN, MAKING AUDIBLE CLICK, AND TURNING OFF INDICATOR LAMP ON DASH BOARD. WHILE DRIVING THE SEAT BELT POPPED OUT OF ITS LATCH. AT NO POINT DURING THE DRIVE DID ANY LAMP OR CHIME WARN THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT FULLY LATCHED. CAUSE FOR CONCERN, SEEING NUMEROUS OTHER REPORTS OF PEOPLE BEING INJURED OR KILLED BY SEAT BELTS OF THESE CARS FAILING IN CRASHES. *TR

Mar 18, 2014

LAP/SHOULDER BELT SPRING TENSIONER FAILURE. *AK

Sep 04, 2001

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT STAY LOCKED WHEN PLUGGING IT IN

Aug 08, 2001

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT STAY LOCKED WHEN PLUGGING IT IN

Aug 08, 2001

AFTER FASTENING YOUR SEAT BELT AND HEARING A 'CLICK' TO CONFIRM IT THAT IT IS FASTENED, IT HAS COME 'UNLOCKED' ON IT'S OWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES! IT DOES OCCUR ON BOTH SIDES; DRIVER AND PASSENGER. I DO NOT KNOW IF IT OCCURS IN THE BACK SEAT. I RARELY CARRY PASSENGERS BACK THERE..

Aug 16, 2000

+ 19 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

21 complaints

PAINT CLEAR COAT PEELING MANUFACTURE DENIES FAULT. *TR

Jun 23, 2013

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THROUGH BRISK WIND, THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE DISENGAGED, CAUSING THE HOOD TO BREAK THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. *AK

Jan 11, 2005

Injuries: 1

INSIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLES (BOTH SIDES) PLASTIC SHROUD HANDLE HOUSINGS SHATTERED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DOORS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS IS AN LX MODEL WITH STD. POWER WINDOWS. IN THE EVENT OF POWER LOSS (BATTERY) IT WOULD MAKE IT IMPOSSABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE, BECAUSE WINDOWS COULD NOT BE PUT DOWN TO USE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES.*AK

Jan 01, 2001

PLASTIC SHROUD AROUND INSIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLES (BOTH SIDES) SHATTERED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE

Oct 27, 1999

TRUNK LEAKS

Oct 21, 1999

+ 16 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

18 complaints

1992 HONDA ACCORD EX WITH 149380 MILES. TRAVELING ALONG HIGHWAY AT 60 MPG AT 0545 IN THE MORNING CAR THEN DIES IN TRAFFIC. ABLE TO COAST TO THE RIGHT AND STOPPED UNTIL WRECKER SHOWED UP. WEATHER WAS 16 DEGREES AND CAR WAS RUNNING GREAT UNTIL THEN. AT THE DEALER, NOTICE THE HOOD WAS BURNT. SERVICE PERSON STATED IT WAS A BAD WIRE IN THE COIL AND/OR IGNITION. REPLACED WIRES, COIL, IGNITION,BREATHER TUBE. I WAS LUCKY. I NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAD THE SAME ISSUE SO I'LL VOICE MY CONCERN ABOUT THE 92 COIL/IGNITION FIRES ON-LINE. USED PARTS WERE BURNED. 92 HONDA IS A GREAT CAR EXCEPT WITH THIS ISSUE. *JB

Jan 20, 2005

ENGINE WILL NOT START (EVEN TURN OVER) WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR GETS TOO HOT. THIS OCCURS ON ALL HOT DAYS. I CURRENTLY HAVE TO LEAVE ALL THE WINDOWS COMPLETELY DOWN, THE SUNROOF CRACKED (HOT AIR RISES), AND MY SILVER SUNSHADE ON THE OUTSIDE OF MY WINDSHIELD SO THAT NO SUN CAN EVEN PENETRATE THE WINDSHIELD GLASS. IF I DON'T DO THIS, I WILL BE STUCK WHERE EVER I'M PARKED UNTIL SUN DOWN. IF CAR WON'T START, I HAVE TO OPEN ALL DOORS INCLUDING HATCHBACK AND WAIT FOR INTERIOR CABIN TEMPERATURE TO COOL DOWN. *JB

Jun 24, 2003

VEHICLE STALLING DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH MANUFACTURER PART# P-N-0102-P13-A12, H-C-3859030. DEALER HAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Feb 07, 2003

WHILE DRIVING EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK THERE WAS A LOUD SCRAPING SOUND. CONSUMER TRIED TO SHUT OFF ENGINE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THERE WAS A FIRE ON LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. *AK *YH

Mar 21, 2002

Fire: 1

CONSUME RWAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH AND VEHICLE STOPPED, TOTALLY SHUTTING DOWN. HE HEARD A CLICK IN ENGINE SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, WHO WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. DISTRIBUTOR WENT OUT. *AK

Apr 16, 2001

+ 13 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

16 complaints

BRAKE SERVICE ON 1992 HONDA ACCORD.*MR THE CONSUMER PAID OVER $400 TO HAVE THE CALIPERS AND FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED. THE SERVICE WAS COMPLETE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE STILL DIDN'T STOP CORRECTLY. THE DEALER THEN INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED REAR BRAKE PADS. THE CONSUMER ASKED FOR A REFUND, SINCE THE VEHICLE STILL WASN'T FIXED, BUT WAS DENIED *NM

Jul 29, 2004

THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK *MR

Feb 24, 2004

Crash: 1

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ANTI LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO SKID WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. *AK

Jan 30, 2004

Crash: 1

BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED BOTH CYLINDERS AND BLED THE BRAKES. *SLC

Jan 31, 2002

BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED BOTH CYLINDERS AND BLED THE BRAKES. *SLC

Jan 31, 2002

+ 11 more complaints for this component

TIRES

15 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS BRIDGE-STONE POTENZA G109 TIRES, SIZE 195/65/R15 EQUIPPED ON A 1992 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE EXAMINING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE THE CONTACT NOTICED SEVERAL CUTS ALONG THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TIRE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, TWO MONTHS AFTER THE REPLACEMENT THE CONTACT NOTICED HAT THE FAILURE HAD RECURRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Apr 04, 2012

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED TWO OUT OF A SET OF FOUR TIRES HAVE FAILED DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONTACT REPORTS HAVING NO STEERING PROBLEMS OR WARNINGS PRIOR TO TIRE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRES IS COOPER. THE MODEL IS WEATHER MASTER XGR. THE TIRE SIZE IS P19565R14. *AK

Apr 17, 2006

RE; TIRE BLOW OUT FR690 P 195/65R15.*BF TWO OF THE FOUR TIRES HAD BUBBLES PROTRUDING FROM THE SIDES AND THE FOURTH TIRE APPEARED TO BE FINE. *JB

Jan 31, 2005

THIS IS THE SECOND OF A SET OF FOUR TIRES BOUGHT AT COSTCO JAN99. LAST INCIDENCE OCCURED 13 MONTHS AGO WITH VERY SIMILAR DAMAGE. I WAS ON STREET BEHIND MIDDAY TRAFFIC WHEN I FELT THE TIRE GAVE IN - I DID NOT RUN OVER OR HIT ANYTHING, NOR DID I RUN UNDER PRESSURE AS MICHELIN CUSTOMER RELATION TRIED TO TELL ME. I HAVE METICULOUS RECORDS OF MY CAR AND (THOUGH I DO NOT WASH IT REGULARILY) I CONTINUOUSLY INSPECT IT. THE SIDEWALL SHREDDED AS IF A BEAR HIT THEM AND THEY SEPARTATED INTERNALLY FROM THE RADIALS (MEANING THEY PEALED INSIDE AWAY FROM EACH OTHER). I HAD/HAVE P185/70R14 (NOT ABLE TO ENTER THIS ON THIS FORM) *LA

Oct 14, 2003

I PURCHASED SEARS VOYAGER LX ROAD HANDLER P195/60 R15 RADIAL TIRES FOR MY HONDA ACCORD AS REPLACEMENTS FOR THE ORIGINALS AND THE SIDEWALLS HAVE BLOWN OUT ON 2 OF THE TIRES AFTER 55,000 MILES. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER, BOTH TIRES BLEW THE SIDEWALLS OUT ON THE INSIDE SIDE WALL AND BOTH TIRES WERE ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE AND WERE THERE ANY RECALLS ON THESE TIRES?? THESE TIRES ARE ADVERTISED AS 100,000 MILE TIRES. *NLM

Jun 03, 2003

+ 10 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

15 complaints

1992 HONDA ACCORD WITH MOTOR SEAL RECALL DOWNGRADED TO BULLETIN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL SENT TO HER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. SHE STATES SHE LOST ALL POWER TO VEHICLE DUE TO THIS RECALL AND HAD NO TRANSPORTATION. *KB

May 07, 2008

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN IT WAS WARM AND HUMID VEHICLE DID NOT START. DEALER FOUND THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. *AK

Sep 09, 2004

CONSUMER STATES HE STARTED HIS AUTO AND THE OIL STARTED SHOOTING OUT RIGHT NEAR THE TIMING BELT, ABOUT 3 QTS OF IT. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. TS

Dec 27, 2002

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SEVERE OIL LEAK, DEALER STATED THE SEAL ON THE BALANCE SHAFT HAD BROKEN OFF AND THE LEAK HAD DAMAGED A NUMBER OF BELTS WITHIN THE AREA, DEALER ALSO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ACCORDS FROM 1994 TO PRESENT ARE COVERED UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER HER VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED. *SLC

Jan 31, 2002

+ 10 more complaints for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

12 complaints

THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK POSITION THEN PLACED IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A CRASH WITH TWO OTHER VEHICLES. WHEN THE DRIVER HAD TURNED THE CAR ON, THE MOTOR WAS RACING HIGH, THE GEARS WERE DIFFICULT TO SHIFT, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE ENTIRE TIME. *AK *ML

Jul 08, 1999

Crash: 1

PROBLEM IS ONE OF "POWER SURGING OF ENGINE" . THUS FAR IT DOES NOT RESPOND TO BRAKES.*AK

Jan 07, 1999

CONSUMER WENT TO PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WITH FOOT STILL ON BRAKE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FOWARD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 28, 1998

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY EXPERIENCES SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR SUDDEN LUNGING.

Dec 15, 1997

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION MANY TIMES, ON ONE OCCASION A COLLISION OCCURRED.

Oct 02, 1997

+ 7 more complaints for this component

VISIBILITY

8 complaints

THE HEATING/AC KNOBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE PLASTIC CRACKS TOO EASILY!*AK

Aug 07, 2001

THE HEATING/AC KNOBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE PLASTIC CRACKS TOO EASILY!*AK

Aug 07, 2001

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW RUNS SLOWLY; INSPITE OF BEING LUBED ---- REAR PASSENGER LOCK ACTUATORS MOVED SLOWLY OR NOT AT ALL AND BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED ---- CAR STALLED OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50MPH 3 TIMES ONE DAY B/F I COULD GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP; ONCE IT HAD STALLED OUT, IT WAS VERY HARD TO START; DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH ---- CAR WOULDN'T START IN HOT HUMID WEATHER; MAIN RELAY WAS REPLACED ---- WHILE SITTING ON FLAT TERRAIN AND NOT MOVING, I WOULD WATCH THE NEEDLE ON THE FUEL GUAGE FLUCTUATE BY UP TO 3/4 OF A TANK; DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL SENDING UNIT; THE UNIT WAS REPLACED TWICE TOTAL, THE SECOND TIME IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY

Jul 08, 2001

WINDOW FRAME REPLACED.

Oct 21, 1996

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW INOPERATIVE.

Oct 21, 1996

+ 3 more complaints for this component

STEERING

6 complaints

1992 HONDA ACCORD WITH DIFFICULT STEERING. CONSUMER STATES THAT A MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MISSING 2 MOUNTING BOLTS FROM THE STEERING RACK. CONSUMER HAD THE BOLTS REPLACED. *KB

Feb 25, 2008

STEERING WHEEL COVERING CAME LOOSE. LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL. *AK

Oct 21, 1997

THE RUBBER AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH ATTACHES TO THE METAL STEEL IS COMING DETACHED, ALSO THE PROBLEM IS CAUSING POOR STEEING CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, STEERING WHEEL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 04, 1997

STEERING RACK CONTROL UNIT CAUSES VEHICLE TO PULL TO EXTREME LEFT AND RIGHT. *AK

May 28, 1996

STEERING RACK SHIFTED BACK AND FORTH/SIDEWAYS AS THE WHEEL WAS TURNED DUE TO MISSING REAR BEAM AND 8 BOLTS. *AK

Oct 10, 1995

+ 1 more complaint for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

6 complaints

CONSUMER REQUESTING INFORMATION ON RECALLS FOR A 1992 HONDA ACCORD EX. *KB

Aug 14, 2006

NOTED ODOMETER FRAUD OF AT LEAST 84,000 MILES. *JB

Feb 27, 2003

BOTH THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER OFTEN CONFLICT ONE ANOTHER MAKING ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW WITH ANY CERTAINTY. SOMETIMES THE TACHOMETER WILL READ CORRECTLY COMPARED WITH PREVIOUS TACHOMETER READINGS AT CERTAIN SPEEDS BUT THE READING IS USUALLY ERRATIC. THE SPEEDOMETER HAS ALSO BEEN SEEN TO JUMP AVOUT 5 MPH WHEN CRUISING AT A STEADY PACE AND THE SPEEDOMETER WILL CONTINUE TO READ INCORRECTLY. UPON FOLLOWING A FRIEND AND CONSULTING ABOUT THE SPEED DRIVEN, I FIND THAT THE SPEEDOMETER OFTEN STATED THAT I WAS DRIVING 5 OR 10 MPH LESS THAN THE READING SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER.

Aug 09, 2000

SEVERAL OTHER SAME YEAR ACCORDS REPORTING SIMILAR SITUATION - HEAR POSSIBLE RECALL/COMPENSATION?NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 17, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 01, 1999

+ 1 more complaint for this component

SUSPENSION

4 complaints

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND TURNING INTO A PARKING AREA, WHEEL AND TIRE FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE. *AK AS A RESULT THE RIGHT AXLE HAD GONE OUT WITH IT. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE TIRES WORE FINE. HONDA WAS NEVER ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE 1/2 MILE ALONG WITH NOISE. HONDA SUGGESTED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FINE. *SC

Feb 19, 2004

LOWER BALL JOINT STUD SEPARATED FROM BALL, CAUSING ENTIRE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION AND DRIVESHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM CAR. *AK

Apr 25, 2002

Crash: 1

COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING HANDLING PROBLEMS.

Sep 03, 1996

VEHICLE VIBRATES. TT

Jan 22, 1996

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THE 1992 HONDA ACCORD. I HAVE EXPERIENCED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON THIS VEHICLE THAT WILL GENERALLY REQUIRE OVERHAUL OR REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER SEVERAL ON-LINE RESEARCHES ON HONDA ACCORDS 1990 TO DATE, I FIND NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, I.E., ACCELERATION FAILURE. WHEN ENGINE GETS HOT, THE CAR HAS ACCELERATION FAILURE. EVEN FURTHER RESEARCH REVEALS ?CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION MECHANICS REVEALED THAT THIS KNOWN PREMATURE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE IS DUE TO AN ENGINEERING DESIGN FLAW. IN ADDITION, ?THIS DESIGN FLAW CONSISTS OF THE HONDA ACCORD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOT HAVING OUTSIDE ACCESS TO THE METAL SCREEN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FILTER WHICH BECOMES CLOGGED WITH GUNK AND METAL SHAVINGS, THUS STARVING THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH CAUSES OVERHEATING, AND FURTHER DETERIORATION AND PREMATURE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.? THERE IS NO WAY TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE METAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FILTER BECAUSE THERE IS NO TRANSMISSION PAN TO UNBOLT AND ALLOW ACCESS. COMPLETE DISASSEMBLE OF THE TRANSMISSION IS REQUIRED. THIS SERIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WILL BE REPORTED TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) DECLARING THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Sep 29, 2014

THE CAR IS GOT SOME ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN THE WIRE MY MAINTENANCE SAID, AND NOW IT HAS A PROBLEM SHIFTING INTO ALL THE GEARS, IT STALLS WHEN YOU GO TO TAKE OFF, IT DON'T SEEM LIKE IT HAS ANY POWER BEHIND IT. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU GO TO TAKE OFF IT STALLS. *TR

Aug 28, 2014

A FAULTY TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO AT RANDOM SHIFT IN TO AN IMPROPER GEAR OR INTO NEUTRAL AT OR DURING TAKE OFF FROM STOP. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER WHEN TRYING TO JOIN TRAFFIC, OR ONCE ALREADY IN TRAFFIC. TCU WOULD ALSO FAIL TO LOCK OR UNLOCK T/C WHEN IT WAS DESIGNED TO. ON ONE OCCASION THE TCU LOCKED THE T/C AT A STOP LIGHT, STALLING THE ENGINE IN TRAFFIC. TCU FAILED TO ALERT THE DRIVER OF A PROBLEM THROUGH THE D4 OR CHECK ENGINE LAMPS, AND PRODUCED NON EXISTENT CODES WHEN PUT INTO DIAGNOSTIC MODE. *TR

Mar 18, 2014

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

3 complaints

THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ON MY 92 HONDA ACCORD IS BROKEN AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN. IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF MY CAR, I HAVE TO CRAWL/CLIMB TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR AND EXIT THE CAR THAT WAY. IF I NEEDED TO EXIT MY CAR IN AN EMERGENCY, SAY A FIRE IN MY CAR, IT WOULD TAKE ME MORE TIME TO GET INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THEN EXIT THE CAR THAN IF I COULD JUST OPEN MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AND CONSIDER THIS AS A RECALL. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE. I CONTACTED HONDA ABOUT GETTING THIS REPAIRED AND IT WOULD COST $250+ FOR THE PART AND THEN LABOR WOULD BE $72 PER HOUR AND IT WOULD TAKE 2.5 HOURS TO FIX IT. THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE MY LOCAL TAXES. THIS MAY NOT SEEM LIKE IT IS TOO MUCH TO GET IT FIXED BUT FOR A GUY WITH A FAMILY OF 5 AND ONLY ONE INCOME, IT IS ALLOT OF MONEY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR

May 02, 2007

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED IN THE LOCKED POSITION. ACCESS/EGRESS IMPOSIBLE. REPAIR IS COSTLY. SAFETY ISSUE FOR DRIVER AND PASSANGERS. DEALER SERVICE REPRESENTITIVES ADMIT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 12, 2003

I DO NOT REMEMBER THE EXACT DATE OR MILEAGE BUT AM FAIRLY CLOSE. I WAS TOLD BY SIMS THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH '92 ACCORDS--THE DOOR LATCH REFUSES TO OPEN AND HAS TO BE DRILLED COSTING $520. I WAS CARRYING A 5 GAL CAN OF GAS THAT I HEARD TIP IN THE TRUNK. I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND WENT TO HOP OUT FAST TO CHECK BUT COULD NOT GET OUT. I CALLED HONDA AGAIN AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL. AGAIN THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY AND IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. I HAVE INJURED MY KNEES AND DISC TRYING TO GET IN AND OUT. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR THIS AND IT IS DANGEROUS. IF IT WEREN'T A COMMON PROBLEM, I WOULD NOT SAY ANYTHING, BUT IF IT IS COMMON, SOMETHING SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE ABOUT IT, DON'T YOU THINK?*AK

Feb 27, 2000

Injuries: 1

EQUIPMENT

3 complaints

THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ON 95-97 ACCORDS, BUT NOT 1992-WHY?

Jul 23, 1999

THREADS ON THE SCISSOR JACK BROKE, CAUSING THE JACK TO COLLAPSE.

Mar 09, 1998

FOR THE SECOND SUMMER IN A ROW THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS MALFUNCTIONED THIS YEAR A CONDENSOR IS NEEDED. TT

Jun 07, 1995

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 complaints

FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A SPLIT ON SEAM. CONSUMER HAD PREVIOUSLY SMELLED GASOLINE FUMES, AND HAD THE VEHICLE EXAMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Aug 13, 2001

RAW GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO FUEL LEAK. *AK

Nov 05, 1994

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

1992 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE PROBLEMS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES AND STALLED WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL SYSTEM, ABS SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER STEERING, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL REPAIRS NEED TO BE COMPLETED. *JS

Jan 07, 2021

ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO RESTART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COVERED IN GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OIL DILUTION. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300,000.

Dec 28, 2020

STEERING,STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

HORN IS DESIGNED POORLY WHICH HAS CAUSED SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO HONK MY HORN AT A CRUCIAL TIME. INSTEAD OF BEING ABLE TO PRESS THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO HONK THE HORN, THERE ARE TWO SMALL BUTTONS AT THE 9 AND 3 POSITION THAT APPEAR TO BE POSITIONED TO PRESS WITH YOUR THUMB- IF YOUR HANDS ARE AT THE 9 & 3 POSITION. IN AN EMERGENT SITUATION, THE FIRST INCLINATION IS TO HIT THE MIDDLE OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO ACTIVATE THE HORN, NOT TO SEARCH FOR EITHER OF THE TWO LITTLE HORN BUTTONS. IN THE LATEST INCIDENT, I HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY ON A LEFT TURN ARROW, A CAR GOING STRAIGHT WENT THROUGH THE RED LIGHT AND NEARLY BROADSIDED ME. I WAS POUNDING ALL OVER THE STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE I COULDN'T FIND THE HORN. *TR

Dec 14, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

ABS LITE CAME ON,I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY WARRANTY ON THIS. *TR

Jun 22, 2014

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING , THE VEHICLE STALLED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TEST WERE DONE BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. JB THERE WAS A BAD DISTRIBUTOR, SEAT BELT FAILURE AND AN INOPERATIVE AIR BAG. *SC

Nov 22, 2004

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,TIRES

1 complaint

I USED TO OWN A FIREBIRD, BUT I HAD TO TRADE IT IN FOR A BIGGER CAR CAUSE MY 2 YEAR OLD WAS GETTING TO BIG FOR THE BACK SEAT. I FOUND THIS CAR PLACE AND WENT IN AND MET WITH THE OWNER, TOLD HIM I DIDN'T WANT A PIECE OF CRAP CAR BECAUSE I HAVE A DAUGHTER TO LOOK OUT FOR, SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT MONEY AND PROBLEMS. THE CAR I TRADED IN FOR HAD NO PROBLEMS. HE HAD TOLD ME THAT THE CAR WAS IN GREAT SHAPE, IT HAD NEW TIRES, AND BRAKES, AND IT RUNS GREAT. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE MUFFLER, NEW TIRES, NEW BRAKES, DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK, NEED A RADIATOR, I'M A SINGLE PARENT WITH LOW INCOME I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX THE CAR EVERYTIME SOMETHING GOES WRONG.

Jan 15, 2004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

THE PAINT ON HOOD WENT FROM BLUE TO CHALKY WHITE, I'VE SEEN IT ON SEVERAL SIMILAR HONDA'S (SAME COLOR&AROUND SAME YEAR, ALSO HAD LOTS OF ENGINE, A.C. AND OIL LEAK. *AK

Jul 01, 2002

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE VEHICLE TURNED OVER BUT WOULDN'T START FROM PARKED POSITION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTER IGNITOR AND ROTOR. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AGAIN GOING UP A STEEP GRADE. THE IGNITOR AND ROTOR WERE ONCE AGAIN REPLACED. *JG

Mar 20, 2002

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

TROUBLE TURNING IGNITION WITH THE KEY. HAS HAD CHARGING SYSTEM CHECKED, HAVE TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE CAR WILL START HAVE ON A PREVIOUS OCCASION TAKEN IT TO PIEDMONT HONDA, ANDERSON, SC UNABLE TO GET ANY SERVICE OR A CHECK OF THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR OPENING HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR HAS BROKEN REPEATEDLY HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES THIS IS A COSTLY REPLACEMENT THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE THERMOSTAT KNOB CRACKS REPEATEDLY THIS ALSO HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. MANUFACTURER NEED TO MAKE A BETTER KNOB.*AK

Dec 30, 2000

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. WAS SITTING INSIDE THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, WHICH IN TURN, LOCKED ALL DOORS. WENT TO GET OUT OF THE CAR, AND HAD TO USE FORCE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR . CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Apr 19, 2000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

DOOR - DRIVER DOOR LOCKED FAILED. ACCESS AND ESCAPE IMPOSSIBLE. ENGINE - OIL SEAL FAILURE; CRANK AND CAM AT 109,000 DISTRIBUTOR - FAILED AT 92,925. JUST BEYOND MFGR'S LETTER NOTIFYING ME THAT IT WILL FAIL AROUND 75,000 MILES. SUSPENSION - BOTH STRUT SPRINGS FAILED AT 95,000 MILES

Oct 24, 1998

VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS OUT OF TRACK AND DOES NOT ROLL UP. ALSO, INSIDE DOOR HANDLE IS LOOSE.

May 04, 1998

WHEELS

1 complaint

2 WHEEL RIMS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING TIRES TO GO FLAT.

Mar 25, 1996

SEATS

1 complaint

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT HIT FROM THE REAR THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT FRAME BROKE SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS. TT

Sep 14, 1995

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

4.5/5.0

72 reviews

Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 1992 HONDA Accord, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 1992 HONDA Accord for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 1992 HONDA Accord 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

1992 HONDA Accord VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 1992 HONDA Accord Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 1992 HONDA Accord dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your HONDA dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1992 HONDA Accord have?

The 1992 HONDA Accord currently has 230 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1992 HONDA Accord?

The most common problems reported for the 1992 HONDA Accord are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1992 HONDA Accord problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1992 HONDA Accord comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 1992 HONDA Accord?

You can report safety problems with your 1992 HONDA Accord directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1992 HONDA Accord VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1992 HONDA Accord reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1992 HONDA Accord. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.