1984 Honda Accord problems
The Honda Accord (Japanese: ホンダ・アコード, Hepburn: Honda Akōdo, /əˈkɔːrd/), also known as the Honda Inspire (Japanese: ホンダ・インスパイア, Hepburn: Honda Insupaia) in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks and a Honda Crosstour crossover.
Since its initiation, Honda has offered several different car body styles and versions of the Accord, and often vehicles marketed under the Accord nameplate concurrently in different regions differ quite substantially. It debuted in 1976, as a compact hatchback, though this style only lasted through 1989, as the lineup was expanded to include a sedan, coupe, and wagon. By the sixth-generation Accord at the end of the 1990s, it evolved into an intermediate vehicle, with one basic platform but with different bodies and proportions to increase its competitiveness against its rivals in different international markets. For the eighth-generation Accord released for the North American market in 2007, Honda had again chosen to move the model further upscale and increase its size. This pushed the Accord sedan from the upper limit of what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines as a mid-size car to just above the lower limit of a full-size car, with the coupe still rated as a mid-size car. In 2012, the ninth-generation Accord sedan, with smaller exterior dimensions, was once again classified as a mid-size car at 119 cubic feet (3.4 m3), falling just shy of the "Large Car" classification. However, the tenth-generation Accord sedan, with similar exterior dimensions, returned to full-size car status with its combined interior space of 123 cubic feet (3.5 m3); the coupe was discontinued in 2017.
In 1982, the Accord became the first car from a Japanese manufacturer to be produced in the United States when production commenced in Marysville, Ohio at Honda's Marysville Auto Plant. The Accord has achieved considerable success, especially in the United States, where it was the best-selling Japanese car for sixteen years (1982–97), topping its class in sales in 1991 and 2001, with around ten million vehicles sold. Numerous road tests, past and present, rate the Accord as one of the world's most reliable vehicles. The Accord has been on the Car and Driver 10Best list a record 38 times.
In 1989, the Accord was the first vehicle sold under an import brand to become the best-selling car in the United States. As of 2020, the Accord has sold more than 18 million units.
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Common 1984 Honda Accord problems
Based on the information from the sources provided, here are common problems with the 1984 Honda Accord based on complaints from owners:
- Flashing of the Check Engine and the D4 Light: Some models of the 1984 Honda Accord might experience shifting issues indicated by the check engine light and D4 light flickering. Erratic shifting could signal a mechanical problem, possibly due to dirt-filled transmission fluid or a malfunctioning sensor. Specialized testing equipment is often used to diagnose and resolve this issue.
- Power Door Locks Triggering Automatically: Another common problem involves the power door locks activating automatically due to issues with the door lock actuator. Symptoms include doors failing to lock or open, or locking themselves sporadically. When a problem with the door actuator is identified, it needs to be replaced promptly to address this issue.
These issues highlight some of the common problems faced by owners of the 1984 Honda Accord. Addressing these concerns promptly and with the necessary repairs can help maintain the performance and safety of the vehicle.
What is the most common problem with Honda Accord?
One of the Honda Accord's most talked-about issues revolves around its transmission. Owners have reported cases of slipping, abrupt shifting, and, in some unfortunate instances, complete failure.
What year is bad for Honda Accord?
Q: Which Honda Accord generations have had the most problematic model years? A: The sixth generation (1998-2002) and parts of the seventh (2003-2005), eighth (2008-2010), and ninth generations (2013-2014) have had Honda Accord model years that are best avoided due to various issues and excessive complaints.
How much is a 1984 Honda Accord worth?
All 1984 Honda Accord pricing and specs
If all was well with the car, and it was in good driving condition it's only worth $3000-$4000, but if the automatic transmission has to be replaced it's probably worth $500 or so.
Which years are best for Honda Accord?
Honda Accords are known for their reliability and longevity. The best years for a used Honda Accord are 2006–2007, 2011–2012, 2015, 2020, and 2021. The 2013 and 2018 models have advanced features.
1984 Honda Accord car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Accord problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Seat belts problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1984 Honda Accord vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1984 Honda Accord complaints
The NHTSA has received 24 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1984 Honda Accord.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-29
- VIN: 1HGAD7433EA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-02
- VIN: 1HGAD7421EA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 THAT HE TOO WOULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS FOR THAT VERY SAME REASON. HE SUGGESTED THE AUTO BE SALVAGED. REVIEWING MY OPTIONS, I RELUCTANTLY AGREED AND HE OFFERED TO SALVAGE IT FOR ME. THAT FOLLOWING MONDAY MORNING I TOOK THE TITLE TO HIS SHOP AND SIGNED A WAIVER RELINQUISHING THE TITLE. ON AUGUST 19TH, 2003 AFTER WORK I STOPPED INTO A LOCAL GROCERY STORE AND MY CAR WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. MARYSVILLE TIRE AND AUTO SERVICE, HAD TAKEN MY CAR AND SOLD IT OUT FROM UNDERNEATH ME..NOW WILL NOT RETURN MY CALLS OR PROVIDE ME WITH THE WAIVER I HAD SIGNED..*AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1HGAD5331EA
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-10-10
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: A PIPE RUSTED THROUGH. ONLY PART TO DO SO. VERY EXPENSIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-01
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: LEFT REAR SEATBELT ANCHOR PULLED OUT FROM WHEEL WELL DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUSTING. YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-10-30
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WATER LEAKS INTO TRUNK WHERE FUEL FILLER PIPE MOUNTS TO WHEEL WELL AND TRUNK AREA.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-04-01
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-06-05
- VIN: IHGAD7425EA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: VEHICLE'S FRONT CROSSMEMBER BAR, WHICH ATTACHES THE BODY OF THE CAR TO THE FRAME, BROKE COMPLETELY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-09-07
- VIN: 1HGAD7437EA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: PCV VACUUM UNIT HOUSING CRACKED.
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-11-01
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED TWICE. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE REAR LEFT SIDE OF FRAME HAS RUSTED BADLY DUE TO CORROSION, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-05-08
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE VEHICLE STALLS FOR A WHILE BEFORE IT GETS WARMED UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-12-23
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT). *SD
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1HGAD7438EA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: PURCHASE CAR USED THE FRAME BEHIND THE REAR WHEEL LEFT SIDE CORRODED . TT
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BUCKLE UNLESS YOU DEPRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON, AND THEN INSTALL THE BUCKLE. TT
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-11-15
- VIN: 1HGAD5431EA
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK; WD40 SOLUTION IS SPRAYED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK SEAT BELT; PLASTIC RED BUTTON INOPERATIVE; TAKATA SEAT BELT #TK231. TT
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-02-01
- VIN: JHMAD7333EC
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP WHEN PULLING IT OUT. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-03-24
- VIN: JHMAD5339EC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DISTRIBUTOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/ROUGH IDLE/STARTING PROBLEMS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-02-27
- VIN: JHMAD5339EC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CARBURATOR CONTAMINATION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/ROUGH IDLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1993-05-25
- VIN: JHMADF7427E
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, CAUSING LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1993-05-25
- VIN: JHMADF7427E
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DEFECTIVE TIMING BELT BROKE. *SKD
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-02-23
- VIN: 1HGAD5320EA
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: RELEASE BUTTON PREVENTS PROPER FASTENING OF LATCH WHEN USING DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-02-16
- VIN: 1HGAD5438EA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL PIPE LEAK. TT
1984 Honda Accord recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1984 Honda Accord.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Components: 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.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Summary: VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT.
- Remedy: ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR INSTALLED.
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