1994 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 1994 Honda Accord problems
The 1994 Honda Accord is known for several common problems that owners have reported. One of the most frequent issues is a rough idle and shaking when starting the car, which is often accompanied by a check engine light.
Another common problem with the 1994 Honda Accord is related to the ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail to switch off or remove the key without shifting into park, which can cause the car to roll away if the parking brake is applied and the key is removed without shifting into park.
Shifting issues are another concern for 1994 Honda Accord owners. The check engine light and D4 may flicker, and hard shifting can occur due to mechanical problems or a dirty transmission fluid.
Lastly, the power door locks on the 1994 Honda Accord may trigger automatically due to a problem with the door lock actuator.
These are some of the most common problems reported by 1994 Honda Accord owners. It is essential to address these issues promptly to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
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.
Is Honda Accord 1994 fuel efficient?
Honda Accord 1994 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1994 Honda Accord is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Honda Accord currently offers fuel consumption from 8.5 to 10.3L/100km.
How many miles will a 1994 Honda Accord last?
Like most cars on the road, the number of miles an Accord will last is almost completely dependent on how the car is driven and how it's maintained. Most modern cars, including Accord, will go 200K to 300K miles if given good preventive maintenance. I bought a 94 accord with 200k miles for $300.
Why does my 1994 Honda Accord cut off while driving?
The two main problems with these cars experiencing this problem is a defective ignition switch electrical portion (Honda had a recall on certain vehicles) and another problem was what Honda call the Main Relay under the left side of the dash. The main relay sends power to the fuel pump.
1994 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:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Honda Accord vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1994 Honda Accord
The NHTSA has received 461 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Honda Accord. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1994 Honda Accord vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-17
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: "TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING. ON MING AND AKERS BAKERSFIELD CA.,
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-15
- VIN: JHMCD5642RC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: BOUGHT CAR FROM TOW YARD, FOR 500 BUCKS, HE GAVE ME PAPERS AND I SMOGGED AND TOOK TO DMV, WHERE I THEN PAID FEES AND THE ISSUED ME PAPERS AND NEW PINK SLIP
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-13
- VIN: 1HGCD5648RA
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TIRE DRY ROTTING AT 20,000 MILES. ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. TIRES ARE BULGING/SEPARATING ON THE TREAD OF THE TIRE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-13
- VIN: 1HGCD5648RA
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TIRE DRY ROTTING AT 20,000 MILES. ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. TIRES ARE BULGING/SEPARATING ON THE TREAD OF THE TIRE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-22
- VIN: JHMCD5659RC
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TAMARA RECALL , I BOUGHT THE C A E FROM BIRTHDAY AUTO AUCTION AND I HAD IT FOR 2\1 MONTHS AND IT'S STARTED MAKING A STRUGGLING SOUND AND WOULD TAKE LONGER TO START UP THEN AFTER THAT THE WHOLE ENGUIN STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE THERMOMETER WENT OUT THEN IT WOULDN'T SPEED UP PAST 25 MILES FROM THAT POINT I HAVEN'T BEEN DRIVING IT.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-19
- VIN: 1HGCD7262RA
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 1994 HONDA ACCORD EX IS USED 6 MONTHS OF THE YEAR AS IT IS LEFT AT CONDO AND HAS $17,400 MILES. IT IS A PERFECT RUNNING CAR. ON DECEMBER 19, 2017 AN ICON SHOWED UP ON THE DASHBOARD. IT SAID "CHECK". WAS TOLD IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ENGINE. WAS GOING TO BRING IT TO MECHANICAL STATION AS IT WAS LATE. AFTER DRIVING ON A HEAVY TRAFFIC MAIN ROAD, IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH NO WARNING. IT WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. IT WAS ABOUT $450.00. I NOW SEE THE CAR WAS RECALLED FOR THIS YEARS AGO. I NEVER GOT A RECALL WARNING. THE REASON I AM WRITING THIS IS BECAUSE IF THERE WAS A CAR IN BACK OF ME, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BAD. IF DRIVING ON I95 WHERE CARS GO TO 85 MILES AN HOUR, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. THIS CAR IS EXCELLENT AND I WAS TOLD BY DELRAY HONDA THAT "THIS ENGINE WILL LAST FOREVER". CARS SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO JUST STOP WHILE IN MOTION. IT WAS A DISTRIBUTOR. HAVE A RECEIPT IF NEEDED.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-14
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: DUNLOP SIGNATURE II 195/60X15 DOT PJRB LK1R A SET OF 4 INSTALLED ON A 1994 HONDA ACCORD IN JANUARY 2015. IN FEBRUARY 2016, ONE TIRE DEVELOPED A SIDE WALL BUBBLE AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AFTER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BUBBLE WAS NOT CAUSED BY MISUSE OR INJURY TO THE TIRE. THE REPLACEMENT TIRE DEVELOPED A SIDE WALL BUBBLE IN AUGUST 2016.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-01
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 1994 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY PRODUCTS. *SMD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCATOR BEACON HAD BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-22
- VIN: 1HGCD5658RA
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT CLEAR WITH DEFROST ON. IT FOGGS UP SO BAD YOU CAN NOT SEE TO DRIVE. VERY DANGEROUS. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR USED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO FOR MY 16 YR OLD TO DRIVE TO SCHOOL. NOW WITH THE WEATHER CHANGE I SEE IT IS NOW IS NOT SAFE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-17
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S RPMS LOWERED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN IGNITION OUTPUT SIGNAL MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-01
- VIN: 1HGCD5658RA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 1994 HONDA ACCORD EX. POSSIBLE AIRBAG DEFECT. *TA THE CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL SAFE IN HIS VEHICLE. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-15
- VIN: JHMCD5637RC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: KEY WAS REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH WHILE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WAS INADVERTANTLY LEFT IN THE " DRIVE " POSITION. VEHICLE HAD ROLLED ABOUT 20 FEET IN A PARKING LOT WHEN I RETURNED. THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN IF THE " IGNITION INTERLOCK " IS FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-17
- VIN: 1HGCD5530RA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING LOCALLY APPLYING THE BRAKE WHEN THE PEDAL WENT DOWN NEARLY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY. THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED JUST AFT OF THE GAS TANK WHERE IT PASSES TRANSVERSELY OVER THE FRAME TO THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL. THE LINE FORE AND AFT IS COATED BUT THIS SECTION IS NOT AND HAD CORRODED. THE CONDITION OF THE BRAKE LINE AT THIS POINT IS NOT VISIBLE TO INSPECTION WHEN THE CAR IS ON A HOIST. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-21
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1HGCD5635RA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, STARTING TO GRADUALLY APPLY BRAKES MORE THAN 200 FEET AWAY FROM THE INTERSECTION. THERE'S ONLY ONE CAR IN FRONT OF ME; IT ALREADY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE INTERSECTION. WHEN MY CAR WAS ABOUT 15 FEET AWAY FROM THE FRONT CAR, I FELT A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, AND WOULD HAVE A DIRECT COLLISION WITH THE FRONT CAR. I IMMEDIATELY MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN. MY CAR'S RIGHT FRONT LIGHT AREA HIT THE FRONT CAR'S LEFT REAR BUMPER. MY CAR CONTINUED MOVING, AND FINALLY STOPPED ON THE CURB/GRASS BY THE SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION. LATER THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER CONFIRMED THAT MY CAR HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL, WHICH WAS ALSO LATER CONFIRMED BY PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, WE (MY GIRLFRIEND AND I) HAD THE CAR FOR 7 YEARS. WE HAD NEVER HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE TOWARD THE END OF A 250-MILE ROUND TRIP HIGH WAY DRIVING. I DIDN'T FEEL ANY BRAKE PROBLEM DURING THE DRIVING BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-21
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1HGCD5655RA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT TRAVELING 35 MPH, WHERE I HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH MY FRONT END. DURING THE IMPACT I RECALL MY BODY MOVING FORWARD, THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINING ME, AND MY HEAD CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD HITTING MY CHEST. DUE TO THE LATE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG, THE IMPACT OF THE AIRBAG OCCURRED ON TOP OF MY HEAD. I WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AND IT COMPLICATED THE INJURIES TO MY NECK AND HEAD. I ALSO RECEIVED AN AIRBAG BURN ON MY RIGHT WRIST FROM THE ESCAPING GAS FROM THE AIRBAG VENT. *TR
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: I WAS STOPPED WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE... MY SEAT BROKE AND IT LEFT ME IN A RECLINING POSITION. *TR
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHILE I WAS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR. MY SEAT BROKE AND IT LEFT ME IN A RECLINING POSITION. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CLEAR COAT ON VEHICLE BEGAN TO FAIL IN 2004. OVER SEVEN YEARS, HAS BECOME EXTENSIVE. I DID COMPLAIN TO DEALER AND HONDA EVEN THOUGHT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. WAS TOLD IT WAS "AN OLD CAR". AT THIS POINT, PERHAPS 40 PERCENT OF PAINTED METAL HAS CLEAR COAT MISSING (PEELED). HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER HONDAS WITH SAME PROBLEM. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-03
- VIN: JHMCD566XRC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CLEAR COAT ON VEHICLE BEGAN TO FAIL IN 2001. OVER TEN YEARS, HAS BECOME EXTENSIVE. I DID NOT COMPLAIN TO DEALER AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. AT THIS POINT, PERHAPS 40 PERCENT OF PAINTED METAL HAS CLEAR COAT MISSING (PEELED). *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-29
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1HGCD5637RA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND NOTICED BLUE AND BLACK SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HOOD AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND DETECTED NO FLAMES. THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE, THE CAM SHAFT SEALS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED WITH NO RESOLUTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-13
- VIN: 1HGCD5631RA
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO START TWICE. I THOUGHT NOTHING OF THE ISSUE. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN MAY 2010 AND THE ENTIRE CAR WENT DEAD. NO POWER TO THE ENGINE OR ANY ACCESSORIES. LUCKILY I WAS NOT IN TRAFFIC OR ELSE THE SITUATION COULD HAVE ENDED MUCH DIFFERENTLY WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. I COASTED TO A STOP AND WIGGLED THE KEY, AND LIMPED IT HOME WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND TRACED THE ISSUE TO A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. I ORDERED A BECKARNLEY #201-1807 SWITCH TO REPLACE THE OLD ONE. THE OLD SWITCH WAS CLEARLY WORN AND HAD BURN MARKS ON THE METAL, THUS CAUSING THE LACK OF CONDUCTION IN THE IGNITION SYSTEM. THE CAR IS RUNNING PERFECTLY NOW. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS FOR OTHER MODEL YEARS OF THE SAME MODEL (HONDA ACCORD). *TR
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-05
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1HGCE1837RA
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS IN PARK. ON JULY 5, 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE WHEN THE KEY CAME OUT OF THE IGNITION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY INTO A DITCH NEAR HIS NEIGHBORS RESIDENCE. THE WHEELS WERE STRADDLED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DITCH. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE POLICE WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 122,000. UPDATED 09/15/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/16/10
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-16
- VIN: JHMCD5657RC
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE VEHICLE HAD GOODYEAR ASSURANCE COMFORTED TIRES, SIZE P19560R15, DOT M6V9. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. WITHIN FOUR MONTHS, THE TIRES EXHIBITED TREAD FAILURE. ON A LATER DATE, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND EXITING A DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE FAILED. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE PURCHASED NEW IN 2005. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 08/11/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED EACH TIRE DEVELOPED A BULGE ON THE SIDEWALL. ONE OF THE TIRES POPPED. UPDATED 08/11/10
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-16
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1HGCD564XRA
- Components: SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I BOUGHT A 1994 HONDA ACCORD ON FEBRUARY 2, 2010. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THE LEFT TIRE ROD BROKE ON THE CAR.,,,, IT WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER TO GET REPAIRED ON 2/13/2010, THEN AS I DROVE THE CAR ON 2/16/2010, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT ENABLING ME TO STEER, AND CRASHED ME INTO A BIG CURVE...I WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL AND HAD TO UNDERGO 2 SURGERIES WITH HAVING TO GET A TRACHEOSTOMY IN PLACE..I STILL HAVE IT AS OF TODAY. I AM UNDERGOING THERAPY,OUTPATIENT SURGERY AND FREQUENT ER VISITS.. *TR
1994 Honda Accord recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 13 recalls for different components of the 1994 Honda Accord.
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
- Manufacturer: TRADESONIC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
- Manufacturer: AJ MOTORSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
- Manufacturer: AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
- Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
- Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
- Manufacturer: J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
- Manufacturer: E SPEED RACING
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
- Manufacturer: TOM MOTORSPORT, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
- Manufacturer: POLI-AUTO, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
- Manufacturer: ANZO USA, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Components: TIRES:VALVE
- Summary: THE TIRE VALVE STEMS WERE DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE.
- Consequence: SIGNIFICANT AIR LOSS CAN RESULT IN STEERING PULL,TIRE OVERHEATING, AND EVENTUAL TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL TIRES TO DETERMINE IF THE VALVE STEMS WERE DAMAGED. ANY DAMAGED TIRE STEMS WILL BE REPLACED.
Negative 1994 Honda Accord car reviews
Positive 1994 Honda Accord car reviews
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I absolutely adore my Honda Accord! Even though I'm a commuter and don't get to drive it as much as I'd like, it still looks and runs like it's brand new, even after 15 years and 83K miles. My wife thinks I'm a bit crazy for loving it so much, but I just can't help it. It's a beautiful car with just the right amount of features - not too complicated like newer models. I plan on keeping it for a long time and passing it down to my wife while I take the new SUV every four years.
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I bought my Honda Accord in '99 and I absolutely love it! The car's design, interior, and performance are all fantastic. In fact, I love it so much that I've invested almost $20,000 to make it look even better and go even faster. I'm really excited to upgrade to the Honda Accord 2003 Coupe. Honda truly makes excellent automobiles!
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It sounds like you've got a great little car there! It rides like a big car and is great on gas. Plus, there's plenty of room inside and lots of trunk space.
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Pros: This car has sporty handling, Honda reliability, and good gas mileage. It was also the first car I ever drove. Cons: The car can be a bit harsh over bumps and the wheel well is a bad spot for rust. However, despite these minor issues, I absolutely loved driving this car. The zippy acceleration and tight turning made for easy parking and fun driving in traffic. The gas mileage was also impressive, frequently getting over 30 on the highway and usually about 25 in the city. Even though the car was over 20 years old and had nearly 300,000 miles on it when it was finally time to get rid of it, it very infrequently had problems, which is a testament to Honda's reliability. The only downside was the wheel well rust, which can be a problem in snowy states. The last time I ever drove it, I had tears in my eyes, knowing it was the first car I ever drove and soon it would be gone.
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I bought my Honda Accord straight off the dealer lot with 5 miles on it and now I have over 170,000. What a truly superb automobile! I have had only a few problems with the car, and it still has about 98% of its original parts. The leather seats and the interior have held up much better than the Toyota I had before it.
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Chris Shields 2024-09-01
My car has reached 98000 miles. Although the engine rattles quite loudly and the steering is very light, making it easy to lose control, I can confidently say that overall, the car is very reliable.
Antonio Terry 2024-08-14
Hey there! I purchased this car as a commuter vehicle and it has been a great choice so far. It has a stylish design and is an economical option. The 4 cylinder VTEC engine provides decent power, especially when compared to other 4 cylinders from this era. However, it's important to note that it's not a racecar, despite what some people may think. The interior is well laid out, with a spacious backseat for a coupe. In fact, this generation's extra width makes it feel quite roomy compared to my previous 89 Accord LX-i. The trunk is large and the engine compartment is well organized. I get around 28 miles per gallon, mostly on the highway, which is great. It's also a fairly reliable car. Just be sure to keep the body clean as it tends to rust easily. Let me know if you have any questions!
Dimitri Rohan 2024-08-12
This car's automatic transmission is extremely rough and unreliable. The temperature control knob stopped operating at 27,000 miles, and the driver's door window fell into the door frame at 35,000 miles. Additionally, there was an exhaust system rattle from underneath the passenger compartment throughout my ownership. At 65,000 miles, the ABS computer module failed, costing $800 to repair. Finally, at 70,000 miles, the odometer stopped working. Despite these issues, I have appreciated my experience with Honda products.
Baron Zboncak 2024-05-25
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my Honda Accord. I've had it since college and it's been such a reliable car. I've put over 200,000 miles on it and it's still going strong. However, I did have a concerning issue with the lower ball joint in the front end. It failed three times, causing the wheel to disengage and the car to skid off the road in a shower of sparks. It happened on both the right and left front ends, but thankfully no one was hurt. Despite this issue, Honda Corp and the various mechanics involved couldn't pinpoint a cause. Other than that, I haven't had to replace anything major, just tires, batteries, brakes, and pipes. It's amazing that it still has its original clutch! Thanks for listening to my story.
Rodrigo Emard 2024-03-15
I've had this car for almost a year now and it's been trouble-free. It's very spacious and perfect for loading and unloading my kids. The Honda Accord station wagon is an excellent vehicle for travel, with high gas mileage and plenty of room. I haven't had to do any work on my Honda since I got it, except for normal wear and tear. They're very reliable and trustworthy cars.