1980 Honda Accord
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 54 |
| 1987 | 111 |
| 1988 | 88 |
| 1989 | 86 |
| 1990 | 192 |
| 1991 | 212 |
| 1992 | 206 |
| 1993 | 186 |
| 1994 | 369 |
| 1995 | 543 |
| 1996 | 472 |
| 1997 | 460 |
| 1998 | 1200 |
| 1999 | 1135 |
| 2000 | 1183 |
| 2001 | 920 |
| 2002 | 1050 |
| 2003 | 1987 |
| 2004 | 1016 |
| 2005 | 656 |
| 2006 | 430 |
| 2007 | 524 |
| 2008 | 1520 |
| 2009 | 720 |
| 2010 | 579 |
| 2011 | 295 |
| 2012 | 371 |
| 2013 | 1417 |
| 2014 | 969 |
| 2015 | 593 |
| 2016 | 588 |
| 2017 | 525 |
| 2018 | 1791 |
| 2019 | 644 |
| 2020 | 334 |
| 2021 | 210 |
| 2022 | 213 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 130 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2026 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 2 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY FAILED, ALLOWING PERSON TO BE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *DH
NHTSA ODI report, 19960923
1 of 2 total reports mentions: equipment.
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PURCHASED THE CAR NEW, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, TOOK TO DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, STILL CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI report, 19960919
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1980 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 1980 Honda Accord reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1980 Honda Accord?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1980 Honda Accord have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.