MYRModel Year Report

1981 Honda Accord

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1981 Honda Accord
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:38:24.316Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Accord Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 7 complaints 1981 1982: 10 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 54 complaints 1986 1987: 111 complaints 1988: 88 complaints 1989: 86 complaints 1990: 192 complaints 1991: 212 complaints 1992: 206 complaints 1992 1993: 186 complaints 1994: 369 complaints 1995: 543 complaints 1996: 472 complaints 1997: 460 complaints 1998: 1200 complaints 1998 1999: 1135 complaints 2000: 1183 complaints 2001: 920 complaints 2002: 1050 complaints 2003: 1987 complaints 2004: 1016 complaints 2004 2005: 656 complaints 2006: 430 complaints 2007: 524 complaints 2008: 1520 complaints 2009: 720 complaints 2010: 579 complaints 2010 2011: 295 complaints 2012: 371 complaints 2013: 1417 complaints 2014: 969 complaints 2015: 593 complaints 2016: 588 complaints 2016 2017: 525 complaints 2018: 1791 complaints 2019: 644 complaints 2020: 334 complaints 2021: 210 complaints 2022: 213 complaints 2022 2023: 79 complaints 2024: 130 complaints 2025: 71 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
1981: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19817
198210
19837
198422
198513
198654
1987111
198888
198986
1990192
1991212
1992206
1993186
1994369
1995543
1996472
1997460
19981200
19991135
20001183
2001920
20021050
20031987
20041016
2005656
2006430
2007524
20081520
2009720
2010579
2011295
2012371
20131417
2014969
2015593
2016588
2017525
20181791
2019644
2020334
2021210
2022213
202379
2024130
202571
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

3 of 7 total reports mention: structure.

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RUSTING OF THE GAS TANK AND FLOOR PANEL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950130

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

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VEHICLE CAME TO COMPLETE HALT; PROCEEDED THRU GREEN LIGHT TO 25 MPH; FRONT LEFT AXLE BROKE; LOST VEHICLE POWER. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950511

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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RUSTING OF THE GAS TANK AND FLOOR PANEL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950130

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19860708 — DP (closed 19860821)

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ

Is the 1981 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 1981 Honda Accord?

The most-reported component is structure:frame and members, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1981 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.