MYRModel Year Report

1985 Honda Accord

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1985 Honda Accord
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:31.416Z

Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
13

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1981: 7 complaints 1982: 10 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1985 13 1986: 56 complaints 1987: 112 complaints 1988: 90 complaints 1989: 86 complaints 1990: 193 complaints 1991: 212 complaints 1992: 208 complaints 1992 1993: 186 complaints 1994: 395 complaints 1995: 544 complaints 1996: 472 complaints 1997: 460 complaints 1998: 1,200 complaints 1998 1999: 1,135 complaints 2000: 1,183 complaints 2001: 922 complaints 2002: 1,050 complaints 2003: 1,987 complaints 2004: 1,018 complaints 2004 2005: 656 complaints 2006: 433 complaints 2007: 524 complaints 2008: 1,521 complaints 2009: 727 complaints 2010: 580 complaints 2010 2011: 296 complaints 2012: 373 complaints 2013: 1,425 complaints 2014: 982 complaints 2015: 601 complaints 2016: 613 complaints 2016 2017: 538 complaints 2018: 1,894 complaints 2019: 695 complaints 2020: 364 complaints 2021: 242 complaints 2022: 263 complaints 2022 2023: 92 complaints 2024: 154 complaints 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 14 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 7 complaints 1982: 10 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1985 13 1986: 56 complaints 1987: 112 complaints 1988: 90 complaints 1989: 86 complaints 1989 1990: 193 complaints 1991: 212 complaints 1992: 208 complaints 1992 1993: 186 complaints 1994: 395 complaints 1995: 544 complaints 1995 1996: 472 complaints 1997: 460 complaints 1998: 1,200 complaints 1998 1999: 1,135 complaints 2000: 1,183 complaints 2001: 922 complaints 2001 2002: 1,050 complaints 2003: 1,987 complaints 2004: 1,018 complaints 2004 2005: 656 complaints 2006: 433 complaints 2007: 524 complaints 2007 2008: 1,521 complaints 2009: 727 complaints 2010: 580 complaints 2010 2011: 296 complaints 2012: 373 complaints 2013: 1,425 complaints 2013 2014: 982 complaints 2015: 601 complaints 2016: 613 complaints 2016 2017: 538 complaints 2018: 1,894 complaints 2019: 695 complaints 2019 2020: 364 complaints 2021: 242 complaints 2022: 263 complaints 2022 2023: 92 complaints 2024: 154 complaints 2025: 97 complaints 2025 2026: 14 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 7 complaints 1982: 10 complaints 1982 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1985 13 1986: 56 complaints 1987: 112 complaints 1988: 90 complaints 1988 1989: 86 complaints 1990: 193 complaints 1990 1991: 212 complaints 1992: 208 complaints 1992 1993: 186 complaints 1994: 395 complaints 1994 1995: 544 complaints 1996: 472 complaints 1996 1997: 460 complaints 1998: 1,200 complaints 1998 1999: 1,135 complaints 2000: 1,183 complaints 2000 2001: 922 complaints 2002: 1,050 complaints 2002 2003: 1,987 complaints 2004: 1,018 complaints 2004 2005: 656 complaints 2006: 433 complaints 2006 2007: 524 complaints 2008: 1,521 complaints 2008 2009: 727 complaints 2010: 580 complaints 2010 2011: 296 complaints 2012: 373 complaints 2012 2013: 1,425 complaints 2014: 982 complaints 2014 2015: 601 complaints 2016: 613 complaints 2016 2017: 538 complaints 2018: 1,894 complaints 2018 2019: 695 complaints 2020: 364 complaints 2020 2021: 242 complaints 2022: 263 complaints 2022 2023: 92 complaints 2024: 154 complaints 2024 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 14 complaints 2026

1985: 13 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19817
198210
19837
198422
198513
198656
1987112
198890
198986
1990193
1991212
1992208
1993186
1994395
1995544
1996472
1997460
19981,200
19991,135
20001,183
2001922
20021,050
20031,987
20041,018
2005656
2006433
2007524
20081,521
2009727
2010580
2011296
2012373
20131,425
2014982
2015601
2016613
2017538
20181,894
2019695
2020364
2021242
2022263
202392
2024154
202597
202614

Known problem areas

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 13 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and delivery.

Suspension

2 of 13 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer states while driving the front suspension cradle bolts snap, and causes loss of steering control. Dealer notified. Mr photos attached.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-01

Visibility

2 of 13 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

CRASHDEATH
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18-year old son drowned because the vehicle went into a canal and the power windows/power locks were inoperable.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-03

Also filed under Structure

Seat belts

2 of 13 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other and anchorage.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Honda Accord going 45 MPH was struck on left rear by another car going also forty 45 MPH hitting gas tank located behind left back passenger door. Car ingnited under car as car was spinning for at least one minute.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-28

Also filed under Fuel system, other

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1986-07-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1986-11-03 Sudden acceleration
  2. I
    1987-03-03Defect petitionClosed 1987-05-04 Honda high engine speed
  3. R
    1992-03-20Fuel system, gasoline92V028000 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…

    Remedy: Corroded filler or breather pipes will be cleaned and recoated or replaced as needed.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V028000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Honda Accord?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Honda Accord have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.