1986 Honda Accord
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 56
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 6
- Top problem
- Fuel system, gasoline
Campaigns on file for 1986
Opened by NHTSA
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
1986: 56 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 112 |
| 1988 | 90 |
| 1989 | 86 |
| 1990 | 193 |
| 1991 | 212 |
| 1992 | 208 |
| 1993 | 186 |
| 1994 | 395 |
| 1995 | 544 |
| 1996 | 472 |
| 1997 | 460 |
| 1998 | 1,200 |
| 1999 | 1,135 |
| 2000 | 1,183 |
| 2001 | 922 |
| 2002 | 1,050 |
| 2003 | 1,987 |
| 2004 | 1,018 |
| 2005 | 656 |
| 2006 | 433 |
| 2007 | 524 |
| 2008 | 1,521 |
| 2009 | 727 |
| 2010 | 580 |
| 2011 | 296 |
| 2012 | 373 |
| 2013 | 1,425 |
| 2014 | 982 |
| 2015 | 601 |
| 2016 | 613 |
| 2017 | 538 |
| 2018 | 1,894 |
| 2019 | 695 |
| 2020 | 364 |
| 2021 | 242 |
| 2022 | 263 |
| 2023 | 92 |
| 2024 | 154 |
| 2025 | 97 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel system, gasoline
34% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.
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Engine: radiator was leaking-replace radiator and water pump. Transmission: hesitation during excelleration, car would not go in reverse. Replaced with used transimission.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22
Also filed under Power train and engine and engine cooling
Debris entered into fuel filler pipe during recall repair, causing vehicle to stall.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-02-23
Seat belts
27% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.
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Vehicle was in an accident and the drivers seat belt did not catch until after the occupant went into the window.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-12
Seat belt did not hold the driver in place in an accident, seat belt did not lock. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-21
Safety belt didn't work during an accident. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-19
Power train
9% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and constant velocity joint.
Suspension
7% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing stabilizer bar and macpherson strut.
Service brakes
5% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first
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1986-07-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1986-11-03 Sudden acceleration
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1987-03-03Defect petitionClosed 1987-05-04 Honda high engine speed
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1988-01-13Defect petitionClosed 1988-03-30 Accord sudden accel-see DP87-026
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1988-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-11-16 Fuel system venting
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1988-11-16Engineering analysisClosed 1989-11-30 Fuel system venting
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1993-04-30Fuel system, gasoline92V028001 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 corrosion which…
Remedy: Repairs will be made to vehicles with corroded filler or breather pipes.
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1994-10-27Engineering analysisClosed 1995-07-31 Seat belt buckle failure
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1995-05-19Seat belts95V103001 The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "Press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to…
Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating…
Buy-smart checklist
1986 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V028001 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 95V103001 · Seat belts
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- Is the 1986 Honda Accord reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1986 Honda Accord is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1986 Honda Accord?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1986 Honda Accord have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.