MYRModel Year Report

1987 Honda Accord

▲ Better than typical
1987 Honda Accord
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:50.242Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
112
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 7 complaints 1982: 10 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 56 complaints 1987: 112 complaints 1987 112 1988: 90 complaints 1989: 86 complaints 1990: 193 complaints 1991: 212 complaints 1992: 208 complaints 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 1983 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 56 complaints 1987: 112 complaints 1987 112 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 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 1984 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 56 complaints 1987: 112 complaints 1987 112 1988: 90 complaints 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

1987: 112 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

30% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY
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In a collision the drivers side seatbelt did not restrain occupant came undone. Please explain. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-21

Fuel system, gasoline

23% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.

Vehicle speed control

9% · 10 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Sudden acceleration while in reverse, causing loss of control/accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-13

Sudden acceleration, resulting in an accident/injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-14

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

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Engine stalls/dies if tank is not full. Problem is worse in winter than summer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-30

Power train

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1987-11-19Equipment87V171000 Owners manual information required by FMVSS 210, sections 6A and 6B was omitted from the manual.

    Remedy: Upgrade existing manuals by inserting adhesive backed correction pages.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1988-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-11-16 Fuel system venting
  3. I
    1988-11-16Engineering analysisClosed 1989-11-30 Fuel system venting
  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1994-10-27Engineering analysisClosed 1995-07-31 Seat belt buckle failure
  6. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V171000 · Equipment
  • Recall 92V028001 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 95V103001 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1987 Honda Accord reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1987 Honda Accord is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Honda Accord?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Honda Accord have?
3 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.