1981 Honda AccordProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1981 Honda Accord, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 1, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1981 Honda Accord has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1981 Honda Accord recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1981 vs. every other Accord year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accord median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1981 Honda Accord, and the recalls they led to.
- SEAT BELT RETRACTORSNo recall
What Accord owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FRONT CROSS MEMBER MOUNT TO FRAME OF VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT, CAUSING FRONT END TO SHIFT AND RIGHT REAR TIRE TO WEAR OUT. ENGINE MAY FALL OUT AT ANY TIME. THE VEHICLE PRESENTLY IS NOT DRIVEABLE, VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING.
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