1981 Honda Accord
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1981 Honda Accord is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1981 Honda Accord at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1981 Honda Accord recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1981 Honda Accord.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1981 Honda Accord common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1981 Honda Accord — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS Closed
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS
NHTSA #DP86013 · Seat Belts · opened Jul 1986 · closed Aug 1986An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ACCORD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1981 Honda Accord. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Suspension
On certain vehicles, corrosive elements in the environment may cause deterioration of the front and rear lower suspension arms. This deterioration could result in loss of vehicle control. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and lower control arms that are found to be weakened by corrosion will be replaced. Note: Vehicles located in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., Newfoun…
Transport Canada #1987026 · Feb 1987Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Honda Accord
The Honda Accord , also known as the Honda Inspire in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. Worldwide, over 19 million units of the car have been sold, making it one of the best-selling automobiles of all time. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks, and a Honda Crosstour crossover.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.