1982 Honda Accord
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1982 Honda Accord is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
1982 Honda Accord at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1982 Honda Accord recalls 2
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 WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RUST THROUGH THE AFFECTED PIPES, ALLOWING GASOLINE FUMES AND FUEL TO LEAK.
Fix: CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES WILL BE CLEANED AND RECOATED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.
WIRE IN BATTERY CHARGING CIRCUIT CANNOT TOLERATE THE MAXIMUM CURRENT DRAWN BY THE ALTERNATOR. UNDER REPEATED HIGH ELECTRICAL LOAD, HEAT WILL BUILD UP AT CONNECTOR TERMINAL AREA, MELTING THE PLASTIC WIRE HARNESS, POSSIBLY DISCHARGING BATTERY.
Fix: CHARGING CIRCUIT WIRE WILL BE REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE.
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.
1982 Honda Accord common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1982 Honda Accord — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1982 Honda Accord. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, road salt may cause the fuel filler and/or breather pipe to rust through, resulting in fuel leakage. In the presence of an igntion source a vehicle fire could occur. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and repaired if necessary.
Transport Canada #1992025 · Mar 1992Source: 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.