1985 Honda Accord
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Honda Accord is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
1985 Honda Accord at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1985 Honda Accord recalls 1
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.
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.
1985 Honda Accord common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1985 Honda Accord MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 9 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1985 Honda Accord costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1985 Honda Accord — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED Closed
HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED
NHTSA #DP87013 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Mar 1987 · closed May 1987SUDDEN ACCELERATION Closed
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER: INFORMATION FROM HONDA RELEVANTTO THIS PE WAS PROVIDED BY LETTER DATED 8 SEPTEMBER AND A PRESENTATION TONHTSA ON 2 OCTOBER. HONDA HAS ISSUED NO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS OROTHER NOTIFICATIONS TO DEALERS RELATING TO FUEL FLOW AND DELIVERY, THROTTLECONTROL, OR ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS THAT MAY RESULT IN UNINTENDED SUDDENACCELERATION. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A CARBU…
NHTSA #PE86066 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Jul 1986 · closed Nov 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 1985 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.