1992 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to engine problems. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle had multiple failures and stalled while being driven. The consumer stated the fuel system, ABS system, engine, power steering, and electrical system failed. The consumer stated the recall repairs need to be completed.
The worst 1992 Honda Accord problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags34
- Electrical26
- Transmission25
- Body24
- Seat belts24
- Engine21
- Brakes18
- Tires15
- Acceleration12
- Visibility9
- Steering7
- Suspension5
- Locks4
- Wheels2
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Honda Accord
No deployment 23Stalling 13Door locks 10Seat belt 9ABS 8Loss of power 6
Recalls 2
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The rear outside seating position safety belts may lock up at angles other than those required by fmvss 209, "seat belt assemblies". This does not conform to the motor vehicle safety standard.
- Risk
- Non-conforming safety belts cause an increased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the sensor in the rear seat belt retractor.
Recall number 93V056000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The left and right seat safety belt assemblies are not interchangeable. Some left seat safety belt assemblies were installed on the the right side of the car.
- Risk
- A safety belt assembly installed on the wrong side ofthe car can not be pulled out of the retractor because of the mounting angle,making the safety belt unusable, and the seat occupant of an unusable seat beltwould be exposed to increased risk of injury in a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Install correct seat belt assemblies on the correct side of the car.
Recall number 91V185000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Honda Accord 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Concerns with engine hesitation or stumble CAN be felt under light acceleration between 1,500 and 2,000 RPM
- Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network
- Audio, anti-theft codes
- Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse
- Use '94 accord service manual to adjust timing belt tension
- Timing belt adjustment procedure
- Some vehicles may exhibit growling or whining from one or both of the rear wheels when driving
- Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact
- Information regarding a/t slippage
- Information on vehicles exhbiting a transmission that slips after driving
1992 Honda Accord fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-21 | 24-28 | 20-24 |
What 1992 Honda Accord owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 honda accord. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence however, the vehicle has failed to restart. The contact stated that the engine compartment was covered in gasoline. The vehicle experienced oil dilution. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.
The car will not go into drive. It makes a horrible noise like something is falling out under the hood and will go into reverse and all othe gears but not drive.
Horn is designed poorly which has caused several close calls because I was unable to honk my horn at a crucial time. Instead of being able to press the center of the steering wheel to honk the horn, there are two small buttons at the 9 and 3 position that appear to be positioned to press with your thumb- if your hands are at the 9 & 3 position. In an emergent situation, the first inclination is to hit the middle of the steering wheel to activate the horn, not to search for either of the two little horn buttons. In the latest incident, I had the right of way on a left turn arrow, a car going straight went through the red light and nearly broadsided me. I was pounding all over the steering wheel because I couldn't find the horn.
I am the second owner of the 1992 honda accord. I have experienced automatic transmission failure on this vehicle that will generally require overhaul or replacement of the transmission. After several on-line researches on honda accords 1990 to date, I find numerous problems, I.e., acceleration failure. When engine gets hot, the car has acceleration failure. Even further research reveals ?certified transmission mechanics revealed that this known premature automatic transmission failure is due to an engineering design flaw. In addition, ?this design flaw consists of the honda accord automatic transmission not having outside access to the metal screen internal transmission filter which becomes clogged with gunk and metal shavings, thus starving the transmission, which causes overheating, and further deterioration and premature automatic transmission failure.? There is no way to gain access to the metal automatic transmission filter because there is no transmission pan to unbolt and allow access. Complete disassemble of the transmission is required. This serious transmission problem will be reported to the u.s. Government the federal safety agency declaring the transmission problem is a major safety hazard.
The car is got some electrical shorts in the wire my maintenance said, and now it has a problem shifting into all the gears, it stalls when you go to take off, it don't seem like it has any power behind it. It happens every time you go to take off it stalls.
Abs lite came on,I would like to know if there is any warranty on this.
A faulty transmission control unit, caused the vehicle to at random shift in to an improper gear or into neutral at or during take off from stop. This resulted in loss of power when trying to join traffic, or once already in traffic. Tcu would also fail to lock or unlock t/c when it was designed to. On one occasion the tcu locked the t/c at a stop light, stalling the engine in traffic. Tcu failed to alert the driver of a problem through the d4 or check engine lamps, and produced non existent codes when put into diagnostic mode.
Front left seat belt was buckled in, making audible click, and turning off indicator lamp on dash board. While driving the seat belt popped out of its latch. At no point during the drive did any lamp or chime warn the seat belt was not fully latched. Cause for concern, seeing numerous other reports of people being injured or killed by seat belts of these cars failing in crashes.
Paint clear coat peeling manufacture denies fault.
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Questions about the 1992 Honda Accord
Is the 1992 Honda Accord reliable?
Owners have filed 206 complaints about the 1992 Honda Accord, fewer than a typical Accord model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Honda Accord?
Airbags, with 34 complaints. Next is electrical (26).
How many recalls does the 1992 Honda Accord have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts.
What year does the Honda Accord have bad airbags?
The Honda Accord model years with the most airbags complaints are 2000 (454 complaints), 2001 (407 complaints) and 2008 (379 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Honda Accord get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Honda Accord range from 20 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-21 city and 24-28 highway.
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