Complaints
131
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Honda Accord Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#128 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Crash-related:4
#210 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
#39 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Honda Accord.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 28 | 4 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 3 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — |
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
28
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1987 Honda Accord — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1987 Honda Accord reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Honda Accord has 131 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Honda Accord?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (28 complaints); Gasoline Fuel System (10 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (9 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Honda Accord?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Honda Accord include 11 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Honda Accord have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Honda Accord as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Honda Accord?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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