Complaints
249
Crashes
47
Fires
2
Injuries
42
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Honda Accord Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#130 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:138,750 mi
Crash-related:27
#215 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
#312 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition
Avg mileage:92,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Honda Accord.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 30 | 27 | — | 138,750 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 12 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 4 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 124,574 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 1 | — | 27,983 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 157,667 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
30
complaints
Crashes
27
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,750
Structure:Body:Door
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,000
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,000
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,574
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,983
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
157,667
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,000
Brake Master Cylinder
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Honda Accord — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Honda Accord reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Honda Accord has 249 NHTSA complaints, 47 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Honda Accord?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (30 complaints, avg 138,750 mi); Structure:Body:Door (15 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition (12 complaints, avg 92,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Honda Accord?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 111,307 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Honda Accord?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Honda Accord include 47 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 42 injuries, and 2 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 1992 Honda Accord have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 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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