1979 Honda Accord Hatchback LX MT
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- Photo: 1980 Honda Accord Hondamatic (front) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Honda Accord 1600 (52274162580) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Honda Accord 1600 (49248233591) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Honda Accord 1.6 Saloon (6992172684) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Honda Accord Hondamatic (19430494435) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Honda Accord Hatchback LX MT is a 72-hp 1.8-liter hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive.
It makes 72 horsepower and 85 lb-ft of torque.
The Accord Hatchback measures 162.8 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 72 hp |
| Torque | 85 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, all-aluminum cylinder head |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 162.8 in |
| Width | 63.8 in |
| Height | 52.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Honda Accord Hatchback LX MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Honda ACCORD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 6, 1981 · SUSPENSION
PROLONGED CONTACT WITH ROAD SALT MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, CAUSE SERIOUS RUSTING. THIS CAN WEAKEN CERTAIN UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS: LATERAL SUSPENSION ARMS, FRONT CROSSBEAM AND STRUT COIL SPRING LOWER SUPPORTS.
Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, TREATED WITH A RUST PREVENTIVE COATING. IN SOME CASES, REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS WILL BE PERFORMED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 81V136000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1979 Honda ACCORD
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1979 Honda ACCORD (1 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 HONDA ACCORD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.