1982 Honda Accord Hatchback LX Auto
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- Photo: Honda Accord Executive (front) by Everyone Sinks Starco, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Honda Accord 1.8 EX by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Honda Accord hatchback 1.6 Luxe (52261838190) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Accord 3dr UK by Charles01, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Accord Executive (32132739926) by Everyone Sinks Starco, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Honda Accord Hatchback LX Auto is a 75-hp hatchback with a 3-speed hondamatic semi-automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,873 MSRP.
It makes 75 horsepower and 85 lb-ft of torque.
The Accord Hatchback measures 165.7 inches long on a 96.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,873 ($29,883 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) |
| Horsepower | 75 hp |
| Torque | 85 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Hondamatic semi-automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165.7 in |
| Width | 65.4 in |
| Height | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Honda Accord Hatchback LX Auto 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Honda ACCORD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 3, 1992 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
Consequence: GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES WILL BE CLEANED AND RECOATED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.
NHTSA campaign 92V028000
Dec 31, 1984 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WIRE IN BATTERY CHARGING CIRCUIT CANNOT TOLERATE THE MAXIMUM CURRENT DRAWN BY THE ALTERNATOR. UNDER REPEATED HIGH ELECTRICAL LOAD, HEAT WILL BUILD UP AT CONNECTOR TERMINAL AREA, MELTING THE PLASTIC WIRE HARNESS, POSSIBLY DISCHARGING BATTERY.
Remedy: CHARGING CIRCUIT WIRE WILL BE REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 84V164000
10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1982 Honda ACCORD
Owner Complaints
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Honda ACCORD (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 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 1982 HONDA ACCORD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.