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1982 Honda Accord Sedan SE (Special Edition) Auto

The 1982 Honda Accord Sedan SE (Special Edition) Auto is a 75-hp sedan with a 3-speed hondamatic semi-automatic and front-wheel drive.

It makes 75 horsepower and 85 lb-ft of torque.

The Accord Sedan measures 173.6 inches long on a 96.5-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine TypeIn-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion)
Horsepower75 hp
Torque85 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-Speed Hondamatic semi-automatic
Dimensions & Weight
Length173.6 in
Width65.4 in
Height54.1 in
Wheelbase96.5 in

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

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts3
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Hydraulic1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 6, 2000 · Electrical System
“I CONTACTED THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER ABOUT SAID PART AS IT IS UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER HE STATED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT REPLACED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK”
Aug 18, 1999 · Seat Belts
“BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELTS ARE TOO SHORT, CAUSING THE SHOULDER BELTS TO FIT VERY TIGHTLY. SHOULDER PORTION IS UNCOMFORTABLE AND IMPOSSIBLE TO WEAR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED…”
Aug 15, 1999 · Seat Belts
“THE SEATBELTS SIMPLY DON'T FIT ACROSS MY BODY WITHOUT CHOKING ME AND ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SNAP INTO POSITION AND I AM MY HUSBAND ARE NOT LARGE PEOPLE.”
Jun 30, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Unknown Or Other
“WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START BACK UP. *AK”
Apr 6, 1999 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash
“WHILE DRIVING AND PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND WENT INSIDE OF A HOUSE. DEALER CONTACTED AND WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK”

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.

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