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1983 Honda Accord Sedan Base MT

The 1983 Honda Accord Sedan Base MT is a 75-hp sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,514 MSRP.

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
Price
MSRP$8,514 ($27,782 *)
Engine
Engine TypeIn-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion)
Horsepower75 hp
Torque85 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
Dimensions & Weight
Length173.6 in
Width65.4 in
Height54.1 in
Wheelbase96.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 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

8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Honda ACCORD

Owner Complaints

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Honda ACCORD (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
Structure2
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 27, 2000 · Tires
“CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER, AND SHE NOTICED THAT LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED COMPLETLY FROM RIM. THERE WERE NO…”
Oct 9, 1999 · Structure
“REAR FINDER ON BOTH SIDES ARE RUSTING OUT AND ALL OF THESE CARS SEAM TO DO THIS”
Oct 1, 1998 · Fuel System, Gasoline Fire
“DRIVER DEVELOPED A FUEL SMELL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE AND BURN TO THE GROUND.”
Jul 16, 1997 · Electrical System Fire
“WHILE DRIVING SUDDENLY NOTICED BATTERY LIGHT FLICKER AND BURNING SMELL, PULLED TO SIDE, FOUND UNDERHOOD FIRE BROKE OUT BETWEEN BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WIRES. *AK”
Oct 29, 1996 · Structure
“FABRIC ON REAR TRUNK LID DISINTEGRATED, POSING POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK IF PARTICLES BECOME AIRBORNE.”

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 1983 HONDA ACCORD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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