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1984 Honda Accord Hatchback Base Auto

The 1984 Honda Accord Hatchback Base Auto is an 86-hp hatchback with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,873 MSRP.

It makes 86 horsepower and 93 lb-ft of torque.

The Accord Hatchback measures 165.7 inches long on a 96.5-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$7,873 ($24,627 *)
Engine
Engine TypeIn-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion), 12-valve
Horsepower86 hp
Torque93 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC, 12-valve
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Dimensions & Weight
Length165.7 in
Width65.4 in
Height53.3 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

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 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 7, 1983 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT.

Remedy: ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR INSTALLED.

NHTSA campaign 83V130000

22 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Honda ACCORD

Owner Complaints

22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Honda ACCORD (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts6
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Structure4
Fuel System3
Gasoline3
Electrical System2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 31, 2005 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“CONTACT STATES: 1984 HONDA ACCORD HAS A RUSTED GAS FILLER NECK, RECALL 92V028000. DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE THE FILLER NECK BECAUSE THE AREA IS SO RUSTED THE NEW NECK WILL NOT ATTACH TO IT. THE FUEL…”
Aug 21, 2003 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Structure
“I HAD TAKEN MY 1984 HONDA ACCORD IN FOR BRAKES TO MY MECHANIC. AFTER LOOKING AT THE CAR ON THE LIFT HE STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT THAT IT POSED A THREAT TO ME DRIVING AND…”
May 12, 2000 · Seat Belts
“THE SEAT BELT IN MY VEHICLE DOESN'T FIT ME. HONDA DOES NOT MAKE A SEAT BELT EXTENSION. I'VE ALREADY BEEN TICKETED TWICE BY THE LAW. THE SECOND ONE IS PENDING I WOULD LIKE TO GO BEFORE THE JUDGE WITH…”
Oct 31, 1999 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“A PIPE RUSTED THROUGH. ONLY PART TO DO SO. VERY EXPENSIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.”
Dec 6, 1998 · Seat Belts
“LEFT REAR SEATBELT ANCHOR PULLED OUT FROM WHEEL WELL DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUSTING. YH”

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 1984 HONDA ACCORD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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