1985 Honda Accord Hatchback LX MT
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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 1985 Honda Accord Hatchback LX MT is an 86-hp hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,024 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 Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,024 ($27,257 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder, CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion), 12-valve |
| Horsepower | 86 hp |
| Torque | 93 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 12-valve |
| Injection Type | Carbureted |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165.7 in |
| Width | 65.4 in |
| Height | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 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 1985 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
15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Honda ACCORD
Owner Complaints
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Honda ACCORD (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 5 |
| Gasoline | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
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 1985 HONDA ACCORD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.