1986 Honda Accord fuel system, gasoline problems

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1986 Honda Accord — 33% of all complaints for this model year.

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

33%

share of all complaints

—

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Rust on the fuel filler pipe - 1986 accord - there was a recall on that, but honda does not respect it anymore. Why??? It is a safety hazard - potential fire. On top of that honda's carburetors have defective float - it gets stuck, causing gasoline leak. *tr”
filed Oct 20, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1986 honda accord. The inlet pipe of the fuel tank is busted on the inside and prevents fuel from entering the engine. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer and the vehicle is able to be driven in the interim. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle had already…”
filed Oct 31, 2007
“Engine: radiator was leaking-replace radiator and water pump. Transmission: hesitation during excelleration, car would not go in reverse. Replaced with used transimission. Fuel system: (2x's) no repair as of yet, hesitation during excelleration, cannot get into gear. Engine reves up but car will not go. Mechanic…”
filed Apr 22, 2004

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Campaign responsibility report for the 1986-87 accord fuel filler pipe recall. *tw
HON950405B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1995