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Fuel systemPart report

1986 Honda Accord Fuel system Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
33%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
164,200miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 1986 Honda Accord, 33% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 164,200 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“A few years ago, my car vaulted forward and I hit a post. Thought it was my fault so had it repaired. A few years later the area where my fuel goes into rotted and I had it replaced because of a recall. Upon looking up recalls at that time I realized there had been another recall about the car vaulting forward with no reason.. It was to late for me to tell them what happened before but it has since happened again and iwould like to find that recall to show the Honda people. Thanks”

NHTSA complaint #743559, filed 2001-04

“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 been inspected or repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 92v028001 (fuel system, gasoline). The fuel system is carburetor. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 198,500 and failure mileage was 198,400.”

NHTSA complaint #10207539, filed 2007-10, 198,400 miles

“Received recall notice (#92v020001). Took to dealer & mechanic said he replaced the part. Was transferred to nc. Fuel leaked inside vehicle & destroyed carpeting. Had vehicle checked & informed part was not replaced, was rusted. Called manufacturer. &was informed nothing could be done since work was already done.”

NHTSA complaint #822167, filed 1998-03

“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 checked the car - filler neck is extremely rusted out, he said they had been recalled and to get a hold of the dealership to get replaced. Dealer ship said it wasn't covered under the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10071163, filed 2004-01

“Starts the engine and fuel choke comes on . When engine warms up and and driver removes foot from gas pedal the engine stalls. Bulliten 93-021, for filler neck and pocket, mechanic found holes in the area of the carburetor which caused the stalling.”

NHTSA complaint #836660, filed 1999-04

Related recalls

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202522%
20242214%
202389%
2022176%
2021187%
20206317%
201919228%
201847625%
20176512%
2016447%
2015396%
2014374%
2013453%
2012164%
201172%
2010132%
2009142%
2008111%
2007183%
200641%
2005234%
2004141%
2003161%
2002111%
2001182%
2000323%
1999242%
1998827%
199761%
1996112%
1995122%
1994185%
199332%
199210%
199110%
199042%
198978%
198845%
19872523%
19861833%
1985431%
1984418%
1983114%
1982220%
1981229%

Other parts of the 1986 Honda Accord

Seat belts
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Honda Accord

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology