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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1987 Honda Accord Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
6%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1987 Honda Accord, 6% of the 111 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202555%
202464%
202333%
202283%
2021146%
2020164%
2019436%
20181397%
2017336%
2016295%
2015407%
2014657%
20131108%
2012277%
2011217%
2010458%
2009365%
2008705%
20075811%
20065012%
200511317%
200434834%
200392447%
200247846%
200120923%
200020117%
199924622%
199827623%
1997337%
1996276%
1995183%
1994216%
1993179%
19922512%
1991188%
1990158%
198933%
19881113%
198776%
198659%
198518%
1983114%
1982110%
1981114%

Other parts of the 1987 Honda Accord

Seat belts
34 complaints
Fuel system
25 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Honda Accord

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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