1992 Honda Accord Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 9%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Honda Accord, 9% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I used to own a firebird, but I had to trade it in for a bigger car cause my 2 year old was getting to big for the back seat. I found this car place and went in and met with the owner, told him I didn't want a piece of crap car because I have a daughter to look out for, since I have had the car it has been nothing but money and problems. The car I traded in for had no problems. He had told me that the car was in great shape, it had new tires, and brakes, and it runs great. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071129, filed 2004-01, 98,000 miles“While driving , the vehicle stalled. When this occurred the vehicle lost power, but the consumer was able to restart it within a few minutes. Several diagnostic test were done but no failure code was found. Jb there was a bad distributor, seat belt failure and an inoperative air bag.”
NHTSA complaint #10092250, filed 2004-11, 70,000 miles“The oil seal failed without warning while traveling. All of the oil in car drained out. I had the car towed to a service station where I had the oil seal replaced, as well as the timing belt as a result of oil saturation on the belt. I contacted, Honda on september 21, 2000 , because a recall was issued for 93-95 accords as a result of an oil seal problem. Honda's customer service representative informed me that the recall did not apply to my model year. …”
NHTSA complaint #734948, filed 2000-10“Severe engine vibration, steering wheel and dashboard shake, very distracting, and concerned that damage could result to some components from this shaking. Just had 90000 mile service done. Asked if the shaking had gone away. Mechanic said that the engine is ok, however, the shaking is common on this year Accord (1992). When asked how it could be fixed, he said it was likely a motor mount problem, possibly the one with fluid in it. He said this can develop as the engine settles or something like that. I said that this is strange since my 1986 Accord never developed this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #713855, filed 1999-10“1992 Honda Accord with motor seal recall downgraded to bulletin. Consumer states that there was no recall sent to her about this problem. She states she lost all power to vehicle due to this recall and had no transportation.”
NHTSA complaint #10227334, filed 2008-05Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 28 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 12 | 2% |
| 2009 | 29 | 4% |
| 2008 | 41 | 3% |
| 2007 | 26 | 5% |
| 2006 | 19 | 4% |
| 2005 | 27 | 4% |
| 2004 | 28 | 3% |
| 2003 | 95 | 5% |
| 2002 | 33 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 3% |
| 2000 | 65 | 5% |
| 1999 | 144 | 13% |
| 1998 | 134 | 11% |
| 1997 | 48 | 10% |
| 1996 | 96 | 20% |
| 1995 | 43 | 8% |
| 1994 | 84 | 23% |
| 1993 | 35 | 19% |
| 1992 | 19 | 9% |
| 1991 | 14 | 7% |
| 1990 | 13 | 7% |
| 1989 | 12 | 14% |
| 1988 | 8 | 9% |
| 1987 | 6 | 5% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 4 | 18% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1992 Honda Accord
34 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTires
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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