1992 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 300,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 1992 Honda Accord, 1% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1992 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regards to engine problems. The consumer stated the vehicle had multiple failures and stalled while being driven. The consumer stated the fuel system, ABS system, engine, power steering, and electrical system failed. The consumer stated the recall repairs need to be completed.”
NHTSA complaint #11386972, filed 2021-01“The contact owns a 1992 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence however, the vehicle has failed to restart. The contact stated that the engine compartment was covered in gasoline. The vehicle experienced oil dilution. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11385295, filed 2020-12, 300,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 11 | 7% |
| 2023 | 11 | 13% |
| 2022 | 32 | 12% |
| 2021 | 38 | 16% |
| 2020 | 73 | 20% |
| 2019 | 185 | 27% |
| 2018 | 559 | 29% |
| 2017 | 62 | 11% |
| 2016 | 44 | 7% |
| 2015 | 106 | 18% |
| 2014 | 179 | 18% |
| 2013 | 179 | 13% |
| 2012 | 43 | 12% |
| 2011 | 25 | 8% |
| 2010 | 116 | 20% |
| 2009 | 111 | 15% |
| 2008 | 210 | 14% |
| 2007 | 29 | 6% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 29 | 4% |
| 2004 | 28 | 3% |
| 2003 | 51 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 2% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
| 1999 | 28 | 2% |
| 1998 | 18 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1992 Honda Accord
34 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTires
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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