1992 Honda Accord Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1992 Honda Accord, 2% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,900 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.
“Drivers side door lock failed in the locked position. Access/egress imposible. Repair is costly. Safety issue for driver and passangers. Dealer service representitives admit this is a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10032625, filed 2003-08, 135,900 miles“The locking mechanism in the driver's side door on my 92 Honda Accord is broken and will not allow the door to open from the inside or the outside. I consider this to be a safety concern. In order to get out of my car, I have to crawl/climb to the passenger side of the car and exit the car that way. If I needed to exit my car in an emergency, say a fire in my car, it would take me more time to get into the passenger seat and then exit the car than if I could just open my driver's side door. Please look into this matter and consider this as a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189532, filed 2007-05“I do not remember the exact date or mileage but am fairly close. I was told by sims that this was a common problem with '92 accords--the door latch refuses to open and has to be drilled costing $520. I was carrying a 5 gal can of gas that I heard tip in the trunk. I was at a stop light and went to hop out fast to check but could not get out. I called Honda again and asked if there was a recall. Again they said I would have to pay and it was a common problem. I have injured my knees and disc trying to get in and out. I cannot afford to pay for this and it is dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #719329, filed 2000-02“Door - driver door locked failed. Access and escape impossible. Engine - oil seal failure; crank and cam at 109,000 distributor - failed at 92,925. Just beyond mfgr's letter notifying me that it will fail around 75,000 miles. Suspension - both strut springs failed at 95,000 miles”
NHTSA complaint #700060, filed 1998-10Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 0% |
| 2003 | 18 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 15 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 13 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 24 | 11% |
| 1990 | 30 | 16% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
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 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