1994 Honda Accord Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 84about this part
- Share
- 23%of 369 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 84 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Honda Accord, 23% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 50 MPH, the oil light started blinking. The consumer drove home to discover that the engine was dry of oil. The oil had dripped out through the head gasket. There is a technical service bulletin concerning this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10048432, filed 2003-11, 12,000 miles“A seal on a shaft near the timing belt came off creating a massive oil leak. All belts and parts were soaked with oil. I had to have a complete timimg belt replacement procedure. I had just had this procedure at approximately 90,000 miles as recommended by the manufacturer. I understand that the problem may now be recognized by Honda as they have issued a seal retainer to hold the seal in place.”
NHTSA complaint #716613, filed 1999-12“Engine oil seal retainer was omitted by factory. Honda should have issued a recall, as therehave been numerous instances of defect. Seal ruptured while I was driving a short distance and I saw oil pouring from engine when I got out of the car. Defect could have caused engine to run dry of oil and resulted in a catastrophic fire resulting in injury or death to occuopants. Honda reduced cost of repair to $332 , but should have issued a safety recall.”
NHTSA complaint #733188, filed 2000-10“Balance shaft seal blew out it caused a oil slick on the freeway soaked the timing belts and lost all oil pressure. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer for repairs they charged me 400.00 for the repair they said the have seen quite a few of these problems but insist its not a saftey concern.causing a oil slick and possibly a fire in the engine compartment isn't a concern. As a mechanic I have seen this problem in my shop 6 times in the last 2 months.”
NHTSA complaint #718332, filed 2000-02“This crack has now completely circled the the bolt and the bolt broke off, leaving a hole in the block. Please inform me of my rights regarding this my car has a lot more miles and the dealer will not honor this repair without charge to me.”
NHTSA complaint #718415, filed 2000-02Engine 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 1994 Honda Accord
68 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTires
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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