1992 Honda Accord electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 26 complaints for the 1992 Honda Accord, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
While driving emergency brake light came on. When shifting from drive to park there was a loud scraping sound. Consumer tried to shut off engine, but was unable to do. Smoke was coming from under hood, there was a fire on left side of engine. Vehicle at dealership at this time.
1992 honda accord ex with 149380 miles. Traveling along highway at 60 mpg at 0545 in the morning car then dies in traffic. Able to coast to the right and stopped until wrecker showed up. Weather was 16 degrees and car was running great until then. At the dealer, notice the hood was burnt. Service person stated it was a bad wire in the coil and/or ignition. Replaced wires, coil, ignition,breather tube. I was lucky.
Other problems reported for the 1992 Honda Accord
- Air bags 36 complaints
- Seat belts 25 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Tires 15 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints