Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1995 Honda Accord. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗HONDA/AIR CONDITIONER WIRE HARNESS
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN, COUPE AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES EXCEPT THE DX MODEL AND MODELS WITH V6 ENGINES. THE FACTORY INSTALLED AIR CONDITIONER WIRE HARNESS WAS IMPROPERLY ROUTED ALLOWING SOME WIRES TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER, EVENTUALLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
- Consequence
- THE SHORT CIRCUIT CANPOSSIBLY CAUSE THE UNDERHOOD WIREING TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN ALSO RESULT IN A BLOWN FUSE OR DEAD BATTERY.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THESE WIRES. ANY HARNESS IMPROPERLY ROUTED WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND THE ROUTING WILL BE CORRECTED. IF ANY INSULATION IS WORN THROUGH AND THE COPPER WIRES ARE EXPOSED, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL PLASTIC TUBING TO PROTECT THE HARNESS.
HONDA/AIR BAGS
- Summary
- THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY.
- Consequence
- THIS TYPE OF UNANTICIPATED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN ABRASION TO THE HANDS, ARMS, OR FACE OF A PROPERLY-POSITIONED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT, OR COULD CAUSE MORE SERIOUS INJURY TO AN OUT-OF-POSITION OCCUPANT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM.
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Owner complaints (543)
543 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 543 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 211 | 38.9% |
| Service brakes | 127 | 23.4% |
| Electrical system | 43 | 7.9% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 43 | 7.9% |
| Seat belts | 29 | 5.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 5% |
| Equipment | 22 | 4.1% |
| Visibility | 20 | 3.7% |
| Power train | 18 | 3.3% |
| Tires | 14 | 2.6% |
How 1995 compares with other Accord years
Best and worst Accord years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 212 | 3 |
| 1992 | 206 | 2 |
| 1993 | 186 | 1 |
| 1994 | 369 | 1 |
| 1995 | 543 | 2 |
| 1996 | 472 | 1 |
| 1997 | 460 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1,200 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1,135 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1,183 | 8 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 356 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $2,800 | 370 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $2,800 | 370 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 | 386 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 | 386 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 | 386 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 22 | $3,050 | 404 |
| 2.2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 1995 Accord for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
1995 Honda Accord FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 98V231000 (electrical), 96V217000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Honda Accord problems?
Owners filed 543 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (211), Service brakes (127), Electrical system (43) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1995 Honda Accord get?
EPA rates the 2.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 22 city, 29 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1995 Accord compare with other years?
Among the 1991–2000 Honda Accord model years at least five years old, the 1993 drew the fewest complaints (186) and the 1998 the most (1,200). The 1995 drew 543. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.