Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 599 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Honda Accord, and it carries 14 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 216 | 36% |
| Service brakes | 111 | 19% |
| Electrical system | 31 | 5% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 31 | 5% |
| Seat belts | 31 | 5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 24 | 4% |
| Equipment | 16 | 3% |
| Visibility | 15 | 3% |
| Tires | 13 | 2% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
The contact owns a 1995 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed in a parking lot, the air bags inadvertently deployed. The contact mentioned the vehicle was able to be driven. The dealer wa
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER HONDA OF HACKETTSTOWN LOCATED AT 48 US-46, HACKETT
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
THERE IS NO POWER GETTING TO THE FUEL PUMP AND CAN'T FIGURE OUT THE ISSSUE. CAR WON'T START. DIES WHILE DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON WAY BEFORE THIS NEWEST RECALL AND THIS CAR SHOULD BE COVERED TOO.
NHTSA complaint: Fuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK HONDA (8901 SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273, (704) 552-2090) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED. THE CONTACT MENTION
NHTSA complaint: Power train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT HAND. MEDICAL ATTEN
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
BOUGHT 4 CONTINENTAL TIRES IN 2012, HAD TWO BLOWOUTS ON THE FRONT, A HAD TWO BACK TIRES LEAKING ON THE SIDE WALLS. HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES. THE TIRES HAD OVER HALF OF THE TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRES..
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V217000 (AIR BAGS), ALTHOUGH IT APPLIED TO OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. THE MANUFA
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 1995 Honda Accord. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Fix: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPME
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
| Reliability | 45 | below average |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 66 | good |
| Maintenance | 89 | excellent |
| Depreciation | 83 | excellent |
| Performance | 47 | below average |
| Efficiency | 43 | below average |
Percentile ranks against other compact cars in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 599 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and air bags is the most reported area with 216 of them (36%). There are 14 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 45/100 (below average) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density, adjusted for how many were sold so a popular model is not penalised for having more owners.
AVOIR scores its longevity 66/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 1995 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 64/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.