Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 Accord.
The 1984 Honda Accord calls for 3.7 quarts of engine oil in 20W-40, 20W-50, or 10W-40 viscosity grades, and in this configuration it pairs an automatic four-speed transmission with EPA ratings of 23 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. The Accord line's tracked complaint history runs from 1990 to 2022, with the 2003 model year reaching 2,013 complaints and the 2022 model year falling to 213, so the 1984 sits outside that longitudinal window. Its own reliability record is comparatively slim: 24 owner complaints, two recalls, and seat belts as the leading complaint area, which means researchers will find it a lightly documented year rather than a standout problem period.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Overall length | 175.6 in |
| Overall width | 65 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2293 lb |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 63/37 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 23 / 29 / 25 mpg |
| Passenger volume | 85 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Accord of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Sedan 1.8L I-4 | 13.40 sec | 19.20 sec | 75 hp | FWD |
| 1979 | CVCC Sedan 1.8L I-4 | 12.00 sec | 18.80 sec | 72 hp | FWD |
| 1989 | LXi Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 11.40 sec | 18.40 sec | 120 hp | FWD |
| 1978 | CVCC 3-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4 | 15.20 sec | 19.30 sec | 68 hp | FWD |
| 1990 | EX Sedan 2.2L I-4 | 9.70 sec | 17.10 sec | 125 hp | FWD |
| 1991 | EX Wagon 2.2L I-4 | 9.00 sec | 16.80 sec | 125 hp | FWD |
| 1976 | CVCC 3-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4 | 13.80 sec | 20.00 sec | 68 hp | FWD |
| 1994 | EX Sedan 2.2L I-4 | 9.40 sec | 17.00 sec | 145 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.7 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-40 engine oil.
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30 · 5W-20 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.7 qt |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The JSON provides no federal‑record entries for 1984 or any year before 1990, so there is no basis for comparing the 1984 model‑year complaint or recall levels to those of adjacent years in the same generation. The only 1984‑specific data supplied are the top‑complaint areas (seat belts 6, engine & engine cooling 5, fuel system 4, structure 3) and the crash‑ and fire‑complaint counts (1 crash, 0 fire). Because the year‑by‑year record begins in 1990, we cannot determine whether 1984 sits at a low, high, or intermediate point in the complaint/recall arc for this generation. Consequently, the data do not allow us to infer a trend that would indicate improved or deteriorated reliability relative to neighboring model years. Takeaway: with the information given, there is insufficient evidence to judge whether the 1984 Honda Accord is a good or poor year to buy based on federal complaint/recall patterns.
All 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT. Remedy: ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR INSTALLED.
IF THE PLASTIC COATING OF THE FUEL FILLER AND/OR BREATHER PIPE IS DAMAGED, SALT WATER MAY ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE PLASTIC COATING AND THE STEEL PIPES, AND THE ACCUMULATION COULD CAUSE CORROSSION WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY… Remedy: CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES WILL BE CLEANED AND RECOATED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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3.7 qt of ABOVE 14 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50, ABOVE -4 degrees F: 10W-40, -4 degrees TO 90 degrees F: 10W-30, BELOW 32 degrees F: 5W-30, BELOW 14 degrees F: 5W-20, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.