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1993 Honda Accord

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Accord.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1993 Honda Accord is a passenger car that uses an engine requiring four quarts of oil and recommends 10W‑30 or 5W‑30 API oil, and it is paired with an automatic four‑speed transmission. Its EPA fuel‑economy rating stands at 19 city, 26 highway, 22 combined mpg, highlighting a modest efficiency for the era. With 198 total owner complaints and eleven recalls, the model’s complaint record falls well below the 2,013 complaints recorded in the peak 2003 year yet remains close to the recent low of 213 complaints in 2022, underscoring a relatively stable reliability profile for that generation.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight2762 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

9.0–9.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.00 sec — 1991 EX Wagon
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1991EX Wagon 2.2L I-49.00 sec16.80 sec125 hpFWD
1990EX Sedan 2.2L I-49.70 sec17.10 sec125 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miParking Brake System (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect alignment)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Antilock Brake System (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 90,000 miBalance Shaft Drive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Water Pump (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1993 Accord sits just before the sharp uptick in complaints that begins in 1994, where complaints climb from 230 in 1992 to 461 in 1994. 1993’s complaint count of 220 is the lowest in the decade‑long dataset, and recalls stay steady at 12, matching the prior year. The trend of increasing complaints and recalls that accelerates through the late 1990s is not yet evident in 1993, placing it at the bottom of the arc. Top complaint areas for 1993—air bags (31), engine & engine cooling (28), electrical system (25), and seat belts (15)—suggest that the vehicle’s safety and mechanical systems were relatively sound at that time. With only 43 crash complaints and 2 fire complaints recorded, the 1993 model shows comparatively low safety‑related issues. Overall, the data indicates that 1993 is a favorable year to consider for a used Accord, as it precedes the period of heightened complaints and recalls.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
22
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
198
Owner complaints
43 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 198 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags31
Engine & Engine Cooling28
Electrical System25
Seat Belts15
Power Train14
Latches/Locks/Linkages10
Tires9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Accord take?

4 qt of ABOVE -4 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 32 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Accord have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Accord get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.