Most common 1995 Honda Accord problems
Share of the 543 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda Accord complaints by model year
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1995 Honda Accord recalls (2)
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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.
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.
Air bags
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit can cause the air bag to deploy unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the SRS electronic control unit in the air bag system.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 1995 Honda Accord:
Oversensitive air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
ABS
What 1995 Honda Accord owners say
Air bags all 211 →
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 was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
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, hackettstown, nj 07840 where it was diagnosed and determined that the cable reel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and repaired however the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed for the second time with needing electronic component unit to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 96V217000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 148,558.
Brakes all 127 →
ABS light came on while attempting to stop vehicle at a stop sign. The vehicle failed to stop, sponginess occurred when applying brakes, then failure. Car went thru intersection before driver was able to apply emergency brake to stop vehicle. Dealer mechanic noticed slow leak ABS modulator/accumulator system, and recommended replacement. ABS unit replaced at 71,035 miles. 8/2010. Cost for repairs $1600, must replace both as 1 unit, despite no failure with accumulator. At 104,000 miles, 6/2014, the ABS light came on, and brakes were examined at brake, tire, front end, and alignment shop, where they have been continually maintained. An examination was done and no signs of unusual wear or damage to front or rear brakes, test drive done by technician. Recommended ABS unit be diagnosed. Diagnostic performed at shop, determined that ABS modulator needed replacement again. …
Vehicle ABS started making noise around 90,000 miles and was slowly losing fluid. Light came on permanantly at 100,000 miles and ABS malfunctioned. American Honda is aware of the problem. TSB 96-05 was issued. Dealer stated it was a common problem and the modulater costs is approx. $1,100. No recall was issued knowing the plugs on the ABS modulator were not properly tightened when the vehicle was shipped from the factory. This caused a leak of brake fluid from the system, which appears to have subsequently caused damage to the master cylinder pressure in the main braking system. Causing the brake pedal to go to the floor and a need to be pumped to obtain pressure in the braking system. Honda claims it is due to the age of the car but the TSB 96-050 clearly identifies liability of the ABS system shipped with improperly tighten plugs. …
Engine & cooling all 44 →
Tl* - the contact owns a 1995 Honda Accord. The contact stated that on 12/27/1997 the dealer installed a new SRS control unit. A few months after the repair, she began having problems with the SRS consistently engaging, and had the SRS reset on four different occasions since getting a new one on 12/27/1997. The SRS light continued to stay on. The contact stated that the last time it was reset was 2003, and a month later ,the light turned on again, and it has been on every since. The contact stated that there was a safety recall on this component, but this vehicle id number is not included due to the VIN. The contact stated the vehicle could not pass inspection because of the SRS light being on. The contact would like the vehicle to be included in the safety recall. The consumer complained about an exhaust noise coming from the vehicle, so the dealer installed an exhaust kit. …
A/C-heat- the switch to change hot/cold on dash keeps breaking. It "freezes into on position, and you cannot adjust the temperature. Driver power window switch- only when it rains or snows the window will go down just fine, but will not go back up. You have to keep the window up so you can pull up on the window glass and press the window switch "up" to get the window back up (if your lucky & it goes up !!!) transmission-the transmission slips when you go around a corner. It also slips if you are coming up behind someone, slow down for them to turn (or whatever) when you re-accelerate, the trans. Slips, then kicks in. When you are going 65mph on a highway, the trans. "jumps", and you can watch it do so on the tachometer while it does so.
1995 Honda Accord engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22 / 29 / 25 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 21 / 27 / 23 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Honda Accord a good car?
Based on 543 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Accord rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Accord at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Honda Accord?
The air bags — 211 complaints, 39% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the brakes (127) and engine & cooling (44).
How many recalls does the 1995 Honda Accord have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1995 Honda Accord, the most recent from September 22, 1998 (front underhood). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda Accord?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2011 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2018, 2013, 2019, 2014 and 2003. See the full Honda Accord years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Honda Accord problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 115,000 miles; 7% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.