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1988 Honda Accord

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 28 24 370
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 31 26 342
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 26 22 404
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 28 24 370

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 87V171000

OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.

Campaign 95V103001

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

102 complaints filed by owners for this model year (17 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 32 Vehicle Speed Control 12 Power Train 11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Honda Accord?

EPA figures for the 1988 Honda Accord reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Honda Accord?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Honda Accord. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 Honda Accord?

Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Honda Accord, most often about: Seat Belts, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.