1987 Honda Accord vs 1987 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1987 Honda Accord | 1987 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 111 | 176 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1 | 3 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 97 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 100 |
| Seat Belts | 34 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 | 5 |
| Visibility | 2 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
1987 Honda Accord
1987 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.