Model year guide

1988 Honda Accord

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Honda Accord is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 27 on record.

1988 Honda Accord at a glance

Combined22–26 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1988 Honda Accord MPG & running costs

Combined22–26 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,813
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,063 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Honda Accord costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,065
Fuel only$14,065
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1988 Honda Accord vehicles on record

Other Honda Accord model years

1988 Honda Accord — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1988 Honda Accord get?

The 1988 Honda Accord has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.