Overview & Reviews
As the model was fully redesigned for the 2003 model year, there are only a few changes on the 2004 Honda Accord. Availability of side curtain airbags has been expanded this year to four-cylinder EX models -- standard on those with leather, optional on cars with a cloth interior. All four- and six-cylinder EX models equipped with a leather interior now have XM Satellite Radio with three months of free service as standard equipment. And as with all Honda cars this year, a new seatbelt reminder system is standard. Accord models meeting California's stringent Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) standards -- all four-cylinder sedans equipped with automatic transmission -- will also be sold in the states of New York, Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts.
- Tight build quality, quiet cabin, refined and powerful engines, reputation for quality and durability, high crash test scores.
User Reviews:
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Angel Car - 2004 Honda Accord
By Sean Hunter - July 13 - 7:01 amThis car is more than perfect. Sure the break pads wear a little. But the soul of the car is unstoppable. Once in a while, people get stuck with a Honda that has been through a flood, or had an engine rebuild in Puerto Rico. But for those of us who are multiple Honda Owners, who have seen the light, there is no other choice. This particular car that I own now, I bought in 2008 with 80,000 miles on it already. Im up to 100,000 now a year later, and this car is begging for me to take it X-country. Not a SINGLE PROBLEM. I am a road jockey and I know what a thoroughbred feels like. Honestly, I want to go back and give it 10s in every category, but I dont want to lose my credibility. -)
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Overrated - 2004 Honda Accord
By rsprinkle - July 11 - 2:00 amAccord is overrated, overpriced, underpowered and suffers in reputation from highly aggressive dealer sales tactics. Honda cut a lot of cheap corners by omitting basic items that should be standard on a car this expensive - automatic door locks; heated side mirrors; automatic dimming rear view mirror; auto cutoff for rear defroster. It would not have cost $200 to add these items, yet all were left off to try and bump buyers into the "Acura" version of the same car for $10k more. I get irritated every time I drive it. Alleged 240 hp is laughable exaggeration. Ive had four cylinder cars that had more pep.
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Think again about the Honda hype - 2004 Honda Accord
By mabeno - July 7 - 4:49 pmI have owned this Accord from new. Maintained it on a regular basis and have not abused it. The display went out in the radio and had to have the entire unit replaced, not once but twice. The fit and finish inside is terrible (sunglass holder pops open, the headline has bubbles, the plastic seat shroud will not stay together, etc.). The final straw is the timing chain jumped a tooth and has caused extensive engine damage. The mechanic stated that this is one of the cleanest engines that he has worked on, so it was not my maintenance on the vehicle. Do not believe all the hype about how a Honda runs forever. All of my other vehicles are GMs, and I have never had such issues.
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25K for RATTLES - 2004 Honda Accord
By evcar - July 6 - 10:00 am... and a lot of them. The car has excellent powerful, quiet and fuel efficient V6, decent and predictable handling and one of the best interior ergonomics and front sits Ive ever seen. Unfortunately my car developed a lot of interior rattles coming from front and rear doors/windows and the steering wheel. Its not acceptable for 25K top of the line Honda. The window rattles were also mentioned in the Edmunds Sept 03 Accord Long-Term Test, but apparently Honda doesnt give a dam about it - I have the same exactly rattles in my 04 Accord.
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Great car - 2004 Honda Accord
By In Accord - June 30 - 10:00 amGot sick of spending money on big fixes for a 97 saab 900 turbo convert. This car is rock solid; the 4-cylinder is just fine. Classy interior, NAV and voice systems are fantastic as well. My first Honda (after many Toyotas over the years), and the first 5000 miles have gone smoothly. I have concluded that dual climate control is ridiculous, however.
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Good to Great Car - 2004 Honda Accord
By NCRaider - June 30 - 10:00 amThe Accord is simply one of the best overall cars on the market. While its not particularly strong in any one area, no other car I know of offers the same combination of performance, economy, safety, and reliability. Simply put, its the best overall car on the market. I guess thats why theres a zillion on the road. Its not a "statement" car, but if you want a good car thatll last a long time then you cant do any better.
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The Best Ever - 2004 Honda Accord
By Eric Larson - June 30 - 10:00 amIve had my Accord Coupe for 3 months and 3,000 miles now. This is by far the best vehicle Ive ever owned. The handling is superb. The interior is unmatched for comfort, function and design. Being over 6 foot tall, seating is very important to me and this Accord is perfect fit for my lomg legs. There is plenty of thigh support. The power drivers seat makes finding an ideal driving position easy. Combine that with a tilt, telescoping steering wheel and youre all set to go. The audio controls on the steering wheel are a great touch. This vehicle handles like a kitten and has more excelleration and power from a V6 than you could possibly use
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This car is the BOMB - 2004 Honda Accord
By jennifertony - June 30 - 10:00 ami love my new car its fully loaded and i love it!
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Good and they know it! - 2004 Honda Accord
By R. Jones - June 26 - 9:50 pmA really dependable and basically fun car to drive in the 5 speed manual transmission model. Put 11,000 miles on this car in six months of driving it. A multitude of features that speak well of Hondas attention to driver and passenger needs. Would have bought a 2005 model, but my dealer bumped the model for model price up over $3,000 above what I paid for this car.
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Well built Honda - 2004 Honda Accord
By Ken - June 26 - 6:56 amI have had my 2004 Honda Accord for over two years. I am very happy with it. The V6 engine is very powerful which makes it great for highway passing and merging. All this power on regular gas (unlike the Nissans). This car handles extremely well and is very nimble in city traffic. The interior quality is top notch for a car of this class. My two wishes for this car are stronger brakes and heated mirrors. The problems I have had to date are that my engine check light came on at 5000 miles due to a loose emission canister and warped brake rotors at about 35000 miles which caused some steering wheel vibration during braking at high speeds. These issues were repaired under warranty.
