Overview & Reviews

Few vehicles from overseas manufacturers have garnered as much respect in North America as the Honda Accord. It hasn't achieved this status by being glamorous, sexy or thrilling. Instead, Honda just seems to have its finger on the pulse of what Americans value most. Take an Accord for a spin and you'll find it to be comfortable, roomy, intelligently engineered and easy to drive. It's also backed by strong resale value and a solid reputation for reliability.

You'll find that certain competing sedans and coupes are quicker, more prestigious or simply less expensive than the Accord. What's special about the Honda Accord, though, is its completeness. It scores well across a broader range of categories than practically any family-friendly sedan or coupe on the market. When examined from this holistic standpoint, it's easy to see why the Accord has become an automotive icon and remains one of our editors' top recommendations.

User Reviews:

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  The cars great. - 2004 Honda Accord
  By charles meisch - March 11 - 10:00 am

  I never though I would purchase an other forgein made car. But my daughter asked me to come with her to look at the Hondas. I left with a new Honda Accord EX. It was the first time(in a long time) I really was exsited about a car.

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  that Honda, so hot right now, Honda - 2000 Honda Accord
  By Jeremy Clark - March 11 - 8:00 am

  There is nothing bad that you can say about this car. Maybe a wish for heated seats (but thats only because I just moved to Chicago), other than that its great. Great body design; stylish, sensible, not too big so you cant parallel in tight spaces (a must for Chicago or any big city). Great all-around car.

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  Honey of a honda - 2003 Honda Accord
  By Norm raush - March 9 - 10:06 pm

  After 265000 miles car runs like new, engine terrific, trans repaired at 230,000 miles , still quite rattle free, fun to drive ultra reliable.

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  Good not Great - 2010 Honda Accord
  By EH - March 9 - 12:00 am

  Have owned two Accord Sedans - 1994 LX and 2002 EX V6. No problems with either, great cars. Looked at MB E350, BMW 535, Acura TL & RL, Nissan Maxima, Infiniti G37. For the money and lack of problems Honda has them all beat. Two issues: 1) Headrests are not comfortable - would be concerned about long trips. Fortunately I mainly commute. 2) With the VCM/ECO mode - the engine shuts down from 6 to 4 to 3 cylinders. It is too aggressive - in its zeal to conserve fuel as soon as you ease off the accelerator it switches to ECO mode and then the engine seems "confused" as to how many cylinders it should use 3 or 4 and the engine seems to "pulse" - speeding up and slowing down. Very annoying.

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  Great car except for the gas mileage - 2007 Honda Accord
  By mspringeril - March 8 - 5:26 am

  The car has been flawless in the 11 months Ive had it. It accelerates very well and handles great. I enjoy leaving other cars in the dust with my family sedan. The other drivers always seem surprised for some reason. So far all the car has needed has been an oil change and tire rotation.

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  Converted Honda fan - 2005 Honda Accord
  By Jeffislouie - March 8 - 2:19 am

  Ive never owned a Honda before this. My previous cars were all fast, fun and sporty. When my last car began having serious problems, I decided to take a look at the Accord. The 4 cylinder model isnt a road racer, but Ive found that this car as a whole is one of the finest overall I have ever driven. Agile, light, and confortable, my problem free Accord has been nothing short of trustworthy, fun, frugal, and perfect. Would I like a big horsepower car? Sure. Would I give up my Accord in a Chicago winter? Nope. Im keeping mine for a long time. This will eventually become my winter car that I will use to supplement the sports car. Even still, my Accord drives great and is perfect.

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  Not Trading 2005 for 2008! - 2005 Honda Accord
  By ABQGeo - March 7 - 5:04 pm

  Ive had 2005 EX V6 for over 3 years now and have decided to hang onto it for a few more years, because I think the new body style is ugly! Right before the warranty expired, the whole transmission needed to be replaced. Challenging myself to get the highest MPGs I could, I recently achieved over 37 MPGs on a trip on the highway, never exceeding 65 mph and being very gentle on the accelerator. Cant beat that for efficiency! Other than the transmssion, Ive had no problems with the car, so Im hanging onto it. Compared to American sedans I drive at work, the steering and suspension feel "alive" and connected to me.

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  Why not an accord! - 2008 Honda Accord
  By shawn taylor - March 7 - 4:36 am

  This is my first Honda, it wont be my last either. It was clearly a decision made on quality and reliability. Honda screams that clearly. My decision has been 110% correct that I bought the perfect car under 30k.

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  Accord buyer for life so far - 2005 Honda Accord
  By amaddal708 - March 5 - 12:37 pm

  Minus normal wear and tear the car has held up perfect almost. Seems to have a slight rattle from interior finish at highway speeds but besides that minus and misalighnment the car is great overall.Best overall car I have owned yet. Only the Eclipse of 98 was more fun to drive. I would buy this car again for their 2009 model possibly. The four cylinder has plenty of power you would believe it was a four.

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  Why my car is car of the year. - 2005 Honda Accord
  By Captain Hondaroo - March 5 - 12:16 pm

  Correctly chosen as car of the year. Camry and Legacy are a close second with Nissan barely being bumped to third. The accord wins here based on three item:gas mileage, lower end torque coupled with smooth CVT, intriguing cockpit design/fitnfinish.