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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  Accord EXL 2014 - 2014 Honda Accord
  By accord2013elx - September 16 - 3:15 pm

  I love the re-design of the new accord and its sleek look. Gives very good mileage too. Nice and smooth driving experience so far.

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  EX-L 4cyl after 4 months 7500mi - 2013 Honda Accord
  By accordlady - September 15 - 9:05 pm

  Traded in my 06Accord after 138K. Mostly this is a solid car with good acceleration and comfort, especially the leather seats. I read the CVT was jerky, but after the test drive, decided it was not enough to bother me. After 7K, the jerkiness was worse esp when it was cold. Dealer said this was normal. But if you must drive slowly at first thru a residential area, be prepared, it can get on your nerves after a while. But once on the road and able to accelerate, it is very smooth. The only other thing I am disappointed about is the stereo system. After paying almost $30K for a car, you would expect a decent system. This is not one.

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  Love my Honda! - 2013 Honda Accord
  By seabeav - September 14 - 1:07 pm

  I purchased my Accord Coupe in May and took it in June on a 3000 mile road trip. I could not have been more pleased with the performance. The sound system does have a little quirkiness but definitely not a deal breaker. It has a comfortable ride but not luxurious. After a few hours on the road the seat seems hard, but my back was perfect. The styling is sporty and I believe the Honda reputation helped me choose this car over others I had considered. I have owned two other Hondas previously, a 92 Accord and an 01 CRV. Gas mileage is just as was presented on the sticker. With air conditioner running I get around 32-34 on the highway and 23-24 in town.

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  2013 Honda Accord - my 1st Honda - 2013 Honda Accord
  By 4cypress - September 13 - 10:12 am

  Yes, my 1st Honda so expectation was high. I have gotten a Nissan Frontier & Sentra before and had owned and driven countless other. Before getting this I was debating between Toyota Camry & Hyundai Sonata didnt test drive and went straight to Honda instead. Good = Roomy & comfy w/ nice design. ect.. Bad = Wind noise! Cold reverse doesnt catch so fast. Black fabric is a lint magnet. Done.

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  Best damn car EVER!!! - 2013 Honda Accord
  By adarchon - September 9 - 11:22 pm

  I bought this car new, and love every second of it. I have topped out @ 42MPGs on the hwy. and for a 6-cyl that is not hybrid. It took some getting used to since it is a new car. There have been a great many biased reviewers that have never even bought the car. I feel that it is better that someone who owns the car should say what issues I am having. I have no idea what these people are talking about! I have had the car for 3 months and have had none of the issues people are claiming, it has been perfect! Beautiful car, and get lots of compliments. Dont believe what others are saying, go test it out yourself, I warn you, you may end up driving it home!

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  First Impressions - 2013 Honda Accord
  By tintinmilou - September 7 - 10:05 pm

  Its a Honda. And despite the slap of the 2011 and 2012 models, the 2013 Honda is back. My mom had a Honda 600, a CVCC Civic, and a CRX. Dad had an 87 Accord. We have an Odyssey, a Civic, and now we have a brand new Accord. Im not married to Honda. We looked at Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, and Volkswagen. Our new Accord is not even through its first tank of gas. My first impressions: Highway, 38MPG with the "Econ" button pushed. 26MPG in town. We have the EX-L 4-cyl with all the nice gadgets. The rear-view camera with three modes is great. The lane departure and distance warning are pretty weak and unreliable. Fit & Finish are excellent. Power is great. Ride is a little firm

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  My First Honda.. made me to buy two more Hondas - 2000 Honda Accord
  By albertjohnn - September 6 - 4:48 pm

  I bought this baby in 2005 for $10K when it was on 35K miles. Never had any problem. Only regular oil changes and maintenance. Changed timing belt at 90K and now its ready for 120K servicing. Have been getting an average of 25MPG. This car made me to buy two more Honda cars. Very reliable beast to depend on.

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  Fun to drive Honda Accord - 1998 Honda Accord
  By sherrilee - September 6 - 11:24 am

  This car is economical and fun to drive.

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  Love this car! - 2013 Honda Accord
  By rydog75 - September 4 - 12:07 am

  Two weeks, and 800 miles in, and I love this car. Despite my 60+ mile daily, roundtrip commute, my Prius was driving me crazy. No power, poor handling, and noisy! I wanted something that was going to be just as reliable, addressing all of my complaints about the Prius, still getting reasonably good mileage. I almost got the 4-cyl Accord, but Im so glad I went for the V6. Even though I keep it in eco mode most of the time, there is always plenty of power on tap. At highway speeds, its quiet, but you can still hear the engine growl when pressed. The fuel economy is within claimed range, and getting better with every tank. The infotainment system takes some getting used to.

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  Perfect fun Sports Sedan when I added two great upgrades.... - 2013 Honda Accord
  By lorenzo123 - September 2 - 7:25 pm

  This is my 6th Honda Accord (79/80/84/91/05/13), and Ive liked every one. BUT this one is in a completely different category. Best car Ive ever had - and in many ways. The Sport model was made for "ME" - large inside, handles great, 6 speed manual transmission is great, and very zippy and fun to drive. The 18" wheels really make a difference, as does whatever they did to stiffen the front suspension of the car. Hit 100 MPH driving uphill at 11,000 feet above sea level (5th gear).