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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  I Love My 00 Honda - 2000 Honda Accord
  By lovemyhonda - July 31 - 7:20 am

  I purchased my first Honda Accord 3 years ago. I was going through a divorce and told my salesperson that I needed a vehicle that would be dependable, low maintenance, safe and have good gas mileage. He recommended a 92 Honda Accord that was on his lot. I kept it for the weekend to test drive it, and I loved it! I was so impressed with the car, that when my son got his drivers license and I passed my car to him, I knew that I definitely wanted my new car to be another Honda Accord. It has everything you could want in a car. I have 100,000 miles on my car and I just got back from a 3,000 mile road trip. Not once did I ever doubt my cars reliability or safety. I love It!

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  2016 Honda Accord. - 2016 Honda Accord
  By Kevin Benson - July 29 - 10:43 am

  Great vehicle

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  Nicely designed from the exterior, not interior - 2016 Honda Accord
  By imdlink - July 29 - 4:02 am

  One of the things that drew me to this car was the refreshed exterior for 2016. Hands down, to me, it is one of the best looking mid-size cars out right now. I have had my Touring edition for a little over a month now and I continue to get compliments almost daily on the looks of the car. Even when I see one on the road, I have to admire how good it looks. Exterior wise, this car looks perfect with his sculpted lines, curves and LED headlights, tail lights. Honda really has made this Accord stand out in the looks department in comparison to other mid size cars in the same price range. I took the car on a few test drives before making the decision to trade my 2011 Camry SE V6 in for the Accord Touring. When test driving you really dont get as acquainted with the interior unless you really own it as test drives are too short of a time to really settle in to a car. Below are my issues with the interior of the Accord. - Door panel construction- Seems very, very thin. When resting your elbow against it, it pushes in with very little force. This feels very flimsy. I am used to resting my elbow on the door panel while driving. This can not be done in this car due to how the panel is designed. For me, this makes for an uncomfortable driving experience. - Center console construction - When resting your elbow on this, it pushes in, similar to the door panel. It feels like there needs to be more plastics to harden the feel of the console as it does not feel solid. The console is also very, very small. In fact, this is the smallest center console that Ive even seen or used in car. There is very little room to place anything of decent size in it without filling the entire console. - Cup holders for driver/passenger - To me, these were designed very poorly. They are too deep for smaller sized cups. When ordering food/drinks, if you opt to get a small cup, the cup will almost sit flush with the top of the cup holder. This makes it difficulty to sometimes grab a hold the cup without popping the lid off inadvertently. It is too deep to the point that you almost have to put some type of padding in the cup holder to bring the height up for a cup to sit and be grabbed properly. The cup holders also sit further back than they should. It is somewhat awkward to grab a cup, as it sits right next to the center console. - Glovebox - This is the smallest glove box that I have ever used in a vehicle. You can only place a few items in it before filling it up. Also, when closed, it doesnt line up very well with the rest of the paneling. It is off by a few centimeters and is very noticeable. I have heard of this issue with Accords but didnt think I would have this issue on a brand new 2016. - Interior rattle- I cant quite seem to determine where this is coming from. I want to say it is emanating from the passenger right side or right rear door. It is somewhat embarrassing as it can easily be heard when no one is talking or if music is not playing. I noticed this within a week of owning the car. This could be related to the fact that the car has a rough, stiff ride due to its suspension and 19" rims/tires. I still feel that this rattling should not be occurring. - Stereo system - The stereo in the accord leaves a lot to be desired. Coming from a JBL system in a Camry, I may be a little spoiled in this area. Even with the sub and bass turned up the highest setting, the audio still seams weak. Ive tweaked just about every setting possible, but still cant seem to get a rich, deep sound from the system. I stream mostly via Bluetooth. When connected directly via Apple Car Play, the audio sounds even worse. The sounds seem muffled and distant when directly connected. Overall, Im just not happy with the audio system of this car. It is unfortunate that there is not an optional premium audio system to choose from for this vehicle. - Seats - I don’t know whether it’s just me or if there really is a problem with the seats. I have tried all sorts of configurations and can’t seem to sit comfortably in the car while driving. I’m 5’9” so I’m not terribly short or tall. - V6 Performance - Perhaps the Camry SE v6 has spoiled me in this department as well as that car had plenty of power and pep when needed. The V6 Accord is just tuned differently I guess. It seems to be little sluggish initially but when it gets going, the power eventually comes. It just doesnt feel as lively and peppy as I think it should be. Perhaps my Accord needs to be looked at, not really sure at this point. Dont get me wrong, when the shifter is put into Sport mode, the car behaves very differently. When not in this mode, it just seems to be a bit unresponsive and sluggish. I do love the fact that the car is very fuel efficient on the highway as I typically average about 31/32 miles per gallon when driving long distances at highway speeds. Overall, the Accord is a nice car, just not the car for me. I will be trading it very soon.

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  adairs Honda accord - 1991 Honda Accord
  By adair - July 27 - 4:22 pm

  I loved my Honda Accord. It let me down on only 2 occasions. Dead battery and radiator leak, requiring a replacemnt radiator. It has been zippy, easy to handle, fun to drive and I felt safe in it. It was stolen 6 months after I purchased it and required over $5000 in repairs. The only thing that really bothered me about it was the need to use the air conditioning in winter to keep the interior glass/windshield clear. Consequently, when it came time to refurbish the air, I needed to get it converted to the new air conditioning filler. This was expensive, but ended up being worth it. I would recommend a Honda to anyone who is considering purchasing a new or used car

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  Reliability - 1991 Honda Accord
  By hon-da-man - July 27 - 1:34 pm

  No major problems with this one, bought it new from the dealer and had to sell it with 196k on it for $4000. Bought an Acura to replace it, shoulda kept both. decent gas mileage at 28 mpg. Make sure you get high rated tires, this car can handle the turns.

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  Love my honda - 2004 Honda Accord
  By cyn - July 27 - 10:00 am

  This is my 3rd Accord, and it is the best so far. I love the changes they have made to the new 2003 models.

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  Two weeks old - 2004 Honda Accord
  By Magilla - July 27 - 10:00 am

  I looked at the Altima, Passat and Accord. Im really happy I went with the Accord. Very soft leather and interior feel is excellent.

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  I Love my Accord V-6 - 2004 Honda Accord
  By lotustwo - July 27 - 10:00 am

  I love this V-6. It is my second..upgrade from 98 V-6 :The first model. This is a very smooth riding and quiet car. Has alot of power. Hardin Honda was great. Renaldo was my sales person. $400 under MSRP. I also had teflon coating. What an upgrade! the body just glows.

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  Best Car I Ever Owned! - 2003 Honda Accord
  By sniffydad - July 27 - 9:46 am

  Best car Ive ever owned - bar none! This is a jewel to drive and very luxurious. No better value out there. Heated leather seats, 6-disc CD, Navigation System that is VOICE ACTIVATED ... the list goes on and on. This is a $45,000 car for less than $27,000! I currently have over 28,000 miles on it and have never had any problems -- not one. If I ever trade it in, it will be for another 6-cyl Accord.

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  Best Decision - 1995 Honda Accord
  By Mcscotch - July 27 - 2:28 am

  I could not have purchased a better car. This was my first adult car purchase, and I debated buying a more powerful or stylish car, but I couldnt be happier. The 5 speed manual is good for 30-35 mpg highway, and the forgiving gear ratio makes acceleration easy. I have put 40000 miles on it, and needed a new clutch (due to an uphill parallel parking spot), new tires, and thats it. When I have the means to buy a new car, I plan to give this one to a family member, because it seems like a waste to sell it when it will run as long as virtually anything on the road.