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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  Door lock actuators - 2009 Honda Accord
  By denisehamdi - July 28 - 7:12 pm

  I bought my 2009 Honda Accord used with approx 18,000 miles on it. I love it!! The only issue I have is that I have had to replace the 2 door lock actuators on the drivers side. Now the back passenger actuator is going. Im going to wait until the front passenger actuator goes so I can replace them at the same time. It seems thats an issue of the part. Otherwise LOVE my Honda!!!

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  So Far, So Good - 2013 Honda Accord
  By mikesd4 - July 27 - 1:11 pm

  I have owned my 2013 Accord Sedan for 8 months now, and overall, I am very satisfied. The car handles very nicely, is very comfortable (I am 62"), looks great, accelerates nicely, is quiet, and came with lots of great standard features, like the bluetooth and backup camera. I have drive mostly in the city, and mileage is okay - around 24 mpg. However, highway mileage is great - around 38 mpg. I have experience the CVT stuttering mentioned by other reviewers on occasion. It is not that bad so, at least in my car. However, Honda really should address this issue if lots of buyers are having a major problem with it.

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  Better than the last generation... - 2013 Honda Accord
  By pkl226 - July 25 - 5:22 pm

  I have owned each of the past 6 generations of Accord, plus an Acura TSX thrown in, so Im pretty knowledgeable about the car. This 9th generation is worlds better than that 08 I owned prior -- the build quality is better (no squeaks/rattles yet), better fit/finish, impressive fuel economy, more fun to drive, etc. My car is a later build 13, so I have none of the CVT juddering issues, radio lag/freezing issues, or squealing brakes that many have complained about. I can understand others frustrations -- my 08 had many teething problems of a new generation. The car doesnt feel bloated & sluggish like the prior generation -- the 2.4L makes the most of its 185hp/181lb torque.

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  Nice Looking Car Bad Transmission - 2013 Honda Accord
  By jpl572103 - July 24 - 9:08 pm

  The 2013 Accord has a transmission shudder or judder in it when cold and in stop and go traffic. I have called the dealer and called Honda, Honda agrees there is a problem but there is no fix yet. I tried to get them to buy the car back, only have 1000miles on it. They wont. So I DONT recommend you buy the CVT version of the 2013 Accord.. You have been warned. I am stuck with the car, but I have contacted Consumer Affairs, BBB, and WAVY TV 10. I hope Andy Fox will call me and go for a ride in this car. The test drive was after the car was warmed up and on the highway. No stop and go traffic.Figures. Honda if you take care of me , I will stop this bad publicity of your 2013 Accord.

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  08 accord coupe V6 AT - 2008 Honda Accord
  By butler1985 - July 24 - 7:27 pm

  Bought the car used with two other owners before me. Had 68k miles. Test drove it twice, and did not notice a weird shuttle in 2nd and 3rd gear. After using the car to drive to work which is 38 miles away I noticed a transmission problem. Took it to dealer and they said they could not find a problem but offered a software update for the transmission. The update was $110 and DID fix the problem. I didnt think it would but its been 4 days of driving and have not done it one time. I do love the car, its fun for someone how does not consider the accord coupe to be a performance car, it is not but gives a good feel for one.

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  Rattles - 2013 Honda Accord
  By barsky - July 23 - 11:51 pm

  For the most part Im pleased. But the dash noise, rattles and speaks are getting to me. When I first start to drive the car after its been sitting in the heat the center dash snaps, crackles and pops. Sometimes on rough highways there is a rattle/buzzing noise from the center dash in front of the audio display. If I place my hand on this flat part of the dash the noise stops. I had a friend video this noise just in case the dealer cant reproduce the noise. I dont know if the video will help.

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  CVT Trans Will Make Me Trade This Car - 2013 Honda Accord
  By palalt1 - July 23 - 2:48 pm

  I have a 2013 Accord Sport with the CVT transmission. It has become so annoying to drive with only 3000 miles that Im considering trading. Honda tells me there is no record of a problem and the dealer says the unit isnt serviceable. Under normal driving, there is almost a constant slinky toy or rubber band feeling that actually makes the engine rpm go up and down when it should be smoothly accelerating. There is some kind of intermittent slippage going on the whole time you are driving it. Anything but Constant Velocity. Honda is playing stupid and merely patronized me with statements like: "Well make a record of your concern." I own a Murano CVT so Im familiar with this technology.

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  Peeling Paint - 2011 Honda Accord
  By drfish - July 22 - 7:35 pm

  The paint on our new 2011 Honda Accord began peeling off after not quite two years. Both front and rear bumpers had paint peel off. Some pieces were 4X5 inches in size. The Honda rep allowed that Honda would repaint our bumpers as a "courtesy" because there was no evident cause. The body shop told be that the reason for the peeling paint was an improper repair of previous damage. Honda told me that they had no information on the car regarding previous repair history. They said that they just manufacture the cars and are not responsible once the car is delivered to the dealer. Seems that Honda lacks in honesty and integrity.

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  great car - 2013 Honda Accord
  By ptg2001 - July 22 - 11:25 am

  we now have approx eight thousand miles and did the first oil change very easy and the care still runs great we get combined around town 23 to 27 mpg and when it includes more freeway we get 28 to 31 and stright freeway going down to magic mountain approx 350 miles driving 75 to 80 we got 30 to 31

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  Beware - 2013 Honda Accord
  By rockamatic - July 21 - 11:29 pm

  Its a pretty good car, but buyers beware of some strange features. The Sport edition has some weird thing on the steering wheel called a paddle shifter. Its there so you can get the feel of a stick shift on an automatic. But the problem is... you go to hit your blinker, and lo and behold youve just downshifted going like 80 miles an hour... really dangerous! The other weird feature is the drivers side rear view mirror. It has a second little mirror attached to it. This bends the image of the oncoming car. Im driving down the interstate, and this car is coming up beside me, and to my surprise he cuts over into my lane and nearly sideswipes me, so I swerve. But that was only an illusion.