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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  Great Car - 2008 Honda Accord
  By HOWIE - December 11 - 10:53 pm

  I was driving a MB, but it was always in the shop. It also was getting only 13 Miles per gal. I bought it new in 2000, but consider my new accord an upgrade.

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  Very Happy - 2004 Honda Accord
  By D.Sanchez - December 11 - 2:00 am

  Had car since Sep 03. Very happy, no problems. I get nothing but complements where ever I go. Love the gas mileage. Love that I only need regular unleaded gas. Best car I ever owned thus far.

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  Family sports sedan with few compromises - 2018 Honda Accord
  By James - December 9 - 1:03 pm

  Let me begin by saying that I totally understand how great modern automatic transmissions can be - but I i find driving a manual to be so much more enjoyable. I have driven with paddles and they are just not the same. Consequently, finding a car with a manual transmission to replace my awesome (but aging) 6-speed manual 2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD was my first priority. Unfortunately, there really isnt that much to choose from. I considered a Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Civic Hatch, Ford Focus ST, VW GTI, VW Golf R, and Subaru WRX. All of these come with a set of compromises. I was thrilled to learn that Honda was going to offer a manual on their larger (2.0L) engine for this Accord re-design. This almost never seems to happen. If there was a wagon version of the Accord, it would have been tops in all the things I wanted. Even without a hatch, it was hard to match the value of the new Accord. The thing that put me over the top was the rear legroom. With two small children using car seats in my family, this was a big plus. See how much legroom you have up front after installing a rear-facing infant car seat in a Ford Focus! Even though I had never owned one in the past, based on favorable automotive journalist reviews and Hondas reputation, I pre-ordered my white Accord Sport with a manual transmission mid-October. The car arrived within five days after 2.0L Accords starting rolling off the lines. I am very pleased with my purchase. The backseat is extremely roomy. I can install my daughters rear-facing infant seat and still put the front seats all the way back. If you have small kids you will know this is a rare feat for a mid size or below automobile. Overall it is a great family car. The Accord is going to replace our Subaru Forester as the road-trip mobile. Aesthetically, the car is fantastic. Two things Im not thrilled about: First, the trim/detail along the rear windows toward the back corner of the car is silver chrome. It would be better if it were black chrome like the Sport models grill. The front end, just over the edge of the hood, does stick out a bit. I think it would have looked better if it did not protrude or even tapered backward. Nevertheless, the black chrome on the Sport model reduces the prominence of the grill area in general (a common complaint) and overall makes it look pretty darn good. The black chrome sport grill is an available add-on option. Id recommend considering this for any non-sport trim. Trust me, it will look better. These somewhat minor criticisms aside, I feel the Honda designers hit a home run. The shape if the car is very fetching. It really does look more expensive than it is. The black accents in the grill and wheels on the Sport model set up what I believe to be a spectacular looking contrast with my white sedan. Driving this car has been a blast. It has a smooth sounding and feeling engine, and a great shifter. The seats are very comfortable with good bolstering and support. You can even move the lumber support up and down (not just in and out) on the drivers seat. That is a first for me. There is ample acceleration and power. The car feels very fast. Any more power might not do the car many favors given that it is FWD. You can lay down more rubber than you expect with the 2.0L engine. This probably wont stop me from seeing what the tuners at Hondata have to offer once my warranty is up. Body roll is very minimal in hard turns and the suspension strikes a great balance that supports aggressive driving while not punishing passengers when you drive over potholes. The controls are intuitively laid out and the touch-screen is responsive. The sound system is only average, and the Sport should have been given the option of a head-up display, but it is sadly not available. And you cant choose your preferred interior color if you go with the Sport. That kind of sucks, but the standard black is very nice. This car would be an absolute beast, and possibly one of the best sport sedans on the market, with AWD and a turbo-charged 6-cylinder engine. Im sure that combo would out-perform high end German and Italian Sedans for half the price (are you listening Honda? Id pre-order one of those today!). If you want to have fun driving your car, want a manual transmission, have a family (or other adults) to haul around in the backseat, and really like the idea of long-term reliability, I cant see a better choice than the Honda Accord 2.0L Sport. I absolutely love this car.

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  Least Expensive Coup - 2002 Honda Accord
  By AHNYC - December 9 - 10:00 am

  This car is great, considering the price. I paid 16995 + 460 destination charge. I hear road noise and feel road bumps. This is usual in all midsize economy sedans.

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  First time car owner....love this car - 2002 Honda Accord
  By bostonianman - December 9 - 10:00 am

  It has everything you need and everything youd think of wanting. The engine feels like your in a V6 car. Its nice to find something with power items as a standard. Gets around great in city traffic. ABS may be one thing it lacks, but once you have one of these cars...youll forget all about wanting them. The price was very well worth it and the dealer I went through was very friendly and honest. I recommend if you get this car, make sure you extend your warranty as much as you can. Its a great starter car for someone in college or fresh out of college. Once you try it, you will not want to walk away from it.

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  Best thing I ever bought!!! - 2002 Honda Accord
  By 8track - December 9 - 10:00 am

  I bought about a month ago and it is even better then the test drive. I think you are foolish if you avoid looking at Honda just because everybody has one!! Isnt obvious why everybody has one!!!! Think about it!!!!

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  Fun Car to Drive - 1994 Honda Accord
  By Paulj - December 9 - 10:00 am

  Bought used from an individual who kept exemplary records. It looked like new when I got it, although it had 51,000 miles on it. Ive had few problems with it.

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  Fast & Reliable - 1994 Honda Accord
  By High Resale - December 9 - 10:00 am

  This car has a wonderful appearance and the VTEC engine provides more than ample acceleration on a 0-60. The cornering is precise and the interior features are well placed. Im sure this Honda will go another 100k miles like the rest...

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  I Love My Honda! - 1999 Honda Accord
  By Scarlett - December 9 - 10:00 am

  Ive always had VWs..all models...never thought Id switch, but when I test drove my Honda, I fell in love with the comfort and ease of driving this car...it flies. Plus, I love the leather interior and the beauty. That is not prevelent with the VWs. Honda is a smoother drive and since I keep my cars for about 12 years, Honda is the way to go...I researched this. Hondas have a great safety record and low maintenance record also. My kind of car. Im loving it.

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  Should Be Better - 2008 Honda Accord
  By CKW - December 8 - 2:36 pm

  Compared to the 00 LX-V6-A4 and 03 EX- I4-M5, the LXP-I4-A5 is not as quiet or smooth riding. I would rate the new LXP being very good overall instead of excellent. Even though the chassis is supposed to more rigid, LXP makes loud popping/cracking sound when going over bumps, especially when car is cold. Lean back hard on the driver seat back would occasionally result in a cheap spring popping noise. Even after 3,000 miles, I feel a strong downshift deceleration during first cold shift from 1st to 2nd gear. Stepping trans selector from park through 1-2-D seemed to help eliminate this harsh shift. Hood failed to latch completely on first day home. Need to get trunk lid hinge squeaks fixed.