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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  Would Buy It all over again! - 2004 Honda Accord
  By RC - August 13 - 7:44 pm

  Bought this car 8 years ago. It had 74,000 miles on it at the time. I now have 213,000 and it still runs as smooth as silk. Only repairs Ive had to make were due to simply age. As much as I would love a newer car Im in no hurry to as the price of even a good used car is ridiculous. Best statement I can make is I would drive this car across the country and not even think about it!

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  Update to My Post on 4-5-04 - 2004 Honda Accord
  By MikeyMo - August 13 - 4:00 pm

  I have now owned this car for 15 months (bought new) and here is an update to my first review. I have 43,000 miles. I drive a lot for work. Interior is still in perfect condition. Original brakes are still on car and work great! Road noise/engine noise are both the same as when purchased (very quiet). I see some complaints about the drivers seat. I love the firmness/comfort level. I drive an avg of 4-5 hours per working day and my back and legs have never been uncomfortable. Some people complain about no daytime running lights. Those are stupid and primarily found in US cars. Engine and Transmission are still like brand new. I have never regretted my decision to buy the accord.

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  Car is disappointingly average. - 2016 Honda Accord
  By Matt Sabatine - August 13 - 9:07 am

  After racking up over 260,000 miles with my old six-speed manual Honda Accord Coupe, I decided it was finally time for a new ride, and after testing some of the competing companies offering similarly reliable mid-size sedans (Toyota, Subaru), I decided that I would get another Accord. My old 2004 Accord treated me very well, and Honda has proven to me to be an incredibly reliable car manufacturer. When I started looking into what model Id be interested in and could afford, I immediately realized that I was very limited in my choices, given that I insisted on getting another 6-speed manual, which they dont make at any model above the EX. I couldnt even get an EX-L (just an EX with a leather interior). I went with the EX, even though I could easily do without some of the "upgrade" features, like the keyless remote push button start, and the two infotainment screens, which are redundant and having two is really kind of pointless. I also wanted a black car, but, again, realized that my options with the manual transmission were very limited, to two (yes, TWO) colors, dark gray and silver, to be exact. I chose the dark gray option, and when I started actually looking into getting one, I came to realize how rare they are, and how infrequently manual transmission Accords are manufactured nowadays...as in, I had to drive over 100 miles, through New York City, to a dealer in New Rochelle, NY to purchase the only one within that radius. So, I couldnt even check out/drive the car before I bought it. The Apple CarPlay is a nice feature in theory, but the entertainment system has already caused me some problems, occasionally freezing, or not responding, or forcing me to turn the car off, and turn it back on, just so it acknowledges that my phone is plugged in...this after two months of owning the brand new vehicle, with about 3,000 miles on it. The main infotainment screen is exclusively touchscreen, which I HATE with a burning passion. There is nothing I would rather have than a good old fashioned volume knob I can turn left or right, rather than have to repeatedly tap the "volume" space on the touch screen. Ditto with navigating through the various apps within the central entertainment system, like Sirius Radio. Having everything touchscreen is incredibly distracting and frustrating, as you have to touch the screen in the exact correct position or risk hitting something you hadnt desired to hit. Maybe Im an old school 24 year-old, but when I am scanning radio stations or wishing to turn the volume up or down, Id prefer a goddamn knob to turn rather than have to tap my fingers on a screen. Its confusing, annoying and incredibly frustrating. I have the exact same gripe about the climate control system--Honda has apparently done away with the actual knobs to adjust the cool air/heat, and has replaced them with buttons. So, rather than have the control set all the way to the "cold" option previously, and be able to switch it all the way to the highest temperature heat option with one turn of the knob, you must now repeatedly tap on the red "heat" or blue "cold" button. As many people are aware, when the climate control system used to be turned off, the car would still blow out air at the temperature the knobs were set at. That is, even if you didnt have the heat on, but had the knob all the way over on the heat side, it would still blow out a little hot air. And it made it really simple and convenient to slightly adjust the control to the climate you desired without having to engage the climate control system at all. Contrarily, with this new, incredibly annoying and convoluted way of adjusting climate in the vehicle cabin, you must now turn on the heat/air conditioning to adjust the temperature. As much as I hate the touch screen infotainment system, I kind of hate this even more...sometimes simpler is better. Lastly, the vehicles performance...I downgraded to a 4-cylinder from my 6-speed V6 coupe, so was expecting a drop in acceleration, but man is this car slow...Ive had to readjust the way I dive, as in what gear Im in and when I like to shift, just to accommodate for the vehicles sluggish acceleration. Additionally, it is not a particularly smooth shift. The car doesnt shift smoothly at all when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd or from 2nd to 1st unless the car is pretty much at a dead stop. Shifting into reverse is even worse, as the car has to be at a dead stop to shift into reverse at all, and even then it isnt a smooth shift. Could be that the car is just getting "broken in" but Im a few thousand miles in and Im getting sick of my brand new car shifting more roughly than my 12 year-old Accord Coupe with 261,000 miles. That being said, I fully expect this car to be every bit as reliable as most other Hondas seem to be, and I get good gas mileage. All in all, if I could go back, I would not have purchased this car.

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  love it! - 2008 Honda Accord
  By Ken - August 13 - 1:30 am

  i just purchased my lx-p a couple of weeks ago, having driven a pick up for the last 25 years, i was really surprised at how much i like this car, going from a big v-8 to a 4 is a change but the power is good, gas mileage is great. my first fill up was 26 mpg mixed city and hwy I only expect it to get better, steering is tight and precise, only complaints are road noise is more than i like but its livable, rain or just dew pours in right on top of the power window controls when the window is cracked, but window guards have fixed that, its a fun car to drive, and for what it is, its comfortable, controls are great, easy to reach, Im looking forward to a lot of great miles with this car

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  Very Safe Car - 2008 Honda Accord
  By Dennis - August 12 - 10:40 pm

  After owning this car for only two months, I was involved in an accident that resulted in $11000 worth of damage to the vehicle. It got pinched between a semi trailer and a large flatbed truck resulting in a hit to the front left pillar. Long story short, what should have hit me in the face was deflected by the car. I walked away from this accident with only some minor scratches from broken glass though the car looked like it was totaled. I honestly believe that if I was driving my previous vehicle, I would be in the hospital right now.

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  The Accord Hybrid - 2005 Honda Accord
  By Gary - August 11 - 4:43 pm

  I purchased my hybrid Accord without the navigation system in December, 2004 and already have over 8,500 miles on it. The car has been an absolute pleasure to own -- very reliable, quiet, comfortable and easy to drive, even in the Michigan winter. My mileage, driving mostly highway miles, has averaged 29.2 mpg but that is increasing as the weather warms (Im sure due to the gas-saving features warming up sooner). For those concerned that the loss of trunk space (because of the battery) will be significant -- fear not -- this vehicle can still easily carry a weeks worth of groceries or luggage.

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  Safety - 2004 Honda Accord
  By jhk - August 11 - 2:00 am

  I had the car for two weeks, and loved every second of it...Vrrrm Vrrrm and so comfortable. Then some !%#$!@ rear ended me HARD! The passenger compartment was complete unaffected, even though my rear bumper is in the middle of the trunk. I doubt the body shop will make as good as new, however I will by another.

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  Problems since day 1 - 2004 Honda Accord
  By Seth Pennington - August 11 - 2:00 am

  My wife and I have only had are new Honda for exactly 1 month today, and we have already had our car towed back to the dealership twice. The first time our fuel injector went out on the vechicle while we were driving it on the interstate. Less than a week after getting the car back we had new problem and gauges had to be replaced. This is our first Honda. We purchased this vehicle because we wanted a reliable car that we would be able to count on for along time come to find out we werent even able to count on it in the first month. Beware!!!

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  2003 HONDA ACCORD - 2003 Honda Accord
  By BOB B - August 11 - 2:00 am

  EXCELLENT VEHICLE, THE ONLY ADJUSTMENT I WOULD LIKE TO SE IS THE ABILITY TO HAVE THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS FUNCTION IN THE U S

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  WOW - 2002 Honda Accord
  By GEORGE - August 10 - 4:46 am

  WOW