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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  The Best Car I have ever owned - 2002 Honda Accord
  By bdkbaz - March 22 - 10:00 am

  Not only is this the best car I have ever owned, but the dealership that I purcased it from was a pleasure from start to finish. I have 4 other Honda dealerships closer to my house, and Mahwah Honda is actuallly over the stae line from where I live. But from minute one they were helpful, informative, and fair. They bend over backwards to please me...EVEN AFTER THE PURCHASE!! I am a very good negotiator and have the resouces to find the real cost of a car (even calculating in holdback fees). I told them what I wanted to pay, they said yes..no haggle no going nack and forth with the manager..no slimy salesman tricks...High class all the way.

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  First car! - 1993 Honda Accord
  By DEO - March 22 - 10:00 am

  And I love her! Shes really sensitive. You only need to to tap on her and she just goes! With the Ford Taurus we got, you have to really push down to go anywhere. I love the size because its really easy to handle and I get a great feel of the car. Im really happy with this Honda.

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  First Accord - Somewhat Disappointed - 2007 Honda Accord
  By Marc - March 20 - 4:23 pm

  Perhaps my expectations were too high. I have owned three Acuras, which were of higher quality. And three Mazdas, which required no warranty service visits. This car required three warranty service visits before the 18,000 mile point. One for a blocked drain and a rattle in the dash, one for a protective cover in the wheelwell that fell off, and one to turn the front brake rotors that warped at 7K (mostly highway) miles. One of the reasons I paid a premium for a Honda is to avoid these multiple service visits. The brakes are weaker than they should be, and the handling could be somewhat more crisp. I find the ride quality to be comfortable.

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  Great Ride - 2005 Honda Accord
  By Laura S McQuinn - March 20 - 7:23 am

  I love my Accord, it is comfortable and has the power I want. I felt safe on snowy roads, it is an easy driving car. I have a ittle problem with the feel of the brakes at times. I cant put my finger on it, maybe "spongy" is the best way to describe how they feel sometimes. I hope that this not a problem with the brakes. I am enjoying my Accord, both driving it and looking at it!

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  Brakes squeal - 2009 Honda Accord
  By tk2572 - March 20 - 2:20 am

  Nice car but the front RT brake started to squeal. Dealer reports no Honda fix to the issue yet. Still trying to get everything replaced until it is resolved. Also poor gas mileage, averaging 20 mpg in rural driving. Other than that it has been fun to drive so far. Do notice the VCM kicking in and out , could be smoother or perhaps a bypass to go into full time 4 or 6 cylinder mode.

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  great car! - 2003 Honda Accord
  By sgast - March 19 - 3:26 am

  I have 45,000 miles on my 2003 EX V6 and I have no complaints. I shipped the car to England where I am driving it now and have been on three vacations to France, Germany and Italy and have been amazed with the power that the V6 puts out. Very few cars can keep up with it on the Autobahns. I have gotten on a average of 26 miles to the gallon while averaging over 100 MPH. The stock tires have held up well and the brake pads still have plenty of life. The only complaint is that the suspension is fairly soft but that should be fixed when I replace the stock shocks with some KYBs that I have on order.

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  A Great Car - 2003 Honda Accord
  By Chanel - March 18 - 10:00 am

  This is my 3rd Honda Accord (1993,1998, 2003)it still proves that it economially a great car. A lot of features come standard which come as options on other cars.

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  satisfied - 2004 Honda Accord
  By rosebud2 - March 18 - 10:00 am

  Very smooth and stable ride. More refined than cars 10K more. Perfect interior layout. By far best buy under 30K.

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  Gas Complaints? - 2008 Honda Accord
  By jillybilly - March 17 - 11:36 am

  Lots of the reviews are complaining about the MPG - it states clearly at Honda that the 4 cyl only gets 2 MPG better than the 6cyl, which is why I went with the 6cyl. If I need some power, I want it available. If you want 40 MPG, buy a little tin-can eco compact car (which = death in an accident). Its not a Chevy Tahoe, its an accord! The MPG for this type of vehicle is great, so lets just get real people. I just bought this car, only 200 miles on it, so i havent settled in enough to have a great review on it as far as ride quality. Ive been a BMW driver for the past 10 yrs, and I like feeling stuck to the ground, this car feels very sturdy and weighted, which I like. Good handling.

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  Its an okay ride - 2006 Honda Accord
  By DAvid J - March 14 - 6:50 pm

  Very nice overall vehicle, 4Cyl, gets great mileage