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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  Good car with Paint issues & Electronic Bugs. - 2015 Honda Accord
  By First time Honda buyer - February 24 - 12:38 pm

  Primary issues (really works my nerves): *Paint - chips, chips, and more chips... I cant be taking on this much gravel. I live in town! It cant stand up to bug guts on the hood. So, I have to wash frequently. I have had unexpected chips all around the car. Some near the size of an eraser. Its black paint and it is chipping to the grey primer! I called into Honda about this. It wouldnt be the first paint issue they have had... There was an extended warranty issued on Civics with bad paint about 5 years ago. *Road noise (sounds like wind rushing in door). the dealer said they had a fix for that. The dealer gave me a free paint pen. The first is free they said... How many will I be buying???? *Memory seating panel – loses memory or won’t respond sometimes. The dealer said they cant fix it unless they see it happening. I have it on video acting up though. Thats not seeing it? * Quick and Easy wearing of the driver side mat. It’s in shreds already. Im a simple 9-to-5er. What could I have done this mat?! My mats in my 9 year old Toyota are still in one piece at 180,000 miles. * Poor seal at doors: rain water gets into the middle spots where the door & trunk closes and causes excessive spotting and moisture. Water gets in with heavy rain, or basic wash, and dust gets in consistently. Constant wiping. Rust waiting to happen... On top of the paint chips. Features I LOOOOVE!!!: Heated seats! Right turn Side view camera!!! (Awesome) Lane departure signal warning Rear crash warning Gas mileage! Smooth ride Nice acceleration Oil changes are not frequent! Good handling on tires (even better than my Toyota Camry’s) Moon roof Passenger power seats Pandora radio connection Bluetooth! Memory seats (when they work, lol) My own adds: tint & lip spoiler = a nice touch! Ivory seats – when they are clean (: [not denim friendly] Secondary issues: *Digital screen is complicated to move around in. Could be a little more user friendly *Music system has only average sound (may be better with less road noise) I think my system would be the B level out of A-C. I have more than the base “C” system but not a deluxe “A” system I don’t think they offer a choice for BOSE-level sound though. *Radio – Bluetooth has taken a long time to connect sometimes, I have to go through a lot if the blue tooth wont connect to Pandora...I have to do all sorts of TLC and re-connecting. radio volume won’t respond sometimes, wheel buttons wont work sometimes Radio issues are infrequent and tend to resolve themselves. With radio it will re-set once the car has been re-started but if Im on a long drive, it can be frustrating. *Not enough storage compartments (no coin drawer, door pockets small). *Had a problem with driver window going dead. They fixed it ASAP. *Complicated screen system not user friendly interface. That improved with 2016s (my friend has one) but Im stuck. Things I wouldve liked: (some of these are in Touring and some V6s but not 4cyl for more $): Better wheels Navigation Rear crash brake defense Better radio

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  Tried and true! - 2009 Honda Accord
  By Hondaman31 - February 24 - 8:56 am

  I looked at the Hyundai, and Altima but I went for the better quality Honda. Every three years my lease is up and I try hard to stray away but fortunately every 3 years I make the right choice. This Honda is bigger than the Altima, Camry, Hyundai and just about as big as the BMW 5 series sedan. There is just enough of what you need here, and still remains very competitive in price and quality. I am happy with the interior quality, I am happy with the drive, and this is overall a very classy reliable car so far!

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  Great Car - BAD Stereo - 2013 Honda Accord
  By knucklehead44 - February 23 - 4:06 am

  Everything about the car is great...4 months already 10k miles no driving problems...but the Stereo has been a nightmare. From not changing stations to displaying or locking station display for the wrong FM/AM being played AM stations while on FM or XM or Pandora, etc. etc. . This radio is, well, crap. I changed phones, no impact. It is seemingly random how the stereo just does strange things. This needs to be addressed by Honda. One other things...the Front Collision Warning fails in cold weather...could be a huge safety issue.

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  Best Car For The Money - 2006 Honda Accord
  By Brett - February 23 - 1:00 am

  Honda has done it again! 250 horsepower and still 30 mpg! I opted for the navigation simply because of the eye candy and the great voice recognition system that comes along with it. It has superior handling to the toyota avalon and also superior performance to the ford five hundred. I spent 3 weeks flip flopping between dealers and researching the pros and cons to each vehicle and this is by far the best for the money. You can easily spend 35,000 on a car with all the features this has but you dont need to, its all here in this 30k car! The leather is very soft and the seats very comfortable. Because of the color I chose I got wood trim and it is top quality! I would greatly recommend this car

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  Its a honda!!! - 2000 Honda Accord
  By z - February 22 - 10:00 am

  I have enjoyed my 2000 Accord EX. I have 97,000 miles on it now but bought it used. So I only put 30,000 on it. Runs good. Its a honda!! My backlight to my clock went out - they want me to pay $150-200 to replace and I have an extended warranty up to 100,000 miles. What a rip off. Someone needs to come up with a better program where you can get these 15000/30000/50000/etc. maintenace intervals done at a more reasonable price. Come on you already pay thousands for the car. Should not some of these non-major problems be taken care as part of what you are already paying for.

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  poor craftsmanship for a honda - 2003 Honda Accord
  By sivi - February 22 - 10:00 am

  I am a Honda lover but after iginition problems, headliner replaced due to leak, multiple rattles and squeaks from various locations, and horrible customer service... I am dissapointed in Honda craftsmanship. I just wonder how bad it will get 5 years from now

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  Excellent Car - 1999 Honda Accord
  By Sammy - February 21 - 6:13 pm

  Never had a problem with my 1999 Accord EX. This car is very quick. I never have to worry about merging or getting over, because I can pass just about anything else on the road. Excellent car!

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  Excellent - 2010 Honda Accord
  By Adam Corder - February 20 - 11:40 pm

  I dont understand the criticisms of the new Accord that I have read, particularly regarding the seats and the ride quality/noise. I found the seats exceptional and the ride quality to be fine; its a great compromise between the mushy Camry and the stiff, sporty ride of the Maxima. The build, quality, and price paid for quality are all excellent - it looks great (black with tan leather - yes!), got the windows tinted, and it looks as sharp as any car on the road.

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  A lot car for the money - 2006 Honda Accord
  By jazzbo - February 20 - 8:30 pm

  This car met all my expectations, in handling performance. It is quality built.

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  Satisfied Honda Driver for 8 years - 2006 Honda Accord
  By Derrick - February 20 - 7:30 pm

  Nice car. Handles very well. It is easy to avoid possible accidents, road debris, etc. Accelerates well considering itÂ’s a four cylinder. It has a excellent air filtration system.