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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  Awesome car - 2012 Honda Accord
  By Raj - October 1 - 11:17 am

  I purchased a pre-owned 12 Accord EX-L coupe no Navi with about 32k miles. Ive had the car for about 7 months now and love it. I do about 24k miles a year so I spend alot of time in my car. The seats are comfortable for me and the passengers. Its got plenty of room for a coupe. My mother whose a little older has a little trouble getting in/out but once shes in there shes very comfortable. I would recommend this car to anyone. Highly reliable, comfy, and most importantly affordable!

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  Great car but transmission problem - 2003 Honda Accord
  By Ankit Patel - October 1 - 6:24 am

  I love my car, when i bought it did not know there is transmission issue going on with this car. I bought it used and i drove only 105k and transmission failed. other maintenance is cheap and reliable.

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  Best Accord Ever! - 2015 Honda Accord
  By Ken McCoy - September 29 - 4:36 pm

  I purchased my 2015 Accord Sport in late April. I have owned several previous generation accords, 1990, 2002, 2012, and this is by far, the best one. It looks great and is very sporty. It is a classy looking car, with a sporty flair. The sport package had everything I was looking for. The comfort of the drivers seat is better than any car I have ever owned. I have seen the 2016 refresh and I can honestly say I am very glad I bought the 2015. The 2016s front end refresh is gaudy, with this huge piece of thick chrome on the grill. Also, all of the shiny surfaces in the 2016 interior are over done, and make it look a bit tacky inside. The 2015s interior is classy and sporty. The best looking dash of any car I have owned. And the alloy wheels on the 2015 are much better looking than any of the 2016 wheels. This will be a car I would consider keeping for the long term. I have also found that I can get just as good on gas mileage without the ECO button on, as I can when it is on. I just watch how I drive. But with the ECO button off, I have the power I need, when it is needed. I have gotten up to 525 miles on one tank of gas, and can always get at least 450, with about 65-85 miles left to empty. I am averaging about 30-31 MPG, per tank. On some trips, or short distances, I have gotten up to 38 MPG. This is a great car that has exceeded my expectations.

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  not bad. Could use some small improvements - 2015 Honda Accord
  By jazz - September 28 - 9:56 pm

  Very good acceleration for 4 cylinder. Not happy that navigation is only available in the EX-L. Lane assist camera is only good during the daytime. Camera has very poor resolution at night and in rain. Shouldnt just be for right lane changes. Also should be available when moving into the left lane as well. Blind spots are on both the drivers and passengers sides.

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  Honda Accord 2003 2.4 L Engine - 2003 Honda Accord
  By Jeff - September 26 - 10:10 am

  These are some pretty reliable cars as long as long you take care of the maintenance on them. If you take care of your Honda, your Honda will take care of you. Use synthetic oil and change your oil every 5,000 miles and service the transmission every 30,000 miles. Your catalyst converter will need changing every 100,000 miles and you o2 sensors may require changing when every your engine light indicate changing of the o2 sensors. These are the basis requirement for keeping up your Honda and if you do this, the car will last you as long as you take care of the car. Miles on a Honda mean absolutely nothing but another mile just as long as you care for the vehicle.

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  200K Miles and still purring - 2005 Honda Accord
  By Michelle Howland - September 24 - 1:23 am

  I bought this car new in Oct 2004, fell in love with the pickup and go she had. It has been the cheapest car to maintain, all routine maintenance and only 1 major repair thus far, a thousand dollar a/c compressor clutch a couple of years back. My youngest son just got this car as I got my new Honda HRV 3 weeks ago!

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  Back to a Honda - 2015 Honda Accord
  By David Emrich - September 23 - 1:54 am

  Its not perfect. I had a 1996 Civic DX Coupe with a manual transmission, and got 273,000 miles before trading it on a 2004 Chevy Impala. Did all scheduled maintenance. It was burning a little oil at the end, and clutch would chatter on a cold, damp day, going up hill until warmed up. Had to put premium gas in, or check engine light would come on, but gas was $.99 per gallon back then, and feul tank was small, so, no big deal. And, got 36 mpg overall. Hit 44 once on highway. This is ok. Like telemetrics. Listen to recordings I make of classes I take, so usb is great. Once you learn how to use system, very useful, and intuitive. The big screen isnt as gorpy as it first appears. Ive grown to like it. Has cubby above open area ahead of shifter that has tunnel in door for wires, so, cell phone plugs in below, wires follow it into storage compartment with door closed. Similarly, mp3 player, with wire out to dash plug in. Gas milage disappointing with manual transmission. Dont like cvt, so manual allowed me to buy car. Had to get used to. SOmetimes in wrong gear, but sifts smooth. Got 30 with Passat 1.8l with auto, and Mazda Six with manual. This averaging 28 with, or without eco mode. Still likable, though. Gets the job done, and Honda-ish. Like the manual. Better on straight roads than back roads. Gets the job done. Good windshield wipers, back up camera, and outward visibility. Traded 2016 Mazda6 with manual transmission, because couldnt see what I was driving over, and it was long, required way swing out driving around corners. Was more fun to drive, but wasted too much time seeing where that road goes. Back road lover, and highways.

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  2015 EX-L Coupe V6 6MT HFP San Marino Red - 2015 Honda Accord
  By Ed Sloan - September 21 - 1:30 am

  The HFP kit was an expensive option but well worth it. The suspension upgrade increases handling tremendously, the wheel/tire upgrade is a no brainier. The aero kits give an already aggressive stance a boost. Honestly, Im amazed by how many people are taking pictures or asking about the car in parking lots. The 6spd manual transmission is as smooth as silk shifting and the clutch wont wear you out in rush hour traffic on freeways. A lot of people complain about the interior in lower trim levels but the EX-L trim level has a very nice interior. Power from the V6 is really good and the car seems faster than a lot of vehicles with comparable power to weight ratios. I also installed the Borla axle back exhaust which gives the car a very pleasing note and even some burbling when letting off the power. Well worth the $700 extra cost.

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  Sallys one and only car - 1994 Honda Accord
  By Sally Timmins - September 20 - 11:03 am

  I have had the car for 21years and had little trouble with it. I take good care of it, It gets waxed at least once a year. I bought it new for 20,100.00 It is a Honda accord 4 door xl, It is white and never repainted. Timing belt has been changed twice. I had the muffler replaced in 2001 by Midas and recently had the muffler replaced again in 2015, Was charged only for labor. Its a good running car and had little trouble with it all these years. I have 157000 miles on it and it still runs good. Had the air conditioner fluid, recharged a/c is great. My children and grandchildren have driven it from time to time. I wouldnt trade it , I am hoping and waiting to get to 25 years .

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  Hondas new Prelude - 2013 Honda Accord
  By Anand K - September 19 - 3:24 pm

  Nutshell -- Pros: Sleek looks, surprisingly roomy, surprisingly fast, surprisingly efficient, surprisingly sporty - just surprising. Amazing tech and build quality, too. Cons: Slam-you-into-the-ceiling sporty/bumpy ride, poorly designed paddle shifters. Overall: The next Prelude, with Mercedes CLA specs. I traded my 2010 Altima for a 2013 Accord and it was one of the better purchase decisions Ive made. I cant believe what Honda has packed into this beast at this reasonable price point. Performance: Heres where it shines. Yes, its only got 4 cylinders. But, it has 185 horsepower and as many lb-ft of torque... and most of thats ready to go before 4000 RPM (unlike most Honda engines). Smash the gas, the engines at 4000RPM almost immediately, and your neck almost snaps. The CVT doesnt sound like one -- Honda made sure that lead footed drivers are rewarded with what sounds like a Prelude engine with a 7 speed transmission shifting it! Handling is at the norm for a Honda sport-class vehicle - The car goes where you point it. Even the interior is sport-oriented, with VERY well bolstered front seats and carbon fiber like trim. The car will really fool you into pretending youre sitting in something sportier than the two door version of a large family sedan. The only real thing to watch for here are the paddle shifters -- you can use them in Sport mode and pretend youre shifting up or down as if driving an F1 car. In all honesty, the paddles are small and its much more intuitive to grab whats *behind* them instead. In this case, expect to hit the windshield mist wiper stalk while shifting up, and the high beam flasher while shifting down. Build Quality: All Hondas shine in this department and the 2013 Accord Coupe is no exception. The doors slam shut with remarkable tightness for a 2-door. Top quality materials include perforated leather (EXL/EXV6) and aluminum-toned carbon fiber-type trim. Vibration is virtually nil, even on rough surfaces. One poor choice Honda made, though, was that glossy honeycomb pattern mess that goes across the front below the aluminum trim. Comfort: The EX-L/V6 models are decked out with pretty much everything imaginable for the class. Dual zone climate control, 10-way power seat, moonroof, and anything else you can cram into a sub-$30k car. The back seat will fit two 6 adults comfortably for under-2-hour trips. Coming from a 2010 Altima, though, the Accord coupes very intimate (read: rough) ride was rather jarring until I got used to it. It all comes with the sporty territory, anyways. Tech: The Accord went from being a behind-the-class piece of tech equipment straight to the top of its class. The HondaLink system is amazing (providing you have compatible devices). Its surprisingly easy to use (take it from someone whos used to using an array of 50 buttons to control his audio system). However, if youre intimidated by tech -- I wont lie here -- youre really going to hate this system Luddites need not apply. Efficiency: Now that Honda finally figured out the meaning of low-end torque, engine power is available to you at more usual speeds -- This translates to not just better acceleration, but also better fuel economy. The coupe claims 25/36 city/highway, although my own measurements have been a bit narrower (closer to 29/34 city/highway). Most of my driving is city, so I cant complain. You can even lead-foot every start (like I did on my first tank) and still get about 24 MPG city(!). Safety: This runs in the Accords bloodline. In addition to the highest level of active safety (i.e., good handling and braking), the Accord has lane departure warning (which can thankfully be kept off if you live in an area with narrow lanes, as I do), forward collision warning (an amber light that flashes at the base of your windshield when you get a wee bit too close to something), a rear view backup camera with wide angle, and something new for its class -- a right turn blindspot camera, which activates when you hit the right turn signal (new drivers might find this feature a bit distracting at first, but it helps, trust me!). Of course, add to that 10+ airbags and good crash test ratings. Overall: A close to 10/10 vehicle. Not perfect, but something to consider if you really want something sporty, reasonably luxurious, and techy to boot! The 2015 model, for those interested in a newer rig, is pretty much identically equipped and priced (and a bit more powerful).