2005 Honda Accord LX review from North America
"Not what I expected from Honda Accord"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Hissing and squeaking noises from the power steering wheel have become more intense and objectionable. These noises could also be heard in the engine compartment from out side.
2. Earlier when I used to open the trunk using the remote keys without opening the car door lock, the passive alarm used to get activated. Now this phenomenon has become random. Sometime it dose and sometime it dose not and remains completely silent.
3. The remote key always used to make particular ‘indicator’ noises when used for both opening and closing the door locks. Now, sometime it dose not make that sound and remains mute.
4. When I take a left turn a squeaking noise appears from the front side of the car: as if something is loose in the suspension system or joints.
5. When climbing slopes if rpm goes to ~ 3000 rpm, sometime I get the smell of burnt oil. Is it normal with such a new car?
6. The driver side door makes rattling noises when the window is fully closed. If I open the window a little bit, the noise disappears.
7. Intermittent squeaking belt noise when the car remains in P and N gear.
General comments?
Powerful and quick. Comfortable and spacious. But till now not happy because so many problem appeared and so soon.
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  | Best car for a daily commuter |
| This is a comfortable, reliable and powerful family sedan that handles well and is fun to drive |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4731 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5900 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2006 |