2005 Honda Accord LX / SE review from North America
"Unfortunately, Honda is no longer "a Honda"!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very,very poor build quality...
Left exhaust 5/8" lower than right...
Left rear bumper cap 1/2" lower than right...
Left side wheel-well arch is 1/2" lower than the right side wheel-well arch (found out this is a common Acura/Honda phenomenon!!!)...
Trunk lid shifted left...
Left side of trunk lid 1/4" higher than right...
3 blemished under clearcoat (Nighthawk Blk paint)...
Poor body panel gap consistency (according to Honda N.A. they're within their tolerances)...
Rattle rt. side dash (2 attempted fixes by dealer)...
Rattle from rt.c-pillar (" " " ")...
General comments?
Love the looks/profile of the car...
Great highway cruiser (except for the rattles)...
Averaging 24.3 mpg (mixed city/hwy)...
Best thing about this car is the 3.0 V6...
Handling/braking only average...
Have had it for almost 1 year, looking to switch into an '06 VW GTI with DSG (VW panel fitment is incredible)...
Have owned 10 Honda vehicles... the last 3-5 years I've seen a drastic drop in product Q/A.
Will cease my brand loyalty until Honda gets back to where they were 5 years ago.
Recommended Reviews:
  | 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 | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 9600 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2006 |