Faults:

The window stopped working at 90k. The door locks have started acting up at 100K.

Otherwise, only typical wear and tear.

Honda has a 150,000 mile warranty of some of the exhaust parts, so that made one repair easy.

General Comments:

I wish Honda were more aggressive with newer creature comforts. For example, my 96 does not have remote access.

However, this car, knock on wood, at 116,000 miles is still humming like the day I bought it. Just recently I completed all the fluids flushed. And just changed the air filter; yes, that was dumb of me, and now my gas mileage is back on track. I've had all my maintenance including every oil change done at the dealership, so I was a little disappointed they didn't remind me. Parts and service is mostly inexpensive.

The car's wear and tear is average. I had an 1988 and traded it at 100K, but this one, I hope to keep for another 100K.

Faults:

Nothing really went bad with this car. After I got this car I replaced the 4 tires, timing belt. I kept the original water pump since the dealer told me they spotted no leaking. Generally they are routine maintainance.

General Comments:

This car is Excellent! The 2.2L engine delivers enough power for the mid-size sedan, The handle is good. Front seats are spacious, back seat space are OK. Engine is a little noisy, but I was told that's the way Honda designs their engine. The trans is not as smooth as a Toyota, I can clearly feel it change gears.

The trunk space is good, but the trunk lid is not well designed so sometimes I cannot fit in some big stuffs because of the narrow entrance.

The air conditioner is not powerful enough. Though is not a big problem for me.

I noticed that the starting time became longer when the fuel level went low maybe the fuel pump is worn.

Faults:

New motor mount at 45,000 miles.

Alignment problems from day 1. After several attempts to correct, I gave up.

A/C condensation drainage hose failed and flooded passenger side carpeting. It took us months to rid the smell of mildew.

Another motor mount at 60,000 miles.

Transmission computer module developed a problem, causing transmission to shift from 1st gear into Overdrive. Second and third gears were inoperable.

I have learned to keep head lamp and brake lamp bulbs in stock.

Front wheel bearings failed at about 75,000 miles.

Power door locks are inoperable.

Exhaust B-pipe was in need of replacement at 80,000 miles after several holes had rusted through.

Anti-lock Braking System sensor failed at about 84,000 miles.

Speed Sensor failed at 90,000 miles.

Radiator developed coolant leak at 93,000 miles.

Transmission is currently taking over 30 seconds to shift out of Park and into Drive.

CV boots are in need of replacement.

Air conditioning compressor may fail pretty soon.

General Comments:

This car has not lived up to the Honda reputation. It has been a constant money pit from the very beginning.

Engine is unrefined and underpowered. When cold, the valves and lifters tick and tap very loudly. While driving, the engine emits a knock between 1500 and 2,000 rpm.

Road noise can be heard clearly throughout the cabin. The seats are supportive for long road trips, but are uncomfortable for short distances.

When the road becomes rough, so does the ride. The car is very jittery and feels unrefined. I suspect the struts may need replacing. I can add them to the mile long list.

Handling is not sporty, but rather numb. The car has a good amount of body roll during turns. My previous car was a Firebird, so I may be spoiled in that arena. Steering feels very loose, and not crisp as the Honda myth suggests.

Overall, this car has been a quite the disappointment. I expected a reliable, trouble free car that would run to 100,000 miles without much attention. It goes in to the shop nearly every month, and the repair bills usually run several hundred dollars. According to the Honda myth, these are supposed to be low maintenance vehicles. That is not the case, they are extremely expensive to keep maintained and I am convinced that the maintenance list will never end. I have had to replace the distributor, all hoses, brakes, exhaust pipes, timing belts, water pump, engine seals, cv boots, motor mounts, tie-rod ends, wheel bearings, battery, radiator, sensors, wires and I could go and on. Now my air conditioning compressor is moaning and may fail soon... all before the car has even rolled 100,000 miles. I have never had so many problems with an automobile until I bought a Honda. Reliable my foot!