1988 Honda Accord Reviews - Page 12 of 16

Driver's side power window broke at 120,000 miles.

Sunroof accumulated water, which poured on my head when opened. Happened at 140,000 miles, and was reported to by typical. Didn't happen again after fixing, though.

Valve cover gasket went out at 195,000 miles.

Alignment was fussy.

Bearing in transmission wore out, making second gear grind every time, unless you paused briefly before engaging.

Clutch went out at 170,000 miles.

Fun and sporty sedan to drive, with spirited acceleration and excellent handling.

Excellent gas mileage (near 30mpg).

At 200,000 miles, this car was as good as it was at 100,000.

Seats are hard, and hard on your back for even short trips.

Lots of options, and an excellent value.

Rebuilt carburetor at 260,000 km.

My head gasket blew at 308,000 km.

I have not had any problems with this car in the 14 years I've owned it.

All regular dealer maintenance done up to 300,000 km. This will be the best car I've ever owned even after its gone.

My accord still performs as good as it did when I bought it, I have run it on synthetic oil for the last 12 years. The compression is almost the same as the original specs. I have put $3000 on it in the past 3 years, but it included a complete suspension overhaul ($1500).

Nothing major has gone wrong with the car, however some of the lights on the heater/air-con panel don't work every time, and the interior of the car needs to be protected from the harsh Australian sun, as it will warp, but this is to be expected from a car of this age.

This car is a fine example of Honda's commitment to quality. It handles well at moderate speeds considering that it is built as a family car, and the factory gearbox (5 Speed, pulled from the Prelude) handles the torque perfectly.

The only gripes I have about the Accord are that the gearbox was designed for a car with a higher torque curve so sometimes it doesn't have the right gear for a corner. Also the car needs a few more kilowatts, it just isn't powerful enough when carrying 4 adults on a highway.

The ergonomics of the car are great for it's purpose (to accommodate a family), and the car has more gadgets than most European luxury cars (standard sunroof, cruise control, full electrics).

The vacuum hose coupling on the ignition timing module was broken when I got the car, so the engine was "searching" for the proper idle speed (it would surge between 1,000 RPM and 2,000 RPM once every second). Some super glue fixed that issue.

The front suspension rods needed to be replaced. They weren't in bad shape, but they dried up and were creating an awful squeaking sound with every bump.

The primary temperature sensor went out, causing the car to overheat and thus killing the secondary temperature sensor (the one that kicks the fan on when the car is turned off - I don't understand why the car needs one whole sensor for that, but I'm sure there is a good reason).

Rust on the wheel wells in the rear and some rust around the trunk lid.

Driver side power window module has a loose wire that causes the window not to operate from time to time. Will fix that one day.

Replaced timing belt. General maintenance at 150k miles. I don't like rubber timing belts, and I know the design of the Honda engine would force the valves to collapse into the piston compartment if the belt ever broke, ruining the engine.

A/C compressor needed to be replaced and the system upgraded to R134 - Was next to nothing because my Dad does HVAC work, and the compressor was picked up from a salvage yard for $50. The R134 conversion kit was only $39.95.

The car has an intermittent start problem if it is not warmed up all the way, or if it is left parked in direct sunlight. Usually, if it let it sit for 2 - 5 minutes, it will start right up the second time around.

Over all, total repair costs were about $250 - not bad for a free car.42.

The car is nice, for a 1988.

I owned a 2002 Chevy Malibu, which I loved, but needed to turn it in because I lost my job.

The Honda Accord was acquired from a family member who did not need it anymore, and did not see any worth in it.

It's a good car. The ride isn't as smooth or quiet as my new Malibu was, but it will fit the bill.

I don't like the fact that the car sits so low to the ground, or the fact that the driver door won't lock unless it's closed. I know it's a feature that can be overridden, but I need to find out how.

Overall, I love the car, and I think it runs as good as new, especially for having 150k miles on it!