1992 Honda Accord LX review from North America
"Expensive maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing belt change was 675, idles rough after being overcharged an hour and a half for labor at Honda dealer.
Front rotors and brake service is 300+ and impossible to change rotors without shop tools.
Top plastic part of radiator cracked.
Plastic, inner, front door handles cracked beyond use. Dealer can only supply rear handles.
Factory radio shorts out.
Car has to be lifted to change oil.
Two sets of outer C.V. boots.
Right axle and C.V. joint.
Entire exhaust replaced.
Barely passes Washington, D.C. emissions on 93 octane gas.
Distributor is defective and has to be replaced.
A/C no longer holds refrigerant.
General comments?
Expensive maintenance.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 107000 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun 310 |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2002 |