1998 Honda Accord EX Sedan review from North America

OEM tires replaced at 20,000 miles. Dealer stated that

this was "normal wear".

Right front brake rotor had a groove worn in it within 1st 6

months. Dealership stated that this was "normal wear".

No repair was needed.

Air Conditioning does not cool well. When I took it back

to the dealership, they told me that this was "normal"

Do you see a pattern developing here?

The front brakes started to vibrate at 22,000 miles. Once

again I took the car to the dealership for service and you

guessed it, they told me that this was "NORMAL WEAR".

Water has always leaked in at the bottom of the front

passenger door. After 2 trips to the dealership, nothing

has changed. We simply park the car under the carport

when it rains. My wife explains the odor as "normal" for

this car.

A wind whistle can be heard coming from the right rear

door. Driving at slower speeds seems to help this

problem.

At 32,000 miles our dealership service adviser told us

that the Intake needed to be replaced. Warranty picked

up the nearly $600.00 bill. (Thank Goodness!)

Drivers door window motor burned out at 34,000 miles.

The dealership stated that this was "normal" repair for

many of these cars.

Both front and rear brakes were replaced at 35,000

miles. The dealership suggested that I have the rotors

resurfaced. They discovered a groove in the right front

rotor. Warranty would not pay for this repair, since it was

considered "normal" service.

The rear carpet must be replaced. It appears to have

bleach spilled on the center section. Within 2 months, the

carpet fibers were gone, leaving a large white spot. The

dealership stated that my wife was responsible for this ie:

liquid bleach spilled out of her grocery bag. Upon asking

her about this, she was quick to tell me that she had not

bought liquid bleach in over 5 years. End of discussion!

The parts department manager was kind enough to let

me purchase the carpet for their cost: $115.00.

Our previous Car; 1990 Buick LeSabre Limited, had NONE

of the problems that our 2000 honda has had. We drove that car

for 169,000 and no problems with windows, brakes,

water leaks, odors, and "mystery" stains on the carpet. My wife and I felt that a new Honda would give us the

same level of service. That has not been our experience

with our 2000 model.

Our car is now past warranty coverage.

We want to trade for a Toyota Camry or equivalent.