1995 Honda Accord EX from North America - Comments

At six months old the electrical system had to be completely rewired (under warranty). No problems since then.

At 3 years old the driver side power window died -- the dealer fixed no charge even though 2 months out of warranty. The windows are very slow now.

The temperature control dial is too tight, so the plastic connector in the knob has broken 5 times (so I have to pay $5 for a new dial every time).

I only get about 20MPG city -- seems awfully low for a small car.

This car is great! I like it better now than when I bought it 8 years ago.

I am never in the shop (except oil changes).

My mechanic marvels at how well it drives and is in perfect condition.

OK, you say the car is the most reliable car. However, in your review all you do is list the negative aspects of the car. I don't consider having a car rewired after 6 months as acceptable for being reliable.

Hmm? I guess I need to elaborate since the person who replied to my review clearly didn't get it. I listed the things wrong with the car in the section for "things that have broken on the car." Certainly not to overstate them.

I've had the car for over 8 years and spent a total of $25 for repairs (those darn temperature control knobs). Sure the wiring was bad from the factory -- but it was fixed for free and has run perfectly since then.

If my critic doesn't recognize a great car from my description, I suggest he buys an 8 year old Domestic car and drive it for a while -- actually a 4 year old one probably has had more problems than my Accord.

UPDATE: my Honda's "check engine" light came on 3 weeks ago. I said to myself "I guess that is OK since it'll be the first repair I've had to pay for in 8 1/2 years of ownership."

So I took it into the dealership and the service adviser said "oh, its your emissions system -- and that is covered under an extended warranty."

Now my beloved Accord is running like a new car, my mileage is much better and I STILL HAVEN'T PAID FOR A REPAIR.

Isn't that 14 year/150,000 mile emissions warranty great!? I had an 02 sensor go bad at 140,000 miles and Honda picked up the tab. I agree 100% with your review. My Accord (96 EX model) has been the most dependable car my family and I have ever owned. I bought it with 40,000 miles and now have just under 151,000 miles. It still runs and looks just as good as it did the day I bought it with only 40k miles! In the 100,000 miles I've driven it, the ONLY things that have been replaced (outside of maintenance) are the radiator, CV joints, 02 sensor and a power window regulator. That's it! The car ALWAYS starts and has never broken down. We've taken it on many cross country trips. When I moved to Michigan (from Florida) for a couple years, I commuted between the two states about 3-4 times per year. I got 32+ mpg on the highway at 70-75 mph and I never once had to worry about the car breaking down on me. I would trust it to Alaska and back any day of the week. I just hope that when this car does finally get old and I need a new one, the second one will be as reliable and trustworthy. Enjoy your Accord, they are incredible cars!