2005 Honda Accord EX review from North America
"Poor reliability keeps me from enjoying my new Accord"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Interior rattles and shakes badly.
Passenger seat broke.
Air conditioner compressor replaced twice.
General comments?
I bought the Accord new in February 2005 hoping to have the same reliability that others have had with older Hondas, however this car has been a nightmare from day one.
There is an annoying popping noise from the base of the windshield every time I hit the slightest bump or the body flexes a little. There are several service bulletins about it, but my dealership cannot seem to fix it.
The door panels buzz and rattle. So does the sunroof. The recliner broke on the passenger seat, and my passengers had to ride laying down until I could get it to the dealer for repair.
The interior seems to be the most shoddy part of this car, but also, the dealer had to replace the air conditioner compressor twice, because it started to sound like someone had dropped their keys down into the motor when I had the air on.
I have an arbitration hearing in December to find out what Honda is going to do. I have requested that they buy the car back, since the number of times it has been in for repairs qualifies it for lemon laws.
The new Hondas are not built reliably like the older ones were. I won't buy another one.
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| Best car for a daily commuter |
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| This is a comfortable, reliable and powerful family sedan that handles well and is fun to drive |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 9th December, 2005 |