2009 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews Page 7

Good to Great

Written by: Dan on 09/03/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I traded in my 2005 LX for the 2009 EX. First, resale value is sweet! Mine was a lease that I went about 20K miles over. I traded it in rather than returning it and after the lease payoff the dealer cut me a check! Overall, I love the new Accord. I disagree with a lot of people and find the seats very comfortable. For those that don't, READ the owners manual on proper adjustment of the head rest; there is a page on that and it makes a big difference. As for brake issues and MPG, both are great for me. If yours is not, try relaxing when you drive.

Favorite Features

Outside looks, soft touch interior, EX engine, wheels.

Suggested Improvements

Outside temp, bluetooth, heated cloth seats.

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Safe Car

Written by: nightshiftRN on 08/31/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Accord LX-S 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I'm a 22 y.o. new grad with NO CREDIT HISTORY and Honda was the only dealer that financed me through one of their "new grad programs." I am happy with the car, gas mileage is LESS than what I expected from a Honda. Sad to say I got rear ended 2 weeks after I got it. I didn't feel too much impact even though the bumper got messed up bad from a four car collision, SO ITS A VERY SAFE, RELIABLE CAR. The body is much improvement from later models. This is the 3rd Accord Model our family has. BUT, I think if I only waited for a few months, I could have gotten the 2010 CAMARO instead. Oh well, I'll stick to this one... for now.

Favorite Features

Exterior

Suggested Improvements

Cameras for the back

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My Accord Experience

Written by: Lord_darklantern on 08/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

The Car has been pretty good so far. It's not bad for a 4 cylinder. The ride is ok. You can tell they cut corners from the previous generation model. It's bigger than I would have liked it to be but I did not like the styling of the civic, and I thought it was a little smaller than I wanted. Overall not a bad car, but not Honda's best in my opinion having experience with 3 Accords before. Also the braks wear out prematurely (my back brakes wore out after 17,700 miles) only owning the car for 10 months. Buyer beware the brakes have a design flaw noted in the currant issue of Motor trend. They got only 15,000 on a set of 4 brakes and were quite shocked when they took it into the dealer.

Favorite Features

Styling, not bad power for a 4 cylinder.

Suggested Improvements

Honda needs to improve their brakes. The Pads are too small for a car this size, and wear out prematurely.

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Last Accord For A While

Written by: AlaHonda on 08/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Sadly, this is our last Accord for a while. We have had all the brake issues described before. Ours was fixed under warranty 5 times and now we are told we are on our own by Honda. The service bulletin everyone is waiting on is not coming. The '10's will be out next month, so 2 years and no fix is just that. No fix. The cycling of the exterior lights is just annoying. Its much worse than Hondas past that only did it when the compressor kicked in and was not that noticeable. And yes we were very disappointed in the seat comfort of the EXL model compared to years past. Traded it for a Venza at 45k, sadly we are done with Honda, the quality and customer service is just not there anymore.

Favorite Features

Still like a lot of the design, and the 4 cylinder power. But the brake issues really take away from the enjoyment. Honda's attitude now reminds me of GM, deny and delay.

Suggested Improvements

Please let Honda know that their attitude (national Honda) about service is terrible.

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Poor seats

Written by: Sal on 08/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is the first that we purchased a Honda, and I am very dis appointed with the seats. As a driver I cannot find a comfortable position and the seat is killing my back. I wish I had test driven this car for a longer period of time and I would not have purchased this car.

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Drivers Seat very uncomfortable

Written by: soreback on 08/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Accord LX-P 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

The drivers seat is very uncomfortable, and I didn't really notice this discomfort until after a 30 minute drive. The seat cushion on the bench part of the seat (the part of the seat the fanny sits on) is way too firm. And the front of the bench part of the seat does not tilt down enough to avoid excessive pressure on the underside of the thighs. I will have to have a wedge shaped custom cushion fabricated to solve this problem. I have sat in a 1999 Honda Accord, Nissan Altimas, Toyota Camrys and Mazda 626s, and they all have much more angle adjustment on the bottom seat cushion than the 2008 Accord. Honda needs to go back to the drawing board on their front seat design for the Accord!!!

Favorite Features

Car handles ok and looks ok.

Suggested Improvements

Improve front seat comfort!!

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Horrible Car!

Written by: Shawn N. on 08/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Buying a 2009 Accord has been the worst purchase I've made in the last 20 years. Several days after bringing the car home, I started hearing a loud wind noise through the drivers side door when you drove at freeway speeds. After 5 trips to the dealership and having it be in the shop for 2 weeks, I was essentially told, I'd just have to deal with the noise. Wonderful! Then at 2000 miles the brakes have started to make a grinding noise, oh and I've noticed a vibrating sound coming from the dash (which I hit with my hand to stop), not to mention the loud clicking the CD player makes. Essentially this car is a mess, save yourself some money and go buy a Geo Metro.

Favorite Features

Not much, maybe the large trunk.

Suggested Improvements

The build quality is worse than my 2001 Ford Windstar; and that's not a ringing endorsement. The interior is poorly fit, the door's don't fit well, the brakes make noise, and it's a gas guzzler. I suggest hiring some engineers from kia or hyundai, at least they can make poor quality cars cheap.

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New Honda

Written by: ScottC on 08/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Took my New Accord V6 sedan on its first road trip. Seats were comfortable, unlike some reviews I have read, and the V6 delivered the pep that you won't find in a smaller engine. 300 mile round trip and temperature was in the mid 90's and it delivered 23.9 mpg with the air on and mountain driving. It has all the bells and whistles, Navi system that will take getting use to and XM radio which I have never had. Only complaint is an occasional sqeak when brakes are applied. Used the "cash for clunkers" deal so -$3500, Figured the car I traded a 1988 Jeep Pioneer with 168k was worth maybe $1000 so the rest was the sales tax. This is my first Honda and so far am very pleased.

Favorite Features

Controls for cruise control very easy and light up at night. Computer for trip works perfectly for fuel use and mpg.

Suggested Improvements

Turn indicator sits up high and steering wheel at times covers it so you don't know it is still on.

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Looks good AND...

Written by: KC on 08/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Accord LX-S 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I drive it to work mostly, and it turns heads, being very exotic and unique without many Accord Coupes on the road. I don't mind the seats at all, as I don't plan on falling asleep in my car. Very roomy interior, the control is no comparison to my old vehicle. Only downside is the vehicle is quite heavy in bulk, and it does take some power to go up hills. But that has always been an issue with fuel economic cars. Power vs. fuel consumption. The car just looks really nice, and its drivable for someone young and car loving like me.

Favorite Features

The interior buttons are my favorite; Many options for climate control and I love options. Does not sacrifice power for fuel efficiency. I'm 5'3 and the seat adjustments are fine for me, as I like to sit further back from the steering and still see fine.

Suggested Improvements

More buttons. Also I wished the car were a bit smaller. Its actually a bit wider than the sedan, although shorter. The body could still be shorter in length, as the rear protrudes a little. (That's ok since I find it a bit sexy that way.)

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Honda Accord

Written by: L costa on 08/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Vehicle drives like a $20k car. The road noise needs improvement. I drove a 97 Volvo 850 for the past 12 years and the Volvo was quieter than the Honda on the highway. I am not sure if different tires would do the trick or maybe a redesigned suspension. I also own a 08 GMC Sierra Crew Cab which has a smoother ride than the Accord; it may be because of the longer suspension but the truck has 20 inch wheel which means less tire to absorb bumps and it still rides better. I purchased the Honda because it gave the most bang for the buck for the size and comfort the vehicle offers. Overall the Honda is nice and stylish, all that needs to be worked on is the road noise and ride.

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