2010 Honda Accord Consumer Reviews

Great Car, But a Few Things Missing

Written by: Tom H on 11/11/2009

Vehicle

2010 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

My Accord EXL V6 is almost everything I could wish for. Smooth power, nice handling, lots of features, good looks. It replaced my 10 year old Saab 9-5 and I'm delighted with it so far.

Favorite Features

Handling. Bluetooth, built in electronic door opener, remote window- open feature. Nice sound system. Can reuse my Thule roof rack.

Suggested Improvements

A few odd things are missing that are common in competing models e.g., trip computer wt. mileage, memory front seats, passenger seat height adjustment, split rear seat, outside temp on center display, cargo net in trunk? Honda could have added these for just a few dollars.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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First 1,500 mile road trip

Written by: tccas on 11/09/2009

Vehicle

2010 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

My wife and I took our first trip in the car, 1500 miles. She drives it daily, I don't. Our 6th Accord - we've been fans until now, but this car's head restraints, supposedly safer, project themselves so far forward, it's impossible to find a comfortable position for driving or riding in the passenger seat. We eventually placed pillows behind our backs to push our bodies, especially heads, forward enough to tolerate the uncomfortable position the head rest forces you into. If you attempt to rest your back against the back rest, normally, then your head is forced forward into an unnatural and very uncomfortable forward position. Deal killer, but it's too late for us.

Favorite Features

Reliability, adequate power and handling are all there, as you would expect from Honda, but now with more room.

Suggested Improvements

Road noise is, still, very loud and gas mileage is just tolerable as the car is larger/heavier now, which (in my view)is a good thing. Honda should come out with a head restraint fix, immediately, for those who have bought this car.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Excellent, but...

Written by: dimitrir on 11/07/2009

Vehicle

2010 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This review is based on 4 days of ownership and 300 miles. The most impressive feature is the handling. I have a 2007 Acura Tl and the Accord handles much better! Big surprise. Engine is extremely smooth and powerful. Build quality is excellent. Road (tire) noise quite pronounced. This is the worst feature. If road noise bothers you consider this car carefully. No glove compartment light and no courtesy light -I am fighting with Honda about the latter because I don't believe that this is possible.

Favorite Features

Handling, by far.

Suggested Improvements

Eliminate road noise, Real Traffic navigation, stronger/firmer brakes

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Always go with your gut... Love it!

Written by: Riley520 on 11/03/2009

Vehicle

2010 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

At first, all I wanted was a Honda Accord Coupe, then I saw the Nissan Altima Coupe. I waited and waited and one day I told my husband to stop at Honda to look at the Honda Coupe to compare the size. Once I sat inside the Honda I was hooked! You can't even compare the Nissan to this car. I love how heavy this car is, how safe I feel in it. Like I said, always go with your gut, and after 18 months of waiting for the Nissan, I ended up with the Honda I wanted originally.

Favorite Features

Interior, Nav system and handsfree, everything!

Suggested Improvements

Keyless entry

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Shoulda listened

Written by: Dao82 on 11/02/2009

Vehicle

2010 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I can't wait to get rid of this car. This car is so loud maybe because the engine is underpowered. Road noise is horrible. The controls are confusing and the seats are uncomfortable and cramped. It does have nimble response just don't drive off the road trying to adjust the radio. The reviews are correct. I think no one wants to admit they bought a bad car. I am going back to Toyota.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Soundproofing, bigger trunk, split fold down rear seats, simpler controls.

2 out 5 people found this review helpful

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2010 EXL-V6 Sedan is stupid comfortable

Written by: Mort on 10/28/2009

Vehicle

2010 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

My 2010 EXL-V6 Sedan is stupid comfortable, and there is no road noise to speak of, just quiet and nice. The seats are firm and they offer great support, and are super comfortable on long trips. Depends on what you want! VCM is seamless. Great passing power but quite economical considering it's 271hp and a big car. The V6 Accord doesn't scream like a Maxima but it has all the power a person needs. Add to that sporty handling/feel, room, comfort, elegance and a well equipped Accord cannot be beat. I tested top of the line Maxima, Camry and Avalon. Had any measured up I would have bought one, but they did not.

Favorite Features

Tight build quality, Bluetooth on the wheel, Moonroof, 270W stereo, spacious interior. Materials used for the interior are very nice. 271hp V6 with VCM is smooth and nice, has abundant passing power. A wonderful car, and a tremendous value compared to comparably equipped competitors.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing really, totally happy customer but perhaps a touch more low end power, hardly a complaint though. 10 way power driver's seat would be nice to have for the front passenger as it's 4 way. The Cargo Management dealer installed option would be really nice as standard equipment.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Nice Car but Some Complaints

Written by: Elena on 10/25/2009

Vehicle

2010 Honda Accord EX V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This to me seemed like a nice modest sedan, priced nice, safe, and it's a Honda. I recently bought it and am disappointed. First of all I had my husband break in the first 3000 miles and I started driving it a little over a month ago. I got this car for mostly driving around town, a grocery getter for my family. I'm a very conservative driver, the gas mileage is very disappointing, I am averaging 12 mpg city and 19 hwy, which is not at all what I expected. I brought it back to the dealer and the mechanic told me that all cars started like that, but it has not increased. I like the car, it's very smooth but too much power for fwd. It's been in once for warranty for a leak in the weatherstripping.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Rear wheel drive or hopefully all wheel drive. Higher quality weatherstripping, and more honest gas mileage ratings.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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3rd Honda Accord

Written by: Andrew K. on 10/22/2009

Vehicle

2010 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I recently purchased a 2010 Accord EX after trading in my 2007 Accord LX. The reliability/resale I receive is why I continue going back to Honda. Inside, the layout is very well designed and I don't have a problem with the button-heavy dash. I like the quality materials inside as well. The ride is firm and comfortable to me and passengers have complimented the space and ride also. I'm 6' 200 lbs and have no problem w/ 2 car seats in back. Although the 2.4L I4 isn't a dragster, it's plenty quick enough for me. I think the gas pedal takes some effort to accelerate the car but isn't a big deal. Wind noise isn't an issue but is fairly noticeable w/ radio off. Overall great car to own and drive.

Favorite Features

The looks (both inside & out), gas mileage, 6-Disk CD, sunroof, interior space, soft-touch materials, 17" alloy vs older 15" steel wheels, 10-way power driver seat, TPMS, basically all EX features I didn't have on my older LX model.

Suggested Improvements

I would enjoy a trip computer on an Accord for once, 5-speed should be a 6- speed, Auto-On/Off Headlights, (Really reaching for improvements here....)

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Joy of ownership

Written by: moxie on 10/12/2009

Vehicle

2010 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

It's great to not be concerned or worry about defects or imperfections; my car is exactly what I had expected- phenomenal value and dependability.

Favorite Features

solid quality workmanship

Suggested Improvements

polka dots or striped or photo-image floor mats

7 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Whatcha talking 'bout Willis?

Written by: Dave Perry on 10/06/2009

Vehicle

2010 Honda Accord EX-L 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I sure am glad I had a thorough test drive of this vehicle after falling in love with the looks and reading reviews here. If I had relied on the reviews alone I would not have purchased, which would have been a major mistake. I don't know about the seat, ride, noise or other features being dissed here, but my Accord Coupe with the 4- cylinder engine is everything I expected in a sporty personal coupe. I have owned two Elements and an S2000. My wife has owned the previous generation Accord and the current Civic and this Honda is a good as anything I would expect from Honda, which means great! I'm 6'1" and weigh 225 pounds and I find the seats extremely comfortable. Firm is good, soft is bad.

Favorite Features

Looks, Gas Mileage, Seats (yes, almost as comfortable as the seats in a Saab, which is saying a heck of a lot), XM stereo system and handling.

Suggested Improvements

Fog lights should be standard on the EX-L model (4 cyl.). Fewer buttons. Look at the controls of the latest Saab 9-3 for an example of how to eliminate buttons and have a user friendly radio and air conditioning system. Electric seat for passenger.

30 out 30 people found this review helpful

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