Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1993
The SE model is reintroduced as the top-of-the-line Accord. A passenger airbag is added. Read More
A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the Distributor, and occasional problems are failures of the Igniter and the Intake Manifold. Failure of the Igniter or the Distributor may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Distributor is estimated at $413.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Igniter is estimated at $82.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor.The cost to repair the Intake Manifold is estimated at $246.00 (DX and LX models) or $420.00 (EX models) for parts and $227.50 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Stop Lamp Switch. Failure of the Stop Lamp Switch may prevent the Shift Interlock Solenoid from operating, then the Gear Shift Selector cannot be moved from the Park position on vehicles equipped with an Automatic Transmission. The cost to repair the Stop Lamp Switch is estimated at $52.00 for parts and $33.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Coil Springs. The cost to repair the Front Coil Springs is estimated at $109.00 each for parts and $71.50 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
This vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-5 pounds per vehicle). Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant is possible, at an average cost of about $200.00-$350.00 parts and labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall
4 out of 5
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
