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Accord Reliability
Ed Garcia, Mesa, AZ, 09/20/2018
updated 03/25/2024
Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Make sure to keep up with fluids(i.e.-oil, Honda A/T fluid/drain refill every 15k miles, run full synthetic, whether Honda or Pennzoil, Red Line, or my favorite Amsoil. Use hi-performance synthetic filter media oil filters(NAPA Platinum), or comparable; change coolant every 50-60,000miles, etc) That is why I’ve achieved 309,900 miles! I am currently at 345,000 miles, and getting ready to replace my plugs and igniters. Going with NGK Ruthenium plugs and NGK igniters. My gas mileage had dropped off by 5-7.5 mpg, and my Accord was not starting as easily, as before! Other major work done was rear main oil seal, and transmission seal, replaced along with all motor mounts. Water pump, along with radiator replacement, and coolant replacement, as well. Accord still runs well and very smooth😊
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Fun to Drive, Expensive to repair
carlover518, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12/10/2014
Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought used last year with 225k on body, 151k on newer 2.4L k24A engine. Loved the reliability thusfar and have put on an additional 20k miles since buying. Considering the repairs needed they were needed due to the excessive miles already on the body, ended up going aftermarket due to OEM parts being extremely expensive. Now there's more problems and I just don't want to continue dumping money into it. But considering I live in Upstate NY and knowing the car is over 10 years old, it being 100% rust free is amazing. Switching back to Toyota though. Honda is reliable don't get me wrong. I just love Toyota a tiny bit more for Northeast winters, Rav4.
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2004 Honda Accord 4 Cylinders Rock!
Montgomery, Austin, TX, 03/16/2019
Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Unlike the 6 cylinders which have a timing belt the 4 cylinder have timing chains which do not require that expensive service item. The A/C can be so cold that it is almost painful. Thankfully that is adjustable. It towed my little utility trailer with relative ease although Honda should has had a 4th gear option instead of 1, 2, and 3. That was truly an oversight on their part but then again who really tows with an Accord? I DO!
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last Honda I'll purchase
lasthonda, 08/18/2004
Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have driven many other Accords/Civics that were great, had no issues and ran to over 100K. The 2003 Accord is the pits! I won't buy another. So many rattles on the front dash and annoyances that the dealers NEVER admit to hearing. They all deny hearing anything. Terrible customer service. Absolutely no fun to drive unless the music is blaring to block out the annoying rattles. I won't be buying another Honda again!
What comfort in owning a Honda?
fivetwo, 02/23/2004
Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The ride of this Honda reminds me of the 1968 MGB I had years ago. Choppy, bumpy, feeling every jolt in the road and giving me a headache after an extended period of driving. I know it's almost sacrilegious to say anything negative about a Honda, but the ride is inexcusable. My wifes' CRV has a much smoother ride. Everything else seems fine, but every time I drive this car I can only think about trading it in for something different.