Used 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Unrefined tech added to a good car
Kevin McMurtrie, 03/02/2006
Honda Accord Hybrid 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2005 Accord Hybrid suffers from unrefined technology. I nearly lemon-lawed the car because the engine malfunction lamp flashed at full throttle. Only a recent software update fixed it. Glacial transmission downshifting makes it a real drag to drive on winding roads. Various electronic systems seem to be prone to glitches and odd behavior. This car is barely a hybrid because the electric motor is rarely used for acceleration. Its primary function seems to be as a virtual flywheel during 3- cylinder operation and a power source for the hybrid A/C. The non-hybrid portions are what you'd expect from Honda. The car is quiet, refined, comfortable, and handles decently.
Buy for performance not fuel economy
Gregg021161, 12/12/2006
Honda Accord Hybrid 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I recently bought this model used with only 7200 miles on it. Forget about the 37/29 mpg ratings, I get 20 in the city and 32 when mostly highway driving. But the nice handling and smooth quiet ride made me decide to keep it. I also like the power and many included feature.
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Nothing but problems
Steve, 01/25/2005
Honda Accord Hybrid 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Accord Hybrid 10 days ago. On the 4th day the engine light came on and the engine started to rattle and smoke. After the dealership looked over the car, I was told that is was a software issue. The car still does not run correctly. Today, while on the freeway, the right rear tire exploded. To my suprise, there isn't a spare in the trunk. After being towed to the dealership, they said they do not carry the tires and I would have wait a day or two for a replacement. They will not fix the engine, give me a spare, nor replace the vehicle.
Why Did I Buy This Car?
lebloom, Champaign, IL, 02/23/2013
Honda Accord Hybrid 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 5A)
3 of 25 people found this review helpful
Wanted a better car for the MPG's and thought a Hybrid was it. Was I ever wrong. Now have over 200k on it and the transmission has a noise coming from it and am told it has to be replaced, and they WON'T repair it! The ride is not the best and it never was Quiet to drive at all.
Inadequate provision for flats
warren anderson, 10/04/2005
Honda Accord Hybrid 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Honda Accord EX Hybrid has no spare tire. It has fluid and a pump for holding the tire for a limited period of time until it can be fixed. The replacement fluid at the dealers is $100 for about a quart. Apparently they do not plan to sell much of it. The best choice, it seems to me, is to buy a utility spare for about $140 and put it in an already small trunk. I don't know that I would have bought the car had I known this at the time. It is something I should have asked about, but I had no idea that a major manufacturer and dealership would have such inadequate means for dealing with flat tires and at such a high price. Blowouts require a tow.