Honda Accord

Best Honda I have had – I have had 6 Honda's over the last 20 odd years. This has proven to be the best. It drives well, comfortable for long journeys and city/suburban driving. Averages 8.7 litres per 100 kls. Speedo reading is now a spot under 100,000 kls, I have just replaced original tyres. I bought it new in 2016 and have had it regularily serviced, although during… Read more ·  1

COVID it was difficult as the dealership I bought the car from was removed as a preferred Honda Dealership and Honda wouldn't honour my warranty when the front drivers seat developed a small tear in the leather. I finally had it repaired by a automotive upholsteror at a cot of $300. The vehicle still responds well when required and is still serviced with Honda parts. One major drawback is the GPS, which is out of date and expensive to update.

Honda Accord 2009 V6. Engine problem at 78000kms – At relatively low mileage with all servicing completed, motor needs to be replaced which I am advised is common problem with Honda V6. Would like to hear from others that may have same problem Show details

Pleasant surprise coming from BMW's – Well I had my reservations coming from multiple BMW's. I have always loved Honda motorcycles so I gave the accord a look. Found a 2006 model with only 80,000km on it in 2017 and in absolutely pristine condition. Black leather seats with electric adjustment and fog lights. I expected it to be reliable but I had no idea they are so refined and… Read more

beautifully crafted. It feels like a quality vehicle, right up there with BMW's but without the feeling of imminent faults. The engine is a masterpiece given that it's a mass-produced Malaysian model and the feel through the steering and comfort is sublime. Smooth, comfortable yet somehow still fun to drive. Toyota Camry's, their main competitor, are absolutely soulless in comparison. These Accords are an unsung hero of the mass-produced automotive world. I am sure the V6 would be a hoot, but to be honest, the 2.4 is totally adequate and a perfect match for this brilliant car. I can't see myself going back to German/European after this.

Accord V6 2017 Terrible technology - Bluetooth connectivity has a lot of issues - Don't buy it – Hi, I have just bought Honda Accord 2017 last week and it has a lot of issues with the navigation/audio unit manufactured by Clarion. Despite a lot of people complaining about it on the Internet Honda seems not willing to do anything about it. While it was firstly acknowledged by the dealership they soon switched the tone to that it will not be… Read more

fixed after they approached honda and clarion and realized that they are not willing to do aything about it.

While my phone is connected to the car bluetooth system I can't make any data call through any voip app. I had managed to find a workaround yet it does not work every time. Also for the normal phone calls , everytime you have to press the bluetooth icon on the phone to get the audio over the car system. !!

Now the car is less than a week old , it has been to the car service twice and I have already a case opened with Honda

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Please advice if you have the same issue so as we can take collective action if the matter reached the court.

Will keep updating this post with Honda's feedback.

Accord V6 - Great Car – Updated current generation 4 cylinder series 1 to V6 series 2 - best thing I ever did. Series 2 is a far more refined car and the advanced technology is far superior to the 2014 model it replaced. Extremely happy with the V6 and 6 speed combo, I personally won't go back to the 2.4 again in an Accord and the fuel economy is similar in any case. … Read more

Android Auto working seamlessly and voice recognition works nearly every time.

After also owning an Accord Euro, both of my Accords finishings have been a little disappointing by comparison, the lack of attention to detail from the Bangkok factory is evident.

Motor reviewers have been a little critical of its ride and handling, however, it has to be kept in mind the market Honda are after with this car, so I beg to differ. I am 100 percent satisfied with both 9th gen accords I have owned.

Technology and feature set is superior to other cars in this market and Honda often trump European manufacturers in this area.

Accords come standard with Michelin tyres in Australia, (at least the top of the range ones do). These are excellent tyres which last longer, but the biggest advantage I found with them was they remain grippy even in the wet until its time to replace them.

Many modern cars suffer from confusing interior layouts with cheap buttons placed in areas seemingly where a gap could be found. Nothing like that with the new Accords, they are a clean well designed layout with the driver in mind, and there are no cheap and tacky buttons on the steering wheel or elsewhere, they are indeed classy.

Seats are excellent and I far perfer these seats over Camry or Commodore. Legroom is outstanding and the car has the room to hold 3 in the back seat.

Dislikes include the annoyance of no felt lining in glovebox, centre console or sunglass holder. As a consequence, anything in any of these areas rattles and is prone to damage. I personally fix this by purchasing felt from Spotlight and sticking it into these areas, but for a 58K car, that's not acceptable.

Carpet (if you can call it that) is cheap.

Door welds and other finishings not of high quality

Not a lot of space to store items

Price - I believe this is the fundamental reason this car does not sell well in Australia

There has been some criticism of Honda Accord dual screen setup, but I beg to differ. I am a fan of this layout for a few reasons, but one of those is that Honda's excellent lanewatch system does not interfere or squeeze the navigator when driving, such as in the Civic. I understand that the 10th gen will drop the second screen to one larger one, we'll see I guess.

Some more creativity in the Android based information screen would be nice. Perhaps Honda could be a little more imaginative in creating apps if they want to continue with full restrictions in adding Google Play apps.

Overall though, I rate the V6 model 5/5, its a great car to drive & own and I look forward to the 10th generation being released.

A car that makes you smile when you get in – Luxurious Seats that Melt around you…Great handling and a superb ride mated with a 3.5 L V6 ...twin exhaust system Which sounds amazing. Sports mode automatic transmission when selected Gives you F1 experience in manual transmission mode ,With steering wheel pedal shifter ...how many cars,. make you smile when you drive it Show details

Family Car used Daily – Used for Family Transport, daily or as required, and this car has been serviced on a time basis rather than kilometres travelled, it is a 2005 model with only 76000 kilometres clocked on speedo. Show details

A Lemon – Family car . Drive it every day ,serviced regularly by Honda Dealership as per Log Book. The car was a dud from moment of purchase. Very stiff steering and sluggish performance . Accelerator action was delayed. After three years, sun roof began to rust and had to be replaced . The inbuilt SatNav Navigator stopped working after 4 years ( was… Read more

quoted $5,000 to fix) . The Odometer stopped working after 11 years ( 190,000kms) $1,042 to fix . It consumes oil at one litre per month. A peice of metal trim bordering windscreen flew off and had to be replaced ( faulty glue) cost $220. HONDA have lost the art of making a fine car. Interior design was comfortable and adequate. The stereo sound system is good.

Lemon - Unreliable car - Stay Away – I have owned Honda for about 7 years, always serviced from agency and around 90000 km. The engine spark plugs got oil in them at 95000 and engine is about to cease. For a car that has done 90000 K this is absolutely a lemon and will recommend customers to stay away from such a car. COST OF REPAIR 5 Grand. Always prefer Toyota over Honda as… Read more

that is a more reliable car and easily runs for 200 K without major issues.

SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT. SHAME ON HONDA.

4 banger Accord – The Accord 4 cylinder is a noisy, squeaky affair. The car emits a low whistle when you hit the brakes, thereby depriving you of the enjoyment of driving in peace and quiet. I took it back to Palladino Honda in Sudbury and they gave me a Hyundai Sonata in its place. The Sonata is a much better car. I just could not get over the noise. It… Read more

was really annoying. The swap took place 3 years ago and I am super glad with the car I have now. I will write a review on the Sonata also on this site.

I only owned the car for two weeks but it drove me bonkers.

BEST CAR EVER – This car is packed with features for a 2013 model the technology is unbelievable the horsepower is fantastic comfort second to none.I don't want to sell it is is so cool I could not find a better car anywhere Show details

Amazing luxury family sedan – I have a 2008 Honda Accord V6, I bought it in 2011 from Yarra Honda with 34,000 kms, 9 years later it has 119,000 and its still a joy to drive. The rear seat space is ridiculously spacious, particularly leg room and the boot is massive. The console and controls are absolutely fantastic to look at and use. Performance is fantastic. Only issue was a… Read more ·  1

leaky power steering pump at about 80,000 kms ($380 for a rebuild at a Honda dealer) and an alternator failure at 110,000 kms (about $700 by independent mechanic). Apart from those two items a joy to drive. Just make sure to put the RIGHT oil in the engine and gearbox and this is such a magnificent and rewarding car.

Last real Accord you can buy in Australia – Best Accord you can buy in Australia, with descent power (V6 206kw, 0-100 6.5 sec) and pretty good engine sound, modern technology (adaptive cruise control, radar). Quite impressive fuel economy on highways between 7.8 to 8.5l per 100km (98octane), city never was higher than 10. Bought it second hand with 145k km on a clock (full service… Read more ·  1

history) now 180k km, not a single issue, just regular maintenance. You can do 100% all services yourself if you keen, car very easy to work on. So, if you looking for family size stylish sedan, with a Japanese realibility and sports character V6 Accord will be the best option to buy. P.S. one thing I don't like: Transmission shifting quite slow, compared to modern automatic. However V6 comes with a 6 speed auto, will last forever.

Great car – I use this car to work, see family, go shopping Use it everyday Get this car serviced everytime it’s due, my mechanic hasn’t mentioned anything wrong with the vehicle, has been good. Show details ·  1

Impressive use of technology – Impressive use of technology. Accord Lane assist is very responsive. Assistive cruise control makes trips safer with Distance options to chose from. With many safety features Accord is one of the best family sedan Show details ·  1

Amazing honda – I love the driving pleasure of honda. Honda has been one of my favorite car. Its a joy to ride and drive. I love the luxery of honda accord. It is like a dream car for me. Show details ·  1

Great family car – Super comfortable large family car. Well appointed, great heated seats, rear window electronic sun visor, beautiful leather seats, super reliable. Reasonable service price. Love it and highly recommend, very happy. Show details ·  1

Hasn't missed a beat in 10 years ! – My euro included as standard every option available at the time. It has been the most reliable car I have owned and the most comfortable. A return trip Melbourne to Perth across the Nullarbor was an armchair drive all the way. If the current models are even half as good they would be worth buying! The only maintenance in over 110,000 has been the… Read more

normal wear and tear things (tyres, brakes etc). A really great example of a luxury touring car at an affordable price.

best car I have ever driven – I am 72 yrs young' I have driven all makes and models of cars to which the Honda accord euro was the most comfortable and reliable driven. the handling is excellent . fuel economy is also excellent. Show details

Best Car I've owed by far – My Honda Accord Vti-l 2019 was purchased for a comfortable drive on the weekends and road triping, bonus that it looks sporty and great to drive. It has all the latest technology from Apple Car Play & Android Auto, also featuring the Advanced Safety with Honda Sensing. Easy open Sunroof. It has an electric transparent sun visor on the rear window… Read more

that keeps the car cool in summer and protects the leather interior, the side windows also have retractable visors. Heated seats is a great addition especially on those cold days. Being brand new it had its first service and past with flying colours. Next service at 10,000.

Great Value For Money – We bought this Honda in 2010 second hand and hasn't missed a beat in all that time. Has been serviced regularly and no problems mechanically. Ultra comfortable and has extras that are now standard in later model vehicles. Show details

Great car – I've had this car since 2011 , naught it second hand I loved it so far, except having an issue with the main window power switch everything with this car has been great Show details

Realiable family car – Bought new and it's the 15th year with 220,000km+. Engine still in perfect condition and purring away. Just make sure you have all the oils changed regularly and this car will do the distance. I don't think i will ever sell this car and will continue to drive it as long as i live. In Australia, Honda's are known for being expensive to maintain but… Read more

on the contrary, parts are readily available from OEM to third party parts. One of the best honda i've ever owned so far. Negative points, car has rattles on the rear parcel shelve and has a mysterious leak on the rear door sill driver's side. Also, when changing the starter motor, make sure you buy OEM one as the car doesn't like 3rd party ones. You'd have the occasional CKP code error even if you've changed the sensor itself. I've come to live with it by resetting it when it appears using a scan tool.

Luxury vehicle for less price – Very nice car, had it for 2 years, 230k was on the clock but but I could drive smooth, my brother has Camry 16 but i could not feel any difference when it comes to soft suspension set up Show details

Excellent – My first ever Honda! It drives smoothly, the handling is perfect, the only thing I’m not sure about is the gear that’s called “S”. But other than that it is a great car to drive. It ok for fuel and it better than my other car was. Good car to drive.  Show details

To Perfect to Sell – Bought new in 2006 and now 12 years old with 331,000 km on it now. This car was to be sold after seven years but I cannot part with it as it looks and drives like new. Apart from expensive and frequent dealer servicing at every 10,000 km this car has cost me nothing to run over and above serving plus normal wear items (tyre, battery, brakes). On a… Read more

trip L/100 down to 6.7 and rarely over 10 in town driving. Yes, steering turn in is a bit slow but I have leant to adjust to that.

Fantastic – Performance is great Leg room excellent Low noise inside cabin Great features Luxury at an affordable price Awesome boot space, easy access to fuel and noot bonney releasses, Audio system with bluetooth, etc very good. Reverse camera comes in handy as well for tricky situations. Low profile tyres help you to hug the road giving a much better drive  Show details

Very comfortable Car – This is the best car I have owned. It is my third Honda and they have all been excellent. I have had this 2010 Accord for 4 months and have had no issues. It is quiet and comfortable and has plenty of power. Plenty of head and leg room and a big boot. So far It is using 9.14 L per 100km which is excellent for a car this size.  Show details

Great luxury car – Purchased Honda Accord v3.5 L. Very comfortable to drive as I spend a lot of hours driving as a salesperson. Purchased the upgraded leather seats version. Includes electric transparent sun visor across rear window - great for keeping car cooler when parked. Rear windows also have manually retractable window visors as well. Also ordered the standard tow bar and easily rows my 4.7 mtr aluminium fishing boat.  Show details

Reliable family car – I owned Accord 2008 V6 Luxury for 4 years and I was happy throughout. I upgraded recently but accord was very good in every regard. The only issue with this car (and I know many people who own Accord and they complain about the same. i.e, parts are very expensive. Hence it becomes nightmare to maintain it. You tend to leave maintenance… Read more

sometimes if you're low on budget.

One of the common issues with these cars is engine mount are worn quickly.

Generally it's a good car. I won't recommend it to my family because of above issues but if you can keep up with maintenance, by all means, own this car.

Bought this second hand, happy with my purchase – I moved to sydney last year and bought this car from a honda dealer. The car is spacious and the pick is great. Swift and easy to drive. Sturdy and strong. Great leg space. Its fuel efficiency is not so good so a bit costly in that aspect. Otherwise I am happy with this car. Its a reliable family car  Show details

Best family car ever – I bought my car during the end of financial year for $23,000, down from $29,000 typical price. Great driving experience and acceleration. Very good on fuel, 8L per 100km on mixed highway use. Dashboard is good and not too plastic like the Camry. Highly reliable and cheap maintenance cost. I got my own mobile mechanic to do the log… Read more

book service.

The only bad thing is the arrogant people at Honda sales. My second time buying a Honda at dealership and they always treat people badly.