Most reliable Accord models?
 

Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
years 1998 to 2008.

All input greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

On 1/30/2010 5:01 PM, Human Factors in the Training of Pilots By
Jefferson M. Koonce wrote:
> Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
> track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
> years 1998 to 2008.

I'm quite happy with my 2001 V6. No issues what-so-ever with the vehicle.

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:01:48 -0800 (PST), "Human Factors in the
Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce" <stephenjacob@gmail.com>
wrote:

>Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
>track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
>years 1998 to 2008.
>
>All input greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks.


My 2003 Accord has no repairs so far just maintenance but I read one
review once that said to avoid this year. Don't remember which one.
Unless you will do the work yourself, I'd go for a newer model like
2006 or 7. The 2008's and newer have premature brake issues.
Otherwise they are okay.

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

Human Factors in the Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce wrote:
> Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
> track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
> years 1998 to 2008.
>
> All input greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.

1. Library: Consumer Reports
2. Consumer Reports online

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

In article
<20bb9b44-e500-403f-9cdd-8e49ec1f1e83@a16g2000pre.googlegroups.com>,
"Human Factors in the Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce"
<stephenjacob@gmail.com> wrote:

> Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
> track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
> years 1998 to 2008.

If you want a V6, stay away from the 1998-2004 models. Even the 05
models are suspect in my mind, but absolutely the 2004 models and below
are dangerous buys--that is, unless you enjoy replacing automatic
transmissions.

If you want a 4 cylinder, 2000-2002 are excellent choices.

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:31:46 -0600, "Guy" <void@void.com> wrote:

>On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:01:48 -0800 (PST), "Human Factors in the
>Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce" <stephenjacob@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
>>track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
>>years 1998 to 2008.
>>
>>All input greatly appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks.
>
>
>My 2003 Accord has no repairs so far just maintenance but I read one
>review once that said to avoid this year. Don't remember which one.
>Unless you will do the work yourself, I'd go for a newer model like
>2006 or 7. The 2008's and newer have premature brake issues.
>Otherwise they are okay.


Just to add to my post above, my Accord is a LX model, 4 cyl
automatic.

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

Very helpful, thank you.

On Jan 30, 4:37 pm, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <el...@nastydesigns.com>
wrote:
> In article
> <20bb9b44-e500-403f-9cdd-8e49ec1f1...@a16g2000pre.googlegroups.com>,
> "Human Factors in the Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce"
>
> <stephenja...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
> > track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
> > years 1998 to 2008.
>
> If you want a V6, stay away from the 1998-2004 models. Even the 05
> models are suspect in my mind, but absolutely the 2004 models and below
> are dangerous buys--that is, unless you enjoy replacing automatic
> transmissions.
>
> If you want a 4 cylinder, 2000-2002 are excellent choices.

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

"Jason Bourne" <jg@spy.net> wrote in message
news:hk2dcp$ta7$1@news.albasani.net...
> 1. Library: Consumer Reports
> 2. Consumer Reports online

The #2 option requires subscription though ($!)

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:elmop-9207B7.19370330012010@nothing.attdns.com...
> In article
> <20bb9b44-e500-403f-9cdd-8e49ec1f1e83@a16g2000pre.googlegroups.com>,
> "Human Factors in the Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce"
> <stephenjacob@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
>> track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
>> years 1998 to 2008.
>
> If you want a V6, stay away from the 1998-2004 models. Even the 05
> models are suspect in my mind, but absolutely the 2004 models and below
> are dangerous buys--that is, unless you enjoy replacing automatic
> transmissions.
>
> If you want a 4 cylinder, 2000-2002 are excellent choices.

Hi Elmo,
4 years on our 2006 EX V6 and no tranny problems. Been an all-around
pleasure to drive.

Jon

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

In article <7sombkFqsaU1@mid.individual.net>,
"Zeppo" <zeppo@hotmail.org> wrote:

> 4 years on our 2006 EX V6 and no tranny problems. Been an all-around
> pleasure to drive.

Yep.

But the odds are way against anyone buying it used.

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

On 01/30/10 17:31, Guy wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:01:48 -0800 (PST), "Human Factors in the
> Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce"<stephenjacob@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
>> track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
>> years 1998 to 2008.
>>
>> All input greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks.
>
>
> My 2003 Accord has no repairs so far just maintenance but I read one
> review once that said to avoid this year. Don't remember which one.
> Unless you will do the work yourself, I'd go for a newer model like
> 2006 or 7. The 2008's and newer have premature brake issues.
> Otherwise they are okay.

I'll echo Guy's positive report on the 2003 Accords, specifically a 2003
EX Sedan, I4, 5Auto. Only non routine service, besides a couple of tires
which ran over weird stuff, e.g., a chuck of radio antenna, my only
service was to replace a rear O2 sensor which was failing. I've had it
since new, 67,000 miles.

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

In article <hkca0t01ta4@news7.newsguy.com>,
Tony Harding <tharding@newsguy.com> wrote:

> > My 2003 Accord has no repairs so far just maintenance but I read one
> > review once that said to avoid this year. Don't remember which one.
> > Unless you will do the work yourself, I'd go for a newer model like
> > 2006 or 7. The 2008's and newer have premature brake issues.
> > Otherwise they are okay.
>
> I'll echo Guy's positive report on the 2003 Accords, specifically a 2003
> EX Sedan, I4, 5Auto. Only non routine service, besides a couple of tires
> which ran over weird stuff, e.g., a chuck of radio antenna, my only
> service was to replace a rear O2 sensor which was failing. I've had it
> since new, 67,000 miles.

However, the odds are against the 2003 model--simply because it was the
first model year of an entirely new model, completely new from the
inside out.

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

Elmo, are you making a general observation about the first production
year of any new model, or do you have a specific concern with the
Accords from 2003? or both?

> However, the odds are against the 2003 model--simply because it was the
> first model year of an entirely new model, completely new from the
> inside out.

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

In article
<dd8009bf-b054-4a98-a5b5-628931b378ec@g8g2000pri.googlegroups.com>,
"Human Factors in the Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce"
<stephenjacob@gmail.com> wrote:

> > However, the odds are against the 2003 model--simply because it was the
> > first model year of an entirely new model, completely new from the
> > inside out.
>
> Elmo, are you making a general observation about the first production
> year of any new model, or do you have a specific concern with the
> Accords from 2003? or both?

First production year of any all-new model (not simple refresh).

Not saying they're crap, but the odds of getting a unit that isn't built
so well are greater, not to mention it's probably the 2005 models that
got the fixes they discovered they needed as they worked on 2003 models
that were out in the hands of real people.

Re: Most reliable Accord models?
 

On 2/3/2010 4:13 PM Elmo P. Shagnasty spake these words of knowledge:

> In article <hkca0t01ta4@news7.newsguy.com>,
> Tony Harding <tharding@newsguy.com> wrote:
>
>> > My 2003 Accord has no repairs so far just maintenance but I read one
>> > review once that said to avoid this year. Don't remember which one.
>> > Unless you will do the work yourself, I'd go for a newer model like
>> > 2006 or 7. The 2008's and newer have premature brake issues.
>> > Otherwise they are okay.
>>
>> I'll echo Guy's positive report on the 2003 Accords, specifically a 2003
>> EX Sedan, I4, 5Auto. Only non routine service, besides a couple of tires
>> which ran over weird stuff, e.g., a chuck of radio antenna, my only
>> service was to replace a rear O2 sensor which was failing. I've had it
>> since new, 67,000 miles.
>
> However, the odds are against the 2003 model--simply because it was the
> first model year of an entirely new model, completely new from the
> inside out.

Right.

2003 LX Accord, 4-cyl automatic.

I bought it new, drove it over 40,000 miles the first year. It has
never had any problem except that I replaced a secondary oxygen sensor
when it was three years old or so.

Now has just over 140,000 miles, and my daughter drives it daily.

I drive a 2004 Accord, 6-cyl stick. Very nice, although it only has
85,000 miles.


RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
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