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2005 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 303 repairs.
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2005 Honda Accord repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 277 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Honda Accord

Engine not specified

Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

16740 mi

C $85
unexpectedly burned over 1/2 liter of oil in 2000 kms. They could not find the source of leak or consumption 

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2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.0L V6 Hybrid 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in New Hampshire, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009

65000 mi

US $400
Engine light. They charged me $90 to "update parameters", and it still comes back on once in a while. It's been a problem with this car. I wonder if it has something to do with the octane rating of the fuel I use. I moved up to 89 to see if it goes away. 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009

49000 mi

US $60
Had software program updated to improve upon mileage. Also had a few minor items repaired since just purchased this car. Had oil changed and brakes checked also. 
Jun 2010

59000 mi

US $250
Driver door locking actuator replaced. Door had to be locked with key prior to the actuator being replaced. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Dec 2007 - Oct 2009
Mar 2008

37000 mi
One repair in march was for a check engine and IMA lamp. This was addressed under warranty from the dealership with a software update. was in shop 1 day, and repair is successful (partially). The update caused a failure of the ANC (active noise cancellation) system, which was causing a low pitch reverberation feedback sound occasionally. This was repaired DIY by disconnecting the front mic. for the system, disabling it. The sound this system 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2007

61000 mi

US $200
The heater control valve malfunctioned and as a result my vehicle didn't have any heat. 
Honda Accord in Oklahoma, United States
Dec 2008 - Dec 2011
Jun 2009

54000 mi

US $50
ANC unit(Active Noise Cancellation)was faulty. rtained to TSB 06-005 dated 3/24/06. This caused a case of the "harmonic drones" which I think was described on Edmunds Town Hall forum. It was a sound like someone who has the bass turned up too loud. 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2013
Aug 2012

80000 mi

US $200
Door lock on driver's side failed. Replaced actuator. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013

148820 mi

C $5
Power door locks stopped working on rear drivers side door. Broken wires in the harness were found near the door hinges. Front frame sway bar bushings were worn, causing noise. Frame sway bar bushings were replaced 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
Jan 2013

41000 mi

US $3000
IMA checklight went on. Warranty replacement of IMA bat with reman one. Charge control module changed, so driving performance degraded-worse mileage and engine power, as regenerative braking, electric assist were reduced, esp at low speeds. 
Honda Accord in South Dakota, United States
- Oct 2009
Oct 2009

75000 mi

US $300
Replace the door lock motors on passenger and driver front doors 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Mar 2015 - Jan 2022
Nov 2015

101600 mi

US $14
Passenger side door would not lock/unlock remotely. Power lock actuator replaced. 
Feb 2016

102600 mi

US $332
Front lower control arm bushings were torn. Both front LCAs replaced. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Sep 2015
Jan 2010

98000 mi
IMA and engine light turned on. Dealer performed "software update" on IMA battery. Electric door actuator replaced. Covered by extended warranty. 
Jul 2010 IMA and engine light came on while driving through Mojave Desert (117 degrees). Dealer scanned error code showed IMA battery needed to be replaced. Cost would have been $4,000. Did not have work done. 
Dec 2010

114000 mi

US $300
IMA battery replaced IMA (hybrid) battery failure. Replaced IMA battery. Battery warranty is 8 years/80k miles. Honda America agreed to pay for battery ($4k) if I paid labor. 
Honda Accord in Washington, United States
Aug 2010 - Jul 2018
Sep 2010

69000 mi

US $86
Replaced driver side door lock accuator. 
Oct 2010

69000 mi

US $260
Active Noise Cancellation (A.N.C.)was malfunctioning. I replaced the module, There is a TSB on this problem. 
Jan 2011

72000 mi

US $40
replaced seat heater light bulbs. There are 3 lights in each switch, 4 out of six bulbs were bad, had to remove trim around shifter to gain access to the switches 
Aug 2011

77000 mi

US $36
Had to replace the Passenger front door lock actuator. Removed door panel stripped the head on one the striker screws and had to drill out. This added considerably to the repair time. Did the Driver side less than a year ago. 
Oct 2014

120000 mi

US $385
Sent the CD-rom navigation drive to Alpine for repairs. It would no longer read the navigation disc 
Jul 2015

126200 mi
Air conditioner is not cooling 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2011 - Jan 2016
Nov 2012

103740 mi

C $1000
Seized right rear caliper...No aftermarket one available as it is a hybrid. $311 from dealer...Also pads needed to be replaced and brake service for rest of vehicle. ABS light and Traction control light on. Right rear wheel sensor fault stored in computer. Part ordered. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2015
Mar 2012

47000 mi

US $57
Shift Indicator light was out. 
Dec 2015

85000 mi

US $3100
IMA was failing. Check Engine light and IMA light came on. Mileage had been dropping, and the battery indicator was not acting properly. Had been going on for a while, but when the lights came on, we knew it was time.Also updated software 
Honda Accord in Oregon, United States
Jan 2007 - Oct 2008
Aug 2007

14000 mi
Accord has a noise suppressor when the engine goes from 6 to 3 cylinders. This is a counter-wave to the noise produced. I now am hearing this noise at various times. When we went for a test drive was not able to reproduce noise. They say that until noise 
Oct 2007

18000 mi

US $27
As of November 28th the noise problem has not reoccured. However I did have a 3rd incedent of a "dead" battery. When I took it to dealer they found battery to be defective and replaced it under the warrenty. This was much to my satisfaction. 
Jul 2008

26000 mi

US $50
At oil change I again complained of "booming noise" but was not able to duplicate. 4 weeks later I was able to show noise at 55 MPH. After testing they had to order Speaker kit to replace defective one. This was done next day. Cost $50 to be refunded. 
Honda Accord in Alabama, United States
Mar 2007 - Aug 2011
Jun 2007

37000 mi
driver door power lock inop 
Feb 2009

60000 mi

US $27
The front passenger side door power lock actuator started operating slowly. Bought the $27 actuator from the dealer and replaced it myself. 
Jan 2010

81000 mi
The car started with the traditional starter (instead of the hybrid motor) and the check engine, battery, and IMA light lit up. Shut down and restarted (normally) and only the check engine light remained. DTC P15A5 and P0000. TSB 06-021 fixed it. 

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2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
May 2010 - Apr 2012
Mar 2012

69000 mi

US $2000
Left rear wheel caliper froze,destroyed pads/rotor.Replaced right rear caliper,both sets of rear pads/rotors.Replaced timing belt,water pump, hoses/belts.Synthetic oil change,air,oil,cabin filters replaced.Replaced tranny fluid and coolant, 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Dec 2006 - Sep 2017
Jan 2015

134000 mi

US $360
Filled with R134a and dye to check for leak 
Aug 2016

170000 mi

US $90
Replace hood lift struts. Hood no longer stayed open on its own. 
Dec 2016

177000 mi

US $150
Replace rear calipers and pads 
Jan 2017

183000 mi

US $60
Replace rubber air box duct. Rubber too stiff due to age. 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2017
Mar 2011

36000 mi

US $400
Rear Calipers froze and burned out rear brake pads; needed new calipers and brake pads at 36k miles 
May 2012

39300 mi
Replaced engine due to severe piston slap; entire short block/gaskets etc replaced with 39k 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2015 - May 2018
Dec 2015

177000 mi

US $75
Replaced the serpentine belt tensioner that was vibrating for years. Also replaced belt as well. 
Jul 2016

156000 mi

US $110
lower ball joint, pass side 
Aug 2016

157000 mi

US $80
Front and side engine mounts replaced. 
Sep 2016

152000 mi

US $12
Replaced rear left end link seeking source of a clicking noise that seemed to be coming from the rear. Was just a little loose. Didn't fix the noise. 
Nov 2016

156400 mi

US $70
Right CV Axle clicked. Replaced with new carquest. 
Dec 2016

162000 mi

US $59
Replaced right side strut assembly 
Feb 2017

164000 mi

US $73
Replaced headlights 
Mar 2017

167400 mi

US $123
Driver Axle 
Apr 2017

166000 mi
Changed brake pads on all wheels. Lubed slider pins. 
Sep 2017

174000 mi

US $100
worn tie rod ball joint Upper and lower control arms, stabilizer end links on driver side. 
Jan 2018

177000 mi

US $5
Rear caliper stuck. Rebuilding with new seals. 
Mar 2018

181000 mi

US $50
Replaced lower and upper control arms and end link on the passenger side. 
Apr 2018

181550 mi

US $370
Changed tires 
Honda Accord in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2016 - Mar 2019
Dec 2016

137000 mi

US $255
Power steering had been rattling and moaning for the last two years when below 30 degrees outside. The unit failed completely when temp hit -1. 
Mar 2017

139000 mi

US $40
Tire came off the bead 
Jan 2018

148000 mi

US $30
Replaced headlights - had the fancy and expensive halogens, those stupid things burnt out in a year. Put cheap regular ones in as replacement. Also threw in some led tail light replacements. Won't ever have to change those again :) 
Mar 2018

152000 mi
Steering pump is moaning and wailing again, it's difficult to turn sometimes, and the pulley rattles. I've decided to live with it. This thing is too old to fix, I'd rather just replace it. The shop I used to replace the pump when it broke last year must have screwed something up, because it shouldn't be doing this after 4 months of use. 
Feb 2019

160000 mi

US $50
Spark plug on cylinder #3 blew out of the head. Required welding a tap onto an extension to fix, as paying for removing the engine would have cost more than the car is worth. 
Mar 2019

160000 mi
The engine failed catastrophically while I was driving to work. The car is dead 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Jan 2010 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

45000 mi

US $500
Stabilizer clips Replace catalytic converter heat shield 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2015
Nov 2012

129000 mi

US $370
power stearing line burst 
Mar 2014

140000 mi

US $1500
power steering system replacement 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
May 2015 - Nov 2020
Jul 2015

176000 mi

US $350
Ac condenser leaking had to be replaced and freon refilled 
Oct 2016

160500 mi

US $400
Motor mounts need to be replaced, engine was moving very badly felt like a transmission slip 
Nov 2017

172000 mi

US $780
Pads rotors calipers 
Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

87000 mi

US $530
engine not firing on all cylinders. replace plugs and more 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Jan 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

76000 mi
My transmission has developed a very loud whine and my mechanic says it will fail soon. At 75k miles, this is unacceptable. The replacement cost will be very high. 
Honda Accord in Alabama, United States
May 2014 - Nov 2018
May 2014

130000 mi

US $75
Lift Hood Supports/Struts were shot, needed to be replaced. $35 per strut, now hood opens easily. Very simple repair. Just pull out tabs to remove, then snap on new parts. 
Mar 2015

138000 mi

US $430
Starter went bad. Got car towed to a mechanic and the problem was fixed within three hours. $430 for new starter & labor. 
Jan 2017

US $338
Fuel Vapor Canister needed to be replaced due to it being stuck/clogged; Triggered a check-engine light on my dashboard 
Jun 2017

171000 mi

US $800
Both front struts and rear struts were replaced 
Aug 2017

177000 mi

US $450
Freon was leaking. Symptom: Driver side blowing warmer than passenger side when A/C is on. First mechanic replaced blend door actuator ($200). Second mechanic found freon leak at high pressure fill valve. Replaced both low & high pressure valves ($100). Recharged refrigerant ($100). 
Mar 2018

184000 mi

US $65
Passenger low beam headlight burnt out; replaced 
May 2018

188000 mi

US $259
Replaced serpentine belt tensioner and installed new belt (belt itself was pre-purchased elsewhere) 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2017
Jul 2014

132000 mi

US $30
POWER STEERING RETURN TUBE RUSTED OUT AND LEAKED. 
Feb 2015

140300 mi

US $1
Pump suction side o-ring 
Mar 2016

152000 mi

US $400
Coolant pump leak 
Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2018
Nov 2013

112300 mi
Hybrid battery went out at 112,000 
Aug 2015

171000 mi
need to replace arm bushing to wheel 
Honda Accord in Iowa, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2017
Sep 2012

85000 mi

US $180
Left rear caliper stuck. Required new caliper, rotor and pads. Performed fluid flush at the same time. 
Aug 2016

113900 mi

US $200
Leaking rear shock - replaced shocks. 
Dec 2016

116000 mi

US $250
Power steering pump 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015

243000 mi
Transmission started slipping, resulting in a shot tranny 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Sep 2012
Mar 2011

66000 mi

US $600
Transmission failure Transmission failure Needs break pad and rotor replacement 
Apr 2011

66500 mi
Engine misfire noticed by engine light turning on. Not sure of the specifics but Honda auto shop paid for the repairs. 
Honda Accord in New Hampshire, United States
Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
Oct 2014

142000 mi

US $4700
Entire transmission was replaced. All components between the front hubs (CV joints, differential, transmission, etc) needed to be replaced after catastrophic transmission failure at 142,000 miles. 
Aug 2015 Power steering lines replaced under recall. Was still noisy and rough. Replacing power steering pump diminished but did not eradicate the issue. 
Honda Accord in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2016
Mar 2016

130000 mi

US $6
Car was whining when turning. I changed out the o-ring on the power steering supply line to the engine.https://youtu.be/GR5QN3A3rJ4 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Oct 2011 - Mar 2014
Mar 2012

89000 mi

US $120
Catalytic converter was loose, Honda installed some hose clamps to stop the rattling. They said this repair should last about 3 years, and it's a common problem with Honda vehicles. 
Nov 2012

98000 mi

US $595
Airbag light on Front control arm bushings 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015

115300 mi

US $10
noisy power steering from cold start. replaced inlet hose o ring. 
Sep 2016

130000 mi
ac drain clogged 
Jul 2017

136000 mi

US $500
replaced power steering pump 
Honda Accord in Ohio, United States
Feb 2008 - Dec 2012
Sep 2008

60000 mi

US $250
driver side rear stabilizer bar needed replaced. 
Nov 2009

90000 mi

US $150
passenger rear caliper seized up, had to replace. 
Aug 2012

136400 mi

US $70
Idle pulley bearings wore out and needed replaced. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

93000 mi

US $675
AC Compressor Was Replaced 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Oct 2017 - May 2018
May 2018

217000 mi

US $17
Replaced wiper blades 
Honda Accord in Delaware, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2011
Mar 2009

49000 mi

US $80
Weird noise when starting up. 
Apr 2009

49000 mi

US $80
Noise when starting car 
Sep 2011

65000 mi
Remote keyless entry not working, needed to replace module. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Nov 2023
Jan 2018

84000 mi

US $50
P/S intake hose replaced 
May 2022

124000 mi

US $650
replaced starter and battery 
Jul 2022

125200 mi

US $20
replaced shift knob button 
Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

49600 mi

C $150
Changed rear brake discs and pads. Routine maintenance on a car that is under utilized. 
Apr 2020

62620 mi

C $250
ABS sensor on rear passenger side failed and caused ABS warning light to come on. Replaced sensor and it worked fine. 
Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
Dec 2011

57000 mi

US $900
Routine maintenance plus bushings for the steering system 
Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2018 - Apr 2022
Jul 2019

124000 mi

C $45
Replaced the drivers side door lock actuator 
Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

34000 mi
Squeak from right front suspension when going over bumps at low speeds. Dealer looked at it while in for routine oil change, said everything was tight underneath car and to keep an eye on it. Squeak has not returned to date. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

80000 mi

US $700
Replacement of power steering pump 
Honda Accord in Arizona, United States
Jan 2009 - Sep 2011
Feb 2009

47000 mi
Power steering pump making audible noise when car is started first thing in the morning. Air bubbles in the power steering fluid are noticible but once the car warms up (5 min.) all symptoms are gone. 
May 2010

64600 mi

US $10
Power steering pump had been sucking in air for about a year. Finally replaced the inlet joint o-ring on the pump. Cost was under $10 for fluid and o-ring. Dealership wanted $190 for this job. Pump still damaged since I waited to repair 
Nov 2010

72000 mi

US $335
Because I waited to fix the issue with my power steering which only required replacing a $1 o-ring, I ended up doing irreperable damage to the pump. Power steering pump was not getting any hydraulic pressure. Had to replace 
Mar 2011

76000 mi

US $380
More work done on the power steering on the car. Replaced the high pressure hose on the power steering. 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017

210000 mi
still being looked into. was flooded a year ago and parts of engine were replaced. check engine came on a year later, mech deciding whether engine or tranny effected. 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Feb 2008 - Jan 2012
Apr 2008

15000 mi
Chirping noise coming from the engine, that was neglected for almost a year, was finally diagnosed by the dealer as a faulty Timing Belt Tensioner that kept rubbing into the belt. Dealer replaced the Timing Belt and the noise is gone. 

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2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Georgia, United States
Sep 2014 - May 2016
Nov 2014

187600 mi

US $400
P0420 code. Rear catalytic converter replaced. O2 sensor not replaced. Fixed the problem. 
Jun 2015

196000 mi

US $40
AC not cool. Recharged AC system with refrigerant from Autozone. No leaks. Now blows cold air. 
May 2016

200000 mi
AC not blowing cold, recharged the car a year ago, seems to be a leak or consumption 
Honda Accord in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

213300 mi

US $75
Sway bar link was loose making clunking noise. Tightened blot and nut. Noise went away. 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Dec 2011 - Jul 2018
Sep 2014

76000 mi

US $200
Had sticking rear caliper and rear pads replaced 
Jun 2015

80000 mi

US $65
Replaced driver's front caliper 
Jun 2017

97000 mi

US $300
installed new pads, rotors, and caliper had sway bar link replaced wheel sensor failed. replaced. 
Honda Accord in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2015 - Apr 2017
Apr 2016

95060 mi

C $320
Remove and replace clutch master cylinder and repair cable. 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Oct 2009 - Aug 2014
Oct 2010

57300 mi
Car had heavy vibration from front end while driving under load (accelerating and/or going uphill). Dealer diagnosed replacement of both axles which solved the problem. Long repair time was because parts had to be ordered since this is a relatively rare m 
Oct 2011

65200 mi
Oxygen sensor had to be replaced. Covered under extended HondaCare warranty 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jun 2015
Jan 2011

50780 mi

C $600
Replaced catalytic converter heat shields. 
Apr 2011

44020 mi

C $450
The rear sway bar links had to be replaced. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Sep 2015
Nov 2013

193400 mi

US $45
Headlights replaced 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015

102080 mi

C $875
All oxygen sensors apparently needed to be replaced 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Mar 2014

95480 mi
Heat shield above the catalyst broke loose. 
Jun 2022

177940 mi

C $120
Replaced left rear caliper 
Honda Accord in Jalisco, Mexico
Feb 2007 - May 2014
Nov 2008

45260 mi

$485
Brakes. 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014

119000 mi

US $350
Repaired drivers door lock 
Jan 2017

131200 mi
Ignition switch and starter 
Honda Accord in Maryland, United States
Aug 2016 - Nov 2018
Jan 2017

134500 mi

US $420
Alternator was behaving erratically under load. Voltage drop to approx 10 volts and would fluctuate. 
Jun 2017

145000 mi

US $380
Variable timing solenoid replaced after P1009 code 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014

101300 mi

US $50
Remove and replace the downstream CO2 sensor which was providing a false reading. 
Aug 2017

108738 mi

US $884
Remove and replace, power steering pump,  front crank pulley, water pump, fan belt kit/pulleys. 
Honda Accord in Indiana, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

288000 mi

US $365
Alternator bearings howling. 
Honda Accord in Oregon, United States
Feb 2010 - Jan 2022
Dec 2013

89000 mi
Both rear doors are difficult to close. Black plastic connector between door and frame is broken. 
Feb 2020

140000 mi

US $30
linkage from wiper motor to wiper blades wore out, had to replace 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Mar 2017 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017

1902000 mi

US $500
Clutch replacement. The linings simply wore out after 195,XXX miles... while they were in there they replaced the slave cylinder as well. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
Apr 2016

86000 mi

US $35
"Service engine" light came on while stuck in traffic. Obtained code reader off internet, which returned Code P1009: Issues with variable timing, but also first to check oil. Oil checked, Very low. Repleted, light went off. No leaks found. 
Honda Accord in Vermont, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2012

154000 mi

US $350
The o2 sensor went, which is has before. A simple problem, with the sensor being and expensive part. Labor was not expensive. 
Jun 2016

173000 mi
Cruise control failed, decided not to repair 

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2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Alabama, United States
Apr 2007 - Nov 2007
Apr 2007

30025 mi
Thread on Steering wheel; Light behind sunroof control panel; rear view mirror shaking (not repaired) 
Honda Accord in Indiana, United States
Apr 2016 - Feb 2017
Dec 2016

225000 mi

US $10
Transmission shudders when a accelerating gradually. Added a tube of Dr Tranny Shudder Stop 
Honda Accord in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

124620 mi

C $148
Alternator tested, battery tested and replaced. 
Honda Accord in Nebraska, United States
Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
Dec 2021

222000 mi

US $798
Original starter worn out, replaced with new. 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2014

90300 mi

US $700
Exhaust manifold gasket had a crack that caused fumes to enter the cabin and the car made a sputtering noise whenever the accelerator was applied. Rear calipers were bad and I had no braking in the rear. 
Jun 2014

92000 mi
No ac refrigerant was in the car. System was evacuated and recharged. Dye was added to test for leaks, none yet found. 
Aug 2015

95300 mi

US $63
Sway bar link 
Nov 2017

103000 mi

US $380
Alternator was making noises and was likely about to fail. Red battery indicator light was on the dash. Went away after replacement 
Jun 2018

104000 mi

US $80
P0139 - downstream oxygen sensor failed. replaced 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Feb 2007 - Apr 2016
Aug 2007

35890 mi
REPLACED BOTH FRONT BEARINGS UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACED BY DEALER JUSt ON TIME BEFORE WARRANTY END. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Aug 2016

104000 mi

US $600
Alternator needed replacement 
Honda Accord in Minnesota, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

136000 mi

US $280
Grinding sound caused me to think a brake job was needed. Took it in, and it turns out I was right. Pads and rotors were replaced. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Jul 2018
Feb 2016

99000 mi

US $240
Door lock actuator on passenger side rear got stuck 
Honda Accord in Iowa, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015

82000 mi

US $250
Starter motor failed, second time in our ownership history. Part replaced under warranty, but we paid for labor. 
Jun 2016

92000 mi

US $300
Replaced the right front wheel bearing 
Jul 2017

98000 mi

US $260
Replaced right front CV joint 
Jan 2018

98001 mi

US $230
Replaced left CV joint 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Mar 2005 - Jul 2008
May 2005

46000 mi

US $180
Failure of dummy lights to signal fading battery. Stranded and towed to dealership, even though I tried to kick start the manual. Disappointed in manual transmission vs. onboard computer. 
Honda Accord in Florida, United States
Feb 2014 - Jul 2016
Apr 2015

114200 mi

US $150
Headliner drooping. Needed replacement. 
Mar 2016

127000 mi

US $430
Starter died on a Friday evening. Paid a bit extra to get it back on the road, pronto. 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
Mar 2015

161000 mi

US $600
Right hand (I think) side of engine cradle was almost rusted through. Left hand side was fine. 
Jan 2016

154700 mi

US $700
Timing Chain 
Honda Accord in United Arab Emirates
Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015

120900 mi

¤500
Ignition problem. Car was not going on. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

158000 mi

US $335
The front end of the car started clicking at turns. It started only on cold weather but started doing it all year due to worn CV axel. 
Oct 2014

159500 mi

US $130
Battery replacement 
Oct 2016

189000 mi

US $574
new starter installed 
Apr 2017

198000 mi

US $350
Replace wheel hub on front driver wheel as lug bolts were not being held by the hub. Bearings were replaced as well as preventative maintenance. 
Sep 2017

209000 mi

US $40
Replaced front driver side door lock actuator as front driver side door lock would not work with the remote. 
May 2018

223000 mi

US $670
New struts/shock absorbers installed due to poor driving and clunking noise over the bumps. The tires were also wearing unevenly so tires were also replaced (not included in the total as tires are wear item). 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Feb 2010 - Aug 2014
Dec 2011

101000 mi
Catalytic converter rusted. Not replaced. 
Dec 2012

125000 mi

US $700
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield was rusted through and was replaced Rear sway bar bushings replaced 
Honda Accord in New Brunswick, Canada
Sep 2008 - Dec 2015
May 2008

58900 mi

C $90
Failed oxygen sensor (check engine light) 
Sep 2010

113460 mi

C $200
Check engine light and rough idling when warm in Drive. Cannot find source of problem 
Oct 2011

132680 mi

C $189
Ball joint Rough idle when stopped in gear. Will order coil to see if fix works. 
Jan 2013

176220 mi

C $160
Exhaust donut leak behind engine 
Jul 2013

158380 mi

C $250
Ball joint and suspension links 
Feb 2014

168640 mi

C $40
Turn signal relay (left turn signals not working) 
May 2014

171740 mi

C $600
Right bearing and left control arm 
Oct 2015

190960 mi

C $832
Ball joints (2) 
Honda Accord in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2014
May 2011

80000 mi

US $240
rear sway links replaced Replaced sway bolt links, four wheel alignment. 
Jul 2013

120800 mi

US $1500
The alternator stopped charging the battery and had to be replaced. Lower ball joints were replaced Check engine light went on. OBD showed a problem with the catalytic converter. 
Feb 2014

135000 mi

US $850
Replaced the catalitic converter 
Mar 2014

136000 mi

US $100
Replaced the emissions sensor and 2 weeks later replaced the catalytic converter again. 
May 2014

139700 mi

US $100
Cleaned the PCV valve to try to resolve the emissions error 
Dec 2014

149000 mi
Emissions problem never resolved. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2017
Feb 2013

90000 mi
The issue was a "Check Engine Light," and the non-dealership mechanic replaced the oxygen sensor. 
Aug 2013

94000 mi

US $633
Compressor fan clutch broke. Had clutch and associated wiring harness replaced. 
Sep 2013

95000 mi

US $180
Battery died, replaced. 
May 2015

104900 mi

US $650
Replaced oil cover gasket and oil pan gasket. 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Jul 2010 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 The cruise control button on the steering wheel would not stay engaged. Used the tip of a toothpick to hold it down and it worked fine. 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Honda Accord in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2007 - Jul 2017
Apr 2008

25420 mi
ICAT Sensor at bottom of radiator producing overheat reading while engine temp stays normal. 
May 2008

26660 mi
Replaced bad temp gage/sensor. 
Sep 2010

53940 mi

C $559
Brakes seized. 
May 2011

63240 mi

C $85
hood latch sensor faulty triggering alarm every 30 minutes  
Oct 2012

85120 mi

C $450
new front struts Airbag sensor under passenger seat not working, replaced 
Jun 2013

104160 mi

C $180
Replaced burned out rear wheel passenger bearing 
Jan 2014

91840 mi
Flickering CEL. O2 sensor changed never reoccurred. 
Jun 2014

112840 mi
new cable new linkage 
Oct 2014

115000 mi
window lock stuck could not open any rear or passenger-front window 
Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
Jun 2009

70000 mi

US $280
Thermostat in radiator went out. 
Honda Accord in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2009 - Aug 2012
Mar 2012

83080 mi

C $300
Replaced end links on stabilizer bar 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Jun 2009 - Apr 2017
Mar 2010

75000 mi

US $250
Check engine light was on...a sensor needed to be replaced 
Aug 2012

100000 mi
Front tires squeal when making a sharp turn 
Dec 2014

120000 mi

US $1200
Stabilizer bar replaced. 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

95000 mi

US $125
removed bent pin on ignition lock 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Jun 2008 - Apr 2011
May 2010

65000 mi

US $180
door locks failed to work with remote control but would work with key. 
Honda Accord in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2007 - Dec 2021
Oct 2010

41540 mi
EGR intermittent problem, dealer replaced for free 
Aug 2016

101220 mi

C $1400
CV axle worn, causing shudders when lugging. Part is very expensive. Replacement time is only an hour. 
Jul 2018

121520 mi

C $240
Alternator failed. 
Feb 2021

145700 mi

C $190
Starter motor failed. Replaced with remanufactured unit. 
Honda Accord in New Hampshire, United States
Apr 2007 - Jan 2013
Aug 2008

37000 mi
Dealer replaced an accessory belt previously, and did not properly replace PS reservoir - was bouncing on idler pulley, wearing a hole. Dealer replaced reservoir at no cost to me in a separate visit... 
Dec 2011

100000 mi

US $300
Car had clicking sound on turns and acceleration - had a bad driver's side half-shaft and was replaced with rebuilt unit. Also had rear brake shoes/drum replaced 
Nov 2012

115700 mi

US $250
Replaced passenger side drive shaft/CV joints due to binding/grinding of bearings inside of outer CV joint (similar to the driver side behavior from a year earlier) 
Honda Accord in Louisiana, United States
Oct 2006 - May 2008
Nov 2006

40000 mi

US $780
A/C Condenser failure, honda claims road debris caused a hole. No hole visible...probably faulty design. Honda eventually accepts responsibility. 
Nov 2007

53000 mi

US $115
Oxygen Sensor failed @ 52,000 miles. 
Honda Accord in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2007 - Jan 2012
Jul 2009

181040 mi

C $300
right rear wheel bearing 
Honda Accord in Nebraska, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2019
Sep 2013

106000 mi
Driver's door lock actuator was working intermittently, so a shop replaced it. Driver's seat belt buckle-SRS sensor inside buckle was failing, which set off SRS light on instrument panel. Dealer replaced entire buckle assy under lifetime seatbelt warranty. 
May 2014

115000 mi

US $120
Replaced front passenger's door lock actuator and cable. Actuator was failing and mechanic discovered the cable was stretched. 
Oct 2015

131000 mi

US $485
Original starter started showing signs of failure. Had independent Honda repair shop replace the starter with a new one. 
Sep 2017

151000 mi

US $600
Body shop repaired rust above windshield that had been spreading for some time and was showing signs of water intrusion into the cabin (also had to replace windshield). They also repaired a small patch of rust along the driver's side rear wheel well. 
Nov 2017

153000 mi

US $100
Child - proof locks on both rear doors would not disengage. Repair shop discovered both lock cables were stretched, and both were subsequently replaced. 
Dec 2017

155000 mi

US $400
Had a local upholstery shop recondition the leather on the driver's seat and replace the leather cover on the center console. 
Apr 2018

159000 mi

US $220
Rear sway bar links and bushings were replaced, as they were worn out. 
Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2011 - Apr 2015
Mar 2012

73000 mi
Catalytic converter went bad causing a Code 420P. 
Apr 2013

76300 mi

US $178
Passenger Side Front Door Lock Actuator 
Jun 2013

77500 mi

US $75
o2 Sensor was showing a P0141 error code Replaced faulty o2 sensor. Ordered Honda OEM part online. Rented tools needed from Advance Auto. Hard to remove from catalytic converter but lucky not in snow belt where it would have been rusted on. Significantly cheaper than dealer. 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2005 - Jul 2011
Sep 2005

1000 mi
Pieces of plastic shipping cover left between hubcap and steel rim. 
Aug 2007

39000 mi
Dash lights flicker Svc. writer pounded on dashboard to try to replicate dash flicker (while we were standing there) at previous service. Most rattles fixed, some still present. 
Feb 2009

66000 mi
Updated computer software to new program that decreases torque during cold starts -- car would lurch at stoplights -- problem resolved with updated software.  
Aug 2010

91000 mi

US $300
Front wheel bearing 
Jul 2011

109000 mi
Radio lights still flickering when sold. New owner plans to install aftermarket radio. 
Honda Accord in British Columbia, Canada
May 2006 - Mar 2014
Aug 2012

88000 mi

C $560
alternator needed replacing 
Honda Accord in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2016
Feb 2011

131703 mi

US $84
Replaced downstream oxygen sensor 
Oct 2011

142700 mi

US $65
Replaced battery 
Apr 2014

184800 mi

US $64
Replaced serpentine belt and tensioner pulley, pulley making noise, dragging the belt. 
Nov 2014

195300 mi

US $15
Driver's side windshield washer nozzle cracked 
Feb 2015

199300 mi

US $579
Moderate vibration only under load at 55-65 mph. No vibration coasting. Diagnosed as both inner CV joints failing. Replaced both front axles and all four CV joints. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Oct 2013
Mar 2013

91000 mi
Software update for Hondalink 

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2005 Honda Accord 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda Accord in Michigan, United States
Apr 2007 - Mar 2010

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2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
- Jun 2009
Jun 2009

37500 mi
Passenger side window regulator fixed under warranty. 
Honda Accord in Chiapas, Mexico
Mar 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2012

89900 mi

$350
failed oxygen sensor and accelerator sensor. 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Apr 2007 - Aug 2014
May 2007

34000 mi
pax side window regulator defective 
Nov 2007

41000 mi
passenger window inoperative 
Dec 2008

60000 mi

US $35
Wiper inserts , headlight bulb replaced. 
Apr 2009

68000 mi

US $135
2005 Honda Accord 6M: infrequently hard to shift into 3rd gear. Honda TSB 08-020 pertains. OEM transmission fluid replaced with GM SynchroMesh Friction Modified fluid (p/n 12377916). 
May 2012

120000 mi

US $175
R&R leaking VTEC oil pressure switch 
Honda Accord in Missouri, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2018
Mar 2009

60000 mi
The sunroof controls no longer illuminates. Bulb cost = $3.98 and labor = $65. The mechanic would have to remove part of the dash to replace the bulb. I decided not to do the repair due to the cost. 

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2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

52000 mi

US $505
Car Broke Down while doing highway speeds, Towed to dealer, bad fuel pump. was ordered wednesday. Car ready Friday. was given loaner during duration, Made Complaint to Honda of America which paid 200 of total repair.  Bad Fuel Pump needed to be replaced 
Honda Accord in Indiana, United States
May 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

US $25
Fuel pump relay fried 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Sep 2016
Jul 2015

143200 mi

US $65
Brake sensor went out so transmission was locked in park. TCS light comes on as a result. Replacing break sensor took 15min and fixed the problem. 
Aug 2016

155000 mi

US $800
Cracked engine mounts 
Honda Accord in Texas, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2016
Jul 2013

126000 mi

US $5
passenger side A-pillar has some light stains. 
Sep 2013

127000 mi

US $8
Water leaked in at passenger side A pillar. 

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2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Accord in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
Jun 2013

88000 mi
AC Compressor failure 
Honda Accord in California, United States
Apr 2007 - Sep 2012
Jan 2012

90000 mi

US $400
VTEC solenoid failed. I could not go over 2500 RPM but got home, and next day made it to the dealer 
Honda Accord in Oregon, United States
Feb 2016 - Sep 2021
Jun 2018

221000 mi
Radio died in 2013, right window motor died in 2014. O2 sensor replaced in 2013. @221,000 miles, original clutch, brakes, all hoses, belts, everything except fluids, filters, plugs, tires, battery. Unreal reliability!!! 
Honda Accord in Virginia, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

92000 mi

US $100
air bag light is intermittently turning on. Dealer said computer reported a low voltage error, recommended replacement of battery; I did, and the problem persists. 
Honda Accord in West Virginia, United States
Nov 2008 - Sep 2016
May 2009

83000 mi

US $75
Coolant temperature sensor 
Mar 2012

133000 mi

US $650
Had to replace the front sway bar bushings 
Oct 2012

142800 mi

US $300
Had to replace rear right brake caliper. Caliper was not engaging which also caused the rotor to rust and need to be replaced. 
May 2013

150000 mi

US $36
Engine light was on throwing code P-0171 Lean engine condition. Something (sorry don't remember what) had come loose off the air box and was allowing oxygen into the engine past the mass airflow sensor. 
Sep 2013

157000 mi

US $1000
There was too much back pressure being generated by the clutch pressure plate preventing it from fully disengaging when depressing the clutch peddle. Replacement of clutch assembly was required. The front right axle was clicking loudly going around curves. Had to be replaced. 

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2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
May 2006 - May 2017
Nov 2011

174000 mi

US $311
MIL illuminated while driving and did not go away. The dealer replaced the secondary oxygen sensor, which solved the problem. 
Aug 2012

189400 mi

US $1100
Clunking with turns and stops. Front engine mount, inner and outer tie rod ends, and lower control arm bushings replaced. 
Jun 2015

245000 mi

US $650
All brake rotors and pads replaced to correct shudder. Left rear brake caliper was noted to be seized and was replaced. 
Mar 2016

253000 mi

US $50
Exhaust hanger failed. It was replaced. 
Jan 2017

192800 mi

US $300
Alternator failed 
Honda Accord in New York, United States
Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007

30000 mi
The Control Panel for heat and A/C went bad, the system would not switch from A/C to heat or Defrost. They had the replace the entire switching mechanism. 
Honda Accord in Illinois, United States
Aug 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

125000 mi

US $545
Valve noise 
Honda Accord in Colorado, United States
Feb 2011 - Apr 2012
Sep 2011

46000 mi

US $600
Battery, oil change, both front head lights(!), electrical system diagnostics 
Honda Accord in Indiana, United States
Sep 2016 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

66000 mi

US $1000
Car would crank but not start, would not take a jump. Towed to dealer, determined PCM was bad due to water damage. 
Honda Accord in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2011 - Apr 2013
Apr 2012

86300 mi

US $50
Pass. side window regulator went out; took to Honda dealership, still under full bumper to bumper warranty. 
Jul 2012

88500 mi
In progress - believed to be window switch 
Apr 2013

95000 mi

US $250
broken rear brake caliper; typical normal brake service done 

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