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2009 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (8%)

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2009 Honda Accord electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

74400 mi

$750
Air-condition was malfunctioning after use of 20 - 30 minute - the tubes were freezing. The technician preferred to change all vital parts - like the condenser, thermostat, ? valve. Now working well like original, at a high cost 
15300 mi I noticed deteriorating performance of remote lock transmitter; tried new battery, no joy. Asked if there was a TSB on this; tech said yes. Remote transmitter replaced under warranty; no charge. 
34800 mi Power lumbar seat stopped working 
33000 mi Key remote was not always unlocking the doors. Dealer replaced circuit board in both keys and reprogrammed the lock under warranty. 
59000 mi

US $493
Navigation unit laser damaged GPS DVD. Nav unit was removed and sent in for repair, DVD was replaced. 
61700 mi

US $167
Driver's door lock made a "moaning" noise every time the door locked as car began moving. The door lock actuator tested as bad and was replaced and reprogrammed. 
22000 mi Radio CD Changer not working, Radio replaced 
34000 mi xm radio was bad replace tuner 

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2009 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

60800 mi "Passenger airbag off" light on the dashboard comes on whenever it wants to (but never when someone is sitting in the passenger seat). I used a code scanner but didn't find anything. Driver side door makes whirring noise when unlocking. Honda svc tech said door actuator might be bad but they had to take it apart to give estimate. Sometimes door unlocks, sometimes not. Recently, it works ok so I forgot about it. 
140000 mi

US $50
Replaced starter. 
78000 mi

US $192
TPMS sensor replacement (1) 
62000 mi Upon starting the battery providing only 200 cold cranking amps. Battery is original , and is 9 years old. Car always started so I decided it was time. Replaced with Kirkland unit with same specs as origins. 
47500 mi

US $752
Car could not start. Towed to dealer due to extended warranty purchased. Starter tested and replaced 
123000 mi

US $1200
Ac Comp. Fail 
91000 mi

US $50
Blew a fuse for my accessory plug (cigarette adapter) and couldn't figure out cause. Turned out to be bad phone charger causing the issue (not a Honda issue) 
127000 mi

US $3500
The entire air conditioning system imploded and needed to be replaced. 
20000 mi TSB 9-093 HVAC Blower Motor Cover, hvac makes loud screeching noise when cold 
4960 mi Remote key worked intermittently. 
45260 mi

C $7
Brake light went out 
4000 mi LED on switch for pass seat heater would not light. Dealer replaced switch. 
84000 mi

US $150
Starter failed over 3 day period. 

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2009 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

62896 mi

US $420
Starter intermittent 1 week then total failure 

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2009 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

92259 mi

US $257
Starter Replaced with Genuine Honda part 
45000 mi

US $80
key fob working intermittently (door locks); module replaced 
46000 mi

US $220
Right rear door lock actuator needed to be replaced. 
65000 mi Door lock actuator replaced 
39160 mi

$1000
Replaced both front and dash AC radiators, recharge. Problem not fixed, perhaps the leak is in the refrigerant lines and not the radiators/exchangers. Incompetent dealer service and poor manufacturing by Honda. 
44640 mi AC leak, recharged 

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2009 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

13300 mi blower fan in heating system was noisy. Dealer repaired for free (under warranty). 

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2009 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

271-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

6000 mi 3rd brake light out 
20500 mi

US $270
audio button not working for navi, replaced headplate  
35000 mi

US $125
oil low, fluids low, faulty button on GPS (Audio) 
82000 mi

US $700
Alternator broke 

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2009 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

26000 mi

US $110
OEM battery failed within 5 years. Considered normal wear and tear. Replaced with Duralast Gold 8 year battery. 

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2009 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

27000 mi Satellite radio receiver intermittently lost signal and would not recover until car was restarted. Satellite radio receive replaced with updated part. 
43700 mi The power lumbar in the driver's seat failed. An entire new assembly had to be ordered from Honda and installed. Parts alone would have been almost $300. Honda goodwilled the replacement under factory warranty (which recently expired). 

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2009 Honda Accord Electrical Problems

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