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2004 Honda Accord repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 432 repairs.
2004 Honda Accord suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 142900 mi US $100 |
had to replace some suspension parts when doing brakes. I think tie rod or control arm. |
| 169000 mi US $150 |
low pressure power steering hose leaking |
| 184300 mi US $700 |
Upper and lower ball joint replacement |
| 212000 mi US $1200 |
Ball joints |
| 150000 mi US $3200 |
new struts, motor mounts, water pump and timing belt (oil changes, tire rotations, etc. have been every 6k); above were due to wear, age |
| 125000 mi US $300 |
Power steering metal pipe sprung a leak.rnPipe is the power steering fluid cooler pipe.rnPipe is in the shape of a U and located underneath the shroud that covers it. |
| 144700 mi US $1000 |
Replaced sway bars |
| 114000 mi US $350 |
PlasticP POS links at end of sway bar failed. |
| 182123 mi US $500 |
replace power steering pump |
| 185000 mi US $50 |
replaced rear sway bar links - sawzall to remove rusted bolts. Install new. |
| 83000 mi US $1 |
Had to replace the O-ring of the power steering hose that returns fluid to the power steering reservoir to cure a cold start power steering moan (there is a TSB on it). O-ring was 96 cents, took 5 minutes to swap out. |
| 115000 mi US $300 |
Front passenger side strut was blown. Replaced both front struts, had the car aligned (alignment not included in total amount paid). |
| 152000 mi US $300 |
LCA bushings replaced. Used Moog instead of OEM. |
| 179300 mi US $500 |
Strut bushings were making excessive noise, had them replaced. |
| 265000 mi US $750 |
Steering rack failed, massive leak |
| 212000 mi US $575 |
Replaced power steering pump and hoses. |
| 100000 mi US $1000 |
front bushings, rear bushings |
| 100000 mi US $750 |
power steering went out |
| 151000 mi | Both the front and rear suspension systems needed and overhaul |
| 145000 mi US $140 |
Power steering pressure hose replaced. |
| 156500 mi US $1300 |
Pulsating brakes. Had to replace struts and rotors. |
| 169000 mi US $295 |
Replaced Power Steering Hose |
| 171000 mi US $250 |
Noisy steering when making a turn. Power Steering pump replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $300 |
Power Steering pump hose was worn and leaking fluid on to the exhaust manifold causing smoke to come from the engine compartment |
| 86300 mi | Creacking noise when moving |
| 93000 mi US $435 |
ball joints power steering noisy on cold days |
| 142635 mi US $660 |
Replace front struts. |
| 154000 mi US $397 |
Replaced power steering o-ring. |
2004 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 109120 mi C $150 |
Replaced rear sway bar tie rods. Install front control arm bushing. Installed new donut gasket. |
| 230500 mi US $250 |
While in shop for CV axle, mechanic discovered bad left front wheel bearing. replaced wheel bearing. |
| 33000 mi | Worn steering wheel surface. Steering wheel will be replaced under warranty. |
| 122000 mi US $50 |
Stabilizer bar link needed replacement. |
2004 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 213 mi | Strut failure, passenger side. Dealer diagnosed, opted not to repair. |
| 180000 mi US $250 |
Replaced Control Arm Bushings |
| 144000 mi US $1209 |
4 shocks |
| 22000 mi US $160 |
My car had very low mileage for its age, but one sway bar was badly rusted due to age. my mechanic had told me & recommended replacement at time of the pre-purchase inspection. So I had him replace them when we went there for an oil change. |
| 98400 mi US $700 |
Both front wheel bearings replaced |
| 219000 mi US $55 |
attempted to replace the front lower control arm bushings, front and side motor mounts |
| 95000 mi US $350 |
Failed inspection due to a cracked bushing in Passenger side lower control arm. |
| 409000 mi US $90 |
ball joint broke; insurance covered resulting body damage ($500) |
| 87000 mi | left rear shock absorber leaking |
| 128000 mi US $40 |
Left (driver's side) front sway bar link failed. Replaced both sides as precaution. |
| 133920 mi C $37 |
Stabilizer bar link came apart. |
| 157480 mi C $78 |
Upper ball joint on driver side loose. Replaced whole upper control arm with ball joint. |
| 162440 mi C $147 |
Vibration in steering over bumps on road. Replaced both front struts. |
| 79980 mi C $650 |
Front Lower Ball Joints and Front Upper Control Arm needed replacing |
| 264000 mi US $350 |
Rear strut leaked |
| 273000 mi US $150 |
Left lower ball joint. |
| 100000 mi US $200 |
rear sway bar bushing frozen, replaced bushings |
| 107000 mi US $190 |
Front sway bar bushings replaced. |
2004 Honda Accord 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 69000 mi | Had a mechanical problem in the left driver wheel (should be brakes or suspension) and I had to take it to the service. So the car was towed and one guy hit the towed car in the back and damaged the whole body. |
2004 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 110000 mi US $150 |
Power steering leak |
| 138000 mi US $300 |
Replaced power steering pressure hose |
| 168600 mi US $700 |
Replaced both lower control arms and front struts. |
| 82900 mi US $10 |
Replaced o ring in power steering. |
| 115500 mi US $800 |
sway bar link |
2004 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $100 |
front, passenger side suspension link replaced with new one |
| 71000 mi US $400 |
Lower control arm bushing needed to be replaced. |
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