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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%)

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2005 Honda Accord suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 58 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

148820 mi

C $5
Front frame sway bar bushings were worn, causing noise. Frame sway bar bushings were replaced 

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2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

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

102600 mi

US $332
Front lower control arm bushings were torn. Both front LCAs replaced. 

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2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

171000 mi need to replace arm bushing to wheel 
132000 mi

US $30
POWER STEERING RETURN TUBE RUSTED OUT AND LEAKED. 
140300 mi

US $1
Pump suction side o-ring 
113900 mi

US $200
Leaking rear shock - replaced shocks. 
116000 mi

US $250
Power steering pump 
80000 mi

US $700
Replacement of power steering pump 
98000 mi

US $595
Front control arm bushings 
213300 mi

US $75
Sway bar link was loose making clunking noise. Tightened blot and nut. Noise went away. 
Power steering lines replaced under recall. Was still noisy and rough. Replacing power steering pump diminished but did not eradicate the issue. 
60000 mi

US $250
driver side rear stabilizer bar needed replaced. 
171000 mi

US $800
Both front struts and rear struts were replaced 
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. 
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. 
156000 mi

US $110
lower ball joint, pass side 
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. 
162000 mi

US $59
Replaced right side strut assembly 
174000 mi

US $100
worn tie rod ball joint Upper and lower control arms, stabilizer end links on driver side. 
181000 mi

US $50
Replaced lower and upper control arms and end link on the passenger side. 
129000 mi

US $370
power stearing line burst 
140000 mi

US $1500
power steering system replacement 
84000 mi

US $50
P/S intake hose replaced 
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 
57000 mi

US $900
Routine maintenance plus bushings for the steering system 
96200 mi

US $10
noisy power steering from cold start. replaced inlet hose o ring. 
136000 mi

US $500
replaced power steering pump 
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. 
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 
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 
76000 mi

US $380
More work done on the power steering on the car. Replaced the high pressure hose on the power steering. 
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. 
45000 mi

US $500
Stabilizer clips 

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2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

108738 mi

US $884
Remove and replace, power steering pump,  
97000 mi

US $300
had sway bar link replaced 
44020 mi

C $450
The rear sway bar links had to be replaced. 

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2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

91000 mi

US $300
Front wheel bearing 
35900 mi REPLACED BOTH FRONT BEARINGS UNDER WARRANTY. 
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... 
85120 mi

C $450
new front struts 
104160 mi

C $180
Replaced burned out rear wheel passenger bearing 
159000 mi

US $220
Rear sway bar links and bushings were replaced, as they were worn out. 
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. 
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). 
132680 mi

C $189
Ball joint 
158380 mi

C $250
Ball joint and suspension links 
171740 mi

C $600
Right bearing and left control arm 
190960 mi

C $832
Ball joints (2) 
95300 mi

US $63
Sway bar link 
120000 mi

US $1200
Stabilizer bar replaced. 
80000 mi

US $240
rear sway links replaced Replaced sway bolt links, four wheel alignment. 
120800 mi

US $1500
Lower ball joints were replaced 
181040 mi

C $300
right rear wheel bearing 
83080 mi

C $300
Replaced end links on stabilizer bar 
92000 mi

US $300
Replaced the right front wheel bearing 
125000 mi

US $700
Rear sway bar bushings replaced 

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2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

133000 mi

US $650
Had to replace the front sway bar bushings 

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2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

189400 mi

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

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2005 Honda Accord Suspension Problems

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