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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

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. 
66000 mi

US $5000
Transmission failure Transmission failure 
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. 
243000 mi Transmission started slipping, resulting in a shot tranny 
125200 mi

US $20
replaced shift knob button 
160700 mi

US $70
Right CV Axle clicked. Replaced with new carquest. 
167400 mi

US $123
Driver Axle 

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2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

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 
95060 mi

C $320
Remove and replace clutch master cylinder and repair cable. 

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2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $260
Replaced right front CV joint 
98001 mi

US $230
Replaced left CV joint 
225000 mi

US $10
Transmission shudders when a accelerating gradually. Added a tube of Dr Tranny Shudder Stop 
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. 
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 
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) 
101220 mi

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

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2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD

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). 

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2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

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 Transmission Problems

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