2004 Honda Accord Honda Accord 2004

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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%)

Chart based on 432 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2004 Honda Accord.

2004 Honda Accord other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (63%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 24 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

98000 mi Clicking or clunking noise occurs about 75% of the time below steering wheel inside the dash. Sounds like a noisy relay. They could not duplicate problem. 
313000 mi

US $175
Drivers side seat belt buckle. 
175000 mi

US $387
Wiper linkage was worn out. New wiper linkage installed. 
36132 mi Replaced headliner and rail under driver's seat. All work done under warranty as they had to wait for parts to arrive. 
74000 mi

US $50
Windshield wiper motor died, replaced with identical OEM part from RockAuto.com . Local dealer wanted $149 for part plus $installation. 
42000 mi  
167000 mi

US $295
Replaced Power Steering Hose 

Return to top

2004 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

71000 mi

US $100
Broken door lock cylinder. 
150000 mi

US $150
Key remote broke with normal use. No spare, so I needed to get dealer to cut and program a new key. 
41000 mi My 2004 Accord has been into dealer twice for warranty work on drivers seat panel(the one with the controls). It has no happened a third time. It's out of warranty now. Same problem. Dealer agreed to repair agai 
43000 mi Side panel on drivers seat pops loose, exposing wiring and controls. 4th time in shop for this problem. 
47000 mi My 2004 Accord has been into dealer twice for warranty work on drivers seat panel (the one with the controls). It has now happened a fifth time. It's out of warranty now. Same problem. Dealer agreed to repair again. 

Return to top

2004 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

176000 mi

US $700
AC wouldn't get cold. AC motor and clutch had to be replaced. 
120000 mi

US $250
Wiper linkage bushing repair 
133900 mi

US $1000
Remote control key broke 
104000 mi

US $110
Vehicle hesitated 1.75->2k rpm - transmission fluid drained and replaced. Corrected issue. 
61000 mi Gear shift would not move out of Neutral. Called dealer and was told to put a key into the Bypass lock. Drove to dealership and they replaced a faulty brake switch. Had a rental car for a day. Covered by my Honda Care extended warranty 
70211 mi Seat belt sensor repaired free since it's a safety item. 
126000 mi

US $9
The plastic holder for the rod that props up the hood broke. Self replaced. 
72000 mi

US $50
The bracket that clamps the oxygen sensor line to the undercarriage of the car broke off after driving through some standing water. 

Return to top

2004 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

2000 mi Driver's door would not close properly, was fixed under warranty but took a week to complete. 
53000 mi Front tire was leaking, turns out the wheel was 'heavily corroded' from the inside. Resolution was to scrub the corrosion off and coat the wheel, which the shop did gratis. 

Return to top

2004 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

35000 mi replaced drivers seat bottom and tracks under warranty. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes and Sedans.
See TrueDelta's information for all Honda models.

2004 Honda Accord Other Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2004 Honda Accord problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.