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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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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 303 repairs.
2005 Honda Accord electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 86 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 |
Power door locks stopped working on rear drivers side door. Broken wires in the harness were found near the door hinges. |
2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L V6 Hybrid 5-speed automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $200 |
Door lock on driver's side failed. Replaced actuator. |
| 37000 mi | The update caused a failure of the ANC (active noise cancellation) system, which was causing a low pitch reverberation feedback sound occasionally. This was repaired DIY by disconnecting the front mic. for the system, disabling it. The sound this system |
| 98000 mi | Electric door actuator replaced. Covered by extended warranty. |
| 75000 mi US $300 |
Replace the door lock motors on passenger and driver front doors |
| 101600 mi US $14 |
Passenger side door would not lock/unlock remotely. Power lock actuator replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $86 |
Replaced driver side door lock accuator. |
| 69000 mi US $260 |
Active Noise Cancellation (A.N.C.)was malfunctioning. I replaced the module, There is a TSB on this problem. |
| 72000 mi US $40 |
replaced seat heater light bulbs. There are 3 lights in each switch, 4 out of six bulbs were bad, had to remove trim around shifter to gain access to the switches |
| 77000 mi US $36 |
Had to replace the Passenger front door lock actuator. Removed door panel stripped the head on one the striker screws and had to drill out. This added considerably to the repair time. Did the Driver side less than a year ago. |
| 120000 mi US $385 |
Sent the CD-rom navigation drive to Alpine for repairs. It would no longer read the navigation disc |
| 126200 mi | Air conditioner is not cooling |
| 54000 mi US $50 |
ANC unit(Active Noise Cancellation)was faulty. rtained to TSB 06-005 dated 3/24/06. This caused a case of the "harmonic drones" which I think was described on Edmunds Town Hall forum. It was a sound like someone who has the bass turned up too loud. |
| 59000 mi US $250 |
Driver door locking actuator replaced. Door had to be locked with key prior to the actuator being replaced. |
| 37000 mi | driver door power lock inop |
| 60000 mi US $27 |
The front passenger side door power lock actuator started operating slowly. Bought the $27 actuator from the dealer and replaced it myself. |
| 47000 mi US $57 |
Shift Indicator light was out. |
| 14000 mi | Accord has a noise suppressor when the engine goes from 6 to 3 cylinders. This is a counter-wave to the noise produced. I now am hearing this noise at various times. When we went for a test drive was not able to reproduce noise. They say that until noise |
| 26000 mi US $50 |
At oil change I again complained of "booming noise" but was not able to duplicate. 4 weeks later I was able to show noise at 55 MPH. After testing they had to order Speaker kit to replace defective one. This was done next day. Cost $50 to be refunded. |
2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 176000 mi US $350 |
Ac condenser leaking had to be replaced and freon refilled |
| 148000 mi US $30 |
Replaced headlights - had the fancy and expensive halogens, those stupid things burnt out in a year. Put cheap regular ones in as replacement. Also threw in some led tail light replacements. Won't ever have to change those again :) |
| 124000 mi C $45 |
Replaced the drivers side door lock actuator |
| 124000 mi US $650 |
replaced starter and battery |
| 164000 mi US $73 |
Replaced headlights |
| 98000 mi US $595 |
Airbag light on |
| 134000 mi US $360 |
Filled with R134a and dye to check for leak |
| 65000 mi | Remote keyless entry not working, needed to replace module. |
| 93000 mi US $675 |
AC Compressor Was Replaced |
| 130000 mi | ac drain clogged |
| 138000 mi US $430 |
Starter went bad. Got car towed to a mechanic and the problem was fixed within three hours. $430 for new starter & labor. |
| 177000 mi US $450 |
Freon was leaking. Symptom: Driver side blowing warmer than passenger side when A/C is on. First mechanic replaced blend door actuator ($200). Second mechanic found freon leak at high pressure fill valve. Replaced both low & high pressure valves ($100). Recharged refrigerant ($100). |
| 184000 mi US $65 |
Passenger low beam headlight burnt out; replaced |
2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 173000 mi | Cruise control failed, decided not to repair |
| 134500 mi US $420 |
Alternator was behaving erratically under load. Voltage drop to approx 10 volts and would fluctuate. |
| 196000 mi US $40 |
AC not cool. Recharged AC system with refrigerant from Autozone. No leaks. Now blows cold air. |
| 200000 mi | AC not blowing cold, recharged the car a year ago, seems to be a leak or consumption |
| 193400 mi US $45 |
Headlights replaced |
| 288000 mi US $365 |
Alternator bearings howling. |
2005 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $240 |
Door lock actuator on passenger side rear got stuck |
| 82000 mi US $250 |
Starter motor failed, second time in our ownership history. Part replaced under warranty, but we paid for labor. |
| 104000 mi US $600 |
Alternator needed replacement |
| 142700 mi US $65 |
Replaced battery |
| 124620 mi C $148 |
Alternator tested, battery tested and replaced. |
| 46000 mi US $180 |
Failure of dummy lights to signal fading battery. Stranded and towed to dealership, even though I tried to kick start the manual. Disappointed in manual transmission vs. onboard computer. |
| 40000 mi US $780 |
A/C Condenser failure, honda claims road debris caused a hole. No hole visible...probably faulty design. Honda eventually accepts responsibility. |
| 30025 mi | Thread on Steering wheel; Light behind sunroof control panel; rear view mirror shaking (not repaired) |
| 76200 mi US $178 |
Passenger Side Front Door Lock Actuator |
| 92000 mi | No ac refrigerant was in the car. System was evacuated and recharged. Dye was added to test for leaks, none yet found. |
| 103000 mi US $380 |
Alternator was making noises and was likely about to fail. Red battery indicator light was on the dash. Went away after replacement |
| 94000 mi US $633 |
Compressor fan clutch broke. Had clutch and associated wiring harness replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $180 |
Battery died, replaced. |
| 120800 mi US $1500 |
The alternator stopped charging the battery and had to be replaced. |
| 39000 mi | Dash lights flicker |
| 109000 mi | Radio lights still flickering when sold. New owner plans to install aftermarket radio. |
| 65000 mi US $180 |
door locks failed to work with remote control but would work with key. |
| 168640 mi C $40 |
Turn signal relay (left turn signals not working) |
| 148000 mi | The cruise control button on the steering wheel would not stay engaged. Used the tip of a toothpick to hold it down and it worked fine. |
| 121520 mi C $240 |
Alternator failed. |
| 145700 mi C $190 |
Starter motor failed. Replaced with remanufactured unit. |
| 26660 mi | Replaced bad temp gage/sensor. |
| 63240 mi C $85 |
hood latch sensor faulty triggering alarm every 30 minutes |
| 85120 mi C $450 |
Airbag sensor under passenger seat not working, replaced |
| 115000 mi | window lock stuck could not open any rear or passenger-front window |
| 127000 mi US $430 |
Starter died on a Friday evening. Paid a bit extra to get it back on the road, pronto. |
| 106000 mi | Driver's door lock actuator was working intermittently, so a shop replaced it. Driver's seat belt buckle-SRS sensor inside buckle was failing, which set off SRS light on instrument panel. Dealer replaced entire buckle assy under lifetime seatbelt warranty. |
| 115000 mi US $120 |
Replaced front passenger's door lock actuator and cable. Actuator was failing and mechanic discovered the cable was stretched. |
| 131000 mi US $485 |
Original starter started showing signs of failure. Had independent Honda repair shop replace the starter with a new one. |
| 91000 mi | Software update for Hondalink |
| 159500 mi US $130 |
Battery replacement |
| 189000 mi US $574 |
new starter installed |
| 209000 mi US $40 |
Replaced front driver side door lock actuator as front driver side door lock would not work with the remote. |
| 88000 mi C $560 |
alternator needed replacing |
| 222000 mi US $798 |
Original starter worn out, replaced with new. |
2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 34000 mi | pax side window regulator defective |
| 41000 mi | passenger window inoperative |
| 60000 mi US $35 |
Wiper inserts , headlight bulb replaced. |
| 37500 mi | Passenger side window regulator fixed under warranty. |
| 60000 mi | The sunroof controls no longer illuminates. Bulb cost = $3.98 and labor = $65. The mechanic would have to remove part of the dash to replace the bulb. I decided not to do the repair due to the cost. |
2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 143200 mi US $65 |
Brake sensor went out so transmission was locked in park. TCS light comes on as a result. Replacing break sensor took 15min and fixed the problem. |
2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 92000 mi US $100 |
air bag light is intermittently turning on. Dealer said computer reported a low voltage error, recommended replacement of battery; I did, and the problem persists. |
| 88000 mi | AC Compressor failure |
2005 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 86300 mi US $50 |
Pass. side window regulator went out; took to Honda dealership, still under full bumper to bumper warranty. |
| 88500 mi | In progress - believed to be window switch |
| 192800 mi US $300 |
Alternator failed |
| 30000 mi | The Control Panel for heat and A/C went bad, the system would not switch from A/C to heat or Defrost. They had the replace the entire switching mechanism. |
| 46000 mi US $600 |
Battery, oil change, both front head lights(!), electrical system diagnostics |
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