7.6

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$630
Average Mileage:
166,250 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace computer (2 reports)
  3. replace the starter (1 reports)
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problem #5

Mar 012022

Accord EX 3.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 298,000 miles

Have an '04 Honda Accord that has really been a pain in the ass. First, I had to replace the transmission to the tune of $4,000 which made me have to sell my F150 to get that money, and now the car started having intermittent starting issues which only kept getting worse - until one day I drove to work, making several stops along the way, with the car starting up fine every time! Then it came time for me to get off work and nothing! Not even a clicking sound or nothing! Finally got home the next day via tow truck and have replaced both the ignition and starter relay and still nothing - oh as well as a new negative battery cable! Honda has serious work to do! Never again!

- mshelton, Greeneville, TN, US

problem #4

Sep 252016

Accord EX 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 143,000 miles

My wife went out to the car and tried to go do some shopping. The car wouldn't start. I diagnosed the problem as being the starter. It was a pretty easy fix but I was pretty unhappy because I had just purchased the car two weeks earlier.

- j.b., Roseville, CA, US

problem #3

Oct 262013

Accord EX 4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 158,000 miles

I am a disabled veteran from the Iraq war. I went to kuni and got a used car 4 days later and car died on the highway almost getting hit by cars. I had to get my brother to jump me 10 times to get it to Walmart parking lot. left overnight, next day got a new battery, 6 days later car dies again. dealer told me ill have to get a new computer chip 1200 dollars Refusing to take back to the car. they offered a trade but add 2500 extra on another car. Do not go here!!! All veterans beware they could care less for us vets.

- Danny K., Aurora, CO, US

problem #2

Aug 142011

Accord LX V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 132,000 miles

Would not start, had a clicking sound under the fuse box next to the engine. Had to disconnect the battery to get it to stop.

- shotsie, Winchester, VA, US

problem #1

Oct 142009

Accord 4 cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 100,235 miles

One morning of moderate weather 55 degrees, my car would not start. I took it to one Honda certified dealer who had it for three days and advised me to take it to the dealership due to the complexity and cost of the solution. Took it to the dealership and was told the computer chip was fried rom water condensation and needed replaced. A $1100 part. "But no worries we won't charge you labor." I was told by the first mechanic that he figured it was the computer but couldn't find it when he looked in the assumed compartment. All honda's from the beginning of time till the 2003 model have a common location for this part. in 2004 Honda had a bright idea to combine some parts for efficiency. However, after the 2004 model Honda realized it was a mistake and made the 2005 models and after based on previous common location. So not only was it not common for his experience but Honda realized for some reason it wasn't a good idea to put it ...wherever in the world it is in my car. I wonder if it is because it will accumulate some condensation and go out???

- athom14, Lexington, AL, US