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Honda Accord: common problems & condition

105
Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
53/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 60/100
38%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 52%



Across 105 used Honda Accords we inspected, this model scores noticeably below average — average condition 53/100 vs 60 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.

What we found

Most common faults

Oil leaks · Engine
60%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
57%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
50%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
36%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
32%

Share of inspected Honda Accords where each item was flagged.

How they score

Excellent 11% Good 27% Mediocre 37% Poor 25%
Hidden history

What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.

83%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 76%
15%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
32%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
How long does a Accord stay good?
Good cars by mileage
0 25 50 75 100 40–60k mi: 78% in good shape (9 cars) 60–80k mi: 73% in good shape (11 cars) 80–100k mi: 38% in good shape (8 cars) 100–120k mi: 33% in good shape (27 cars) 120–140k mi: 36% in good shape (11 cars) 140–160k mi: 0% in good shape (14 cars) 160–180k mi: 17% in good shape (6 cars) 180–200k mi: 20% in good shape (5 cars) 40k 80k 120k 160k 200k mileage when we inspected it
Good cars by age
0 25 50 75 100 4 years old: 67% in good shape (6 cars) 6 years old: 75% in good shape (12 cars) 7 years old: 57% in good shape (7 cars) 9 years old: 0% in good shape (6 cars) 10 years old: 60% in good shape (5 cars) 11 years old: 33% in good shape (6 cars) 12 years old: 36% in good shape (11 cars) 13 years old: 17% in good shape (6 cars) 14 years old: 33% in good shape (6 cars) 15 years old: 13% in good shape (8 cars) 2y 4y 6y 8y 10y 12y 14y 16y vehicle age when we inspected it

Share of Honda Accords in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.

What else does ~$14k buy? A used Honda Accord typically sells for around $13,862 — compare the odds of getting a good car across every make at that budget. Compare →
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Straight from recent Honda Accord reports

2007 Honda Accord · 74k mi — flagged: brake fluid, cracked or torn suspension bushings, windshield wiper. Inspected Jul 10.
2014 Honda Accord · 176k mi — flagged: oil leaks, fuel trim out of range, boots. Inspected Jul 3.
The bottom line

These Accords come with repainted panels on 83 percent and structural repairs on 15 percent, a combination that screams prior damage and lines up with the engine faults that hit most of them—oil leaks and fuel trim problems. Cracked bushings and worn tires pile on. Your first checks on any example should be the engine for seepage and codes plus a full structural look; walk if the frame has been fixed or the engine is leaking badly, and negotiate aggressively otherwise to cover the repairs that are almost inevitable.

FAQ
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Is the Honda Accord reliable?
38% of the 105 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 53/100 — it scores noticeably below average.
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What are the most common problems on a used Honda Accord?
The items we flag most often are oil leaks (60%), fuel trim out of range (57%), tires condition & wear (50%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 32% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 105 inspections · updated Jul 12, 2026