2003 - 2007 Honda Accord common issues
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- On this video I cover common issues either the 2003-2007 Honda accord
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I have a 2006 Accord. Fantastic car but it has had a few of the issues in this video. It also broke a drive axle (due to road salt corrosion) years ago. Still, it has 222K miles and drives like new.
Ahh yes! I did forget to mention that. Broken axles are a thing! I’ll pin your comment.
One thing not well known, in the early 2000s the US govt changed the bumper standards.
That is why you still see so many 6th gen accords.
The 6th gen accord is designed to have no damage in impacts below 5mph (like parallel parking) but 7th gen and later bumpers no longer required it to easier pass crash tests, but a parking bump could total a car.
Good to know ✅
I did had a 2007 Honda Accord SE with the 2.4L engine. One of the best cars I ever had. Most of the issues I had were 90% wear and tear(struts, the front engine mount, etc). Though after about 150K miles, the engine was consuming a quart of oil every 1500 miles, but it's common on the 2.4L when they get older. One of the best Accord generations.
@@donaldwilson2620 thanks for sharing
I have exactly this car, 416.000 km, still runs like a champ. Only the rust will eventually kill it
@@gs637 awesome! 👏
07 360k km still running in Canadian winters
@@mirek6937 sweet
My old 2006 Accord gave me 12 years and 380,000 hard miles of use. It was and still remains the best car that I have ever owned.
@@chrissimmons9969 awesome, love to hear that 💪🏼
My 2005 Accord has been remarkable. I have changed the oil and filters religiously and replaced the brake pads, and fluid twice in 220,00 miles. I doesn't burn or leak oil, coolant, or trans fluid. Suspension is still OEM. The radio has been replaced by an aftermarket unit years ago. It's my daily driver to this day. I guess I should change the spark plugs to show it I care.😊
@@frankg6563 nice job, thanks for sharing
Great vehicle, my 04 with the v6 has 236k and still going strong
@@ksc411G 👏
Love how @BCautosolutions keeps it real.. no hype but truth. With folks keeping these old gems rolling, these nuggets are golden.. #thankyou
@@WhereHasMySanityGone appreciate that!
Wow!!! I always wondered for 18 years now what that buzzing noise is when cranking sometimes is!!! Thank you for explaining that I was cranking too slow. I usually turned the Key to ON and let the fuel pump finish running before cranking to start
@@diulaylomochohai very welcome!
At least Honda is emerging out of the Hot Mess era. Their first iMMD hybrids are super reliable, and I'm sure the newer ones with cracked pistons will be resolved shortly
@@mattkroening7964 agreed
Just the type of content we like! Keep em coming Man!
@@4Runner21 appreciate that!
Love this video!
I just gave my parents my 07 2.4 with 160k and it was driving well! It had some of those issues listed:
Started replaced-at a shop for about 500
Air intake replaced at same time
Reae and front struts replaces-diy but wouldn't do those rear again lol
Sway bars and then rear alignment bar.
Alignment issues that never seemed to have a true cause from the mechanics i took it too.
And most annoying was the dual hvac, sometimes driver side would be really hot while right was cool, but i could turn all way cold and it would be fixed.
Overall it has been a great car! Would get again
@@RichardI34 thanks for sharing and best of luck to them with it!
Those are solid!
@@denvernn 💯
This generation and the next one after this are really good cars. They are so easy to work on and there's a huge volume of information out there on how to do just about anything to them.
@@Harold_Callahan agreed
Just bought an 06 with 35,000 miles. Extremely lucky
@@MrFrenzy718 wow, what a gem!
I had a 2004. Ball joints, burned a quart of oil between oil changes. I was very happy with 2004. Now i had 1991 accord that was amazing. Radio failed and valve cover gasket leaked and one 02 sensor. I compare my 2019 crv with 1.5. Which is terrible. Honda loyalty is now gone. In 1991 they had a 5 year warranty bumper to bumper. Now they just make excuses but will gladly take your money. I remember the dealer calling me that they noticed my hub caps were chiped . They ordered new ones. Now they would call that road rash and not warranty it.
@@m109r thanks for sharing
common issue in Canada:
1- lower ball joint love to break without warning.
2- power steering high pressure love to leak at the pump
3- radio drain battery or dead but also drain battery
4- catalyst converter too easy to get stolen.
5- for a v6 look like the battery is too small for that big radio. that cause alternator meet heaven too fast.
@@joychung3639 appreciate the insight from the other side of the border 🫡
I got a 03 accord ex 2.4L 4 cylinder runs magically. The power steering pump o rings wear out over time and slowly begin to leak power steering fluid from the lines that lead to the pump onto the alternator below. (Make sure you keep an eye on this) When the o rings wear out it will cause air to get in the lines and create tiny air bubbles if you open your reservoir when the engine is running or when it’s off. I went ahead and got mine replaced and the air bubbles disappeared. It’s only 2 small rubber O rings that need replacing.
@@Ccord03 great and accurate point
The 3.0L V6 is a beast. I still see these everywhere
@@MrSamPhoenix they are unfortunately the transmissions often give out if not well maintained. Love how they drive tho.
I bought my 2006 Accord 2.4L in 2018 (first ever car and still driving it!)
Positives:
Virtually no mechanical issues (started at 199,000km/123,600mi, currently at 316,000km/196,000mi)
Negatives:
- A/C compressor failed
- Exhaust Repairs due to RUST, not part failure (please rustproof if you own one).
@@hitbyGROSJEAN thanks for sharing
My 2006 accord started to burn oil due to an error from the mechanic shop I got my oil changed (didn’t pour enough oil in and embarrassingly, of course I didn’t check until it was too late).
For those who own this car but burns oil, DO NOT USE CASTROL GTX OIL. This engine consumes Castrol oil significantly (1 quart every 500-700miles) . I switched to Valvoline and the engine burns significantly less oil (1 quart every 1200-1500miles).
@@hitbyGROSJEAN thanks for sharing and sorry to hear
I an in N.C. and I see a lot of these 03 to 2007 Accords that still look like new . Especially the white ones.
@@charlesjackson1700 definitely plenty of them on the road still 💯
Do you recommend changing the in line transmission filter on these? Have this EXACT same 07 accord, same color.
Replaced compliance bushing recently at 126k miles. Only time it left me stranded is when starter failed. Has new struts, sway bar links. Front bake piston did seize. The only really weird thing to happen is my back glass exploded randomly.
@@areallytallguy so if the trans is driving fine, shifting, engagement, etc then yes. If it has any issues I’d probably leave it alone.
If your car is high on the list for cat theft and you are a DIY guy, get your emissions test done then remove it for a straight pipe then replace when test time comes around again. Doing it yearly means bolts won’t seize. Spray anti-seize spray to remove and anti-seize compound on bolts when reassembling. Buy new bolts or nuts if necessary. You will only have to buy those once if you remove them yearly. It all depends on vehicle and how high cat theft is in your area.
@@yactabay good point
Look at those beautiful small wheels and big rubber sidewalls!
40-series tires and 18" wheels on current Civic is absolutely nonsense.
Love my aftermarket LX-sized wheels/tires on my Sport Hatch MT6.
@@catsspat 💯, rare to see a popped tire or bent wheel back then.
V6 6 speed is the best version of this generation
@@_k_rolls_turbo_ unicorn! Would love to own one.
Thanks for the video. Everything you pointed out did happen with mine. I think it’s time to replace. We want to get a mini suv or cross over not new but newer. What year make and model do you recommend? We are open to any make as long as they are reliable. Maybe 2006-2020
@@nimster64 I would get a 15-16 crv. I have a video on their common issues but overall a great vehicle.
I had a 2014 accord sport with the C R A P earth dreams 4 cylinder and had to replace the starter at 23,000 miles ,sensors and oil problems etc ,sold the car at a great loss and now I have a Toyota and I’m never going back (and I have owned accords going back to 1988 )
@@AudiophileTommy I don't doubt whatsoever what you say but I would bet for every situation like yours there is some guy (or girl) that had a POS Toyota and vowed that they would never go back...
As long as your happy but I’m sure someone has same exact story with every manufacturer
I have 07 accord v6 ex. At about 150,000 miles I taught myself how to work on it. It got out of control and it’s the best shape it’s ever been in. 250,000 miles. Valve adjustment, OEM injectors, timing belt, new everything. I mean …..everything. To really press the point…only the ignition coils are original. I really do mean everything. Lol it’s kinda Fd up actually.
@@alexandercahoulan6583 thanks for sharing 💪🏼
You sound like me lol. I'm kind of doing the same to a 2003 our daughter bought when she was in high school. She has moved on to a 2018 HR-V but I keep her old car around kind of as my project car. Love working on it, it's like a Lego set, so easy to take apart and put back together.
can you do one on Civic as well? I own a 95 (5th gen) right now and I want a 9th gen (2012) SI model.
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Please do a 9th gen 4 cyl!
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Also have one on the v6 as well
@@BCautosolutionscopy! Which one do you like better? I have the 9th gen EX-L.
@@willieswift9580 I like all but the lx lol
How did the automatic transmission in this generation hold up if properly maintained compared to the following generation?
@@thomasdeir6212 following gen wasn’t bad either tbh if both well maintained even slightly under maintained. The previous gen tho was a disaster both 4 and 6 cylinder options.
my dad has a 05 accord ex and randomly throws the Srs light, and when the key is cycled, the light goes out sometimes. have you ever experienced this issue? I haven't had a chance to plug in to see if there are any codes in it.
@@FTLTech1106 probably needs driver or passenger seat belt buckle. My money is on the driver side.
@BCautosolutions ok thanks. I'll look into to it
@@FTLTech1106 ✅
You didn't mention the vtec spool valve that can also leak.
@@JoseMartinez-2018 good point
I have a 2022 accord hybrid with 81,000 and in cool start when the engine turn on the car starts shaking really hard I plug a scanner but no code
Sounds like a misfire. You have to look in the data list and check for misfire counts.
@@BCautosolutionsok thank you
I Have a Question Would you Trade a Honda Accord Sport 1.5T 2018 with 74,000 miles for a 2018 Accord Sport 2.0T with 126,000 Miles. Thank You for any Reply
@@poseidonxv4088 no, tbh they 2.0t is probably coming up on some issues plus we don’t know the history of it. Most likely modified and abused.
In my experience, your list is pretty much spot on and I've replaced some of the parts you mentioned on various models of that generation.
This is my personal experience: my wife drives a 2005 LX 2.4 auto sedan (purchased new) that now has about 163,000 miles on it. What I've replaced because the part went bad:
LCA (one compliance bushing tore, the other completely separated from the arm)
stabilizer bar end links,
stabilizer bar bushings,
CV axles,
exhaust down pipe,
upper transmission mount,
downstream O2 sensor,
alternator,
starter motor,
serpentine belt tensioner.
CV axles and O2 sensor were replaced with OEMs, which cost a bit. Everything else was aftermarket so the cost for those parts were low. Maybe $1500 for everything, which i think is very reasonable after 18 years, and the parts were all not difficult to replace.
The car uses oil. Everyone I know with a K24 has some type of oil consumption issues. But having to add a quart of two between oil changes is trivial.
At 5,000 miles the front brakes were shot; the dealer warrantied them. But after that the pads have never lasted as long as they should and the rotors always go bad in a very short period of time. The rotor issue is a common problem that you can find complaints about all over the Internet. Rear has drum brakes so they've only had the shoes replaced once.
Radio stopped producing sound. I've been looking for a (hard to find) replacement (just the radio unit) and in the interim I installed a basic $100 after market deck.
Engine runs lean - can't find the cause. Otherwise the car drives like new and has been awesome.
I truly appreciate your thorough comment.
I put in one of those generic (made in China but branded by everyone on Amazon) Android radios in my 2003 and it's great for music and such but it doesn't control the HVAC properly. It's kind of glitchy. I miss the days when we could go to any local car audio store and install what we want in a normal 2 DIN opening.
In my 2018 accord lx , All the warning lights are ON on the cluster can you help me out.No one mechanic is getting solution for that
@@nivedchowdary2637 what’s the codes?
@@BCautosolutions all the codes
Whatever the sensors in the vehicle
All the sensors are showing errors
@@nivedchowdary2637 I need specifics to give you a direction
Heard da transmission doodoo
@@user-ex2hg5rv6p it’s not
My 07 lx was all electronic mess at 134k. Brothers exl went over 300k Luck of the draw.
@@Jvcxov9 I had an 03 ex-l 2.4L manual trans 260k when I sold it. Ultra reliable for me. Thanks for sharing
I love my 2004 Accord. One day, they stole my CC, replaced it with an california approved aftermarket during high peak COVID, died on me after 1.5y and shop couldn't approve the replacement since the aftermarket was meant to be temporary. So i decided to retire it since it won't pass smog. Now drive a 2013 Accord.
Thanks for sharing. You’ve own both my favorite generations! 👏
High mileage k series engines
@@jtjimenez05 ✅