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Honda Accord: common problems & condition

113
Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
51/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100
36%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 55%



Across 113 used Honda Accords we inspected, this model scores noticeably below average — average condition 51/100 vs 61 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
59%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
58%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
50%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
34%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
32%

Share of inspected Honda Accords where each item was flagged.

How they score

Excellent 19% Good 17% Mediocre 28% Poor 35%
Hidden history

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

81%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
14%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
33%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
How long does a Accord stay good?
Good cars by mileage
0 25 50 75 100 20–40k mi: 80% in good shape (5 cars) 40–60k mi: 78% in good shape (9 cars) 60–80k mi: 67% in good shape (12 cars) 80–100k mi: 67% in good shape (9 cars) 100–120k mi: 28% in good shape (29 cars) 120–140k mi: 33% in good shape (12 cars) 140–160k mi: 6% in good shape (16 cars) 160–180k mi: 0% in good shape (6 cars) 180–200k mi: 0% 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: 83% in good shape (6 cars) 5 years old: 83% in good shape (6 cars) 6 years old: 83% in good shape (12 cars) 7 years old: 50% in good shape (8 cars) 9 years old: 13% in good shape (8 cars) 10 years old: 40% in good shape (5 cars) 11 years old: 33% in good shape (6 cars) 12 years old: 9% in good shape (11 cars) 13 years old: 17% in good shape (6 cars) 14 years old: 17% in good shape (6 cars) 15 years old: 11% in good shape (9 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 $14,069 — 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

2006 Honda Accord · 142k mi — flagged: oil leaks, supplemental inflatable restraint system, tires condition & wear. Inspected Aug 4.
2011 Honda Accord · 118k mi — flagged: oil leaks, battery condition, fault codes recently cleared. Inspected Aug 4.
The bottom line

Accident history is the real story here—structural repairs run well above the norm and most panels have been resprayed—so your first move is a careful frame and paint-depth check. Once that clears, zero in on the engine because oil leaks and fuel-trim problems show up on the majority of these cars; a pre-purchase compression test and smoke test will tell you whether to negotiate or walk. Cleared codes are common enough to demand a full scan with freeze-frame data. If suspension bushings are already torn, treat it as a deal-breaker unless the discount is steep.

FAQ
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Is the Honda Accord reliable?
36% of the 113 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 51/100 — 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 (59%), fuel trim out of range (58%), tires condition & wear (50%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 33% 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 113 inspections · updated Aug 12, 2026