Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
years 1998 to 2008.

All input greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

On 1/30/2010 5:01 PM, Human Factors in the Training of Pilots By
Jefferson M. Koonce wrote:
> Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
> track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
> years 1998 to 2008.

I'm quite happy with my 2001 V6. No issues what-so-ever with the vehicle.

On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:01:48 -0800 (PST), "Human Factors in the
Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce" <stephenjacob@gmail.com>
wrote:

>Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
>track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
>years 1998 to 2008.
>
>All input greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks.


My 2003 Accord has no repairs so far just maintenance but I read one
review once that said to avoid this year. Don't remember which one.
Unless you will do the work yourself, I'd go for a newer model like
2006 or 7. The 2008's and newer have premature brake issues.
Otherwise they are okay.

Human Factors in the Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce wrote:
> Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
> track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
> years 1998 to 2008.
>
> All input greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.

1. Library: Consumer Reports
2. Consumer Reports online

In article
<20bb9b44-e500-403f-9cdd-8e49ec1f1e83@a16g2000pre.googlegroups.com>,
"Human Factors in the Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce"
<stephenjacob@gmail.com> wrote:

> Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
> track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
> years 1998 to 2008.

If you want a V6, stay away from the 1998-2004 models. Even the 05
models are suspect in my mind, but absolutely the 2004 models and below
are dangerous buys--that is, unless you enjoy replacing automatic
transmissions.

If you want a 4 cylinder, 2000-2002 are excellent choices.

On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:31:46 -0600, "Guy" <void@void.com> wrote:

>On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:01:48 -0800 (PST), "Human Factors in the
>Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce" <stephenjacob@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
>>track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
>>years 1998 to 2008.
>>
>>All input greatly appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks.
>
>
>My 2003 Accord has no repairs so far just maintenance but I read one
>review once that said to avoid this year. Don't remember which one.
>Unless you will do the work yourself, I'd go for a newer model like
>2006 or 7. The 2008's and newer have premature brake issues.
>Otherwise they are okay.


Just to add to my post above, my Accord is a LX model, 4 cyl
automatic.

Very helpful, thank you.

On Jan 30, 4:37*pm, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <el...@nastydesigns.com>
wrote:
> In article
> <20bb9b44-e500-403f-9cdd-8e49ec1f1...@a16g2000pre.googlegroups.com>,
> *"Human Factors in the Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce"
>
> *<stephenja...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
> > track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
> > years 1998 to 2008.
>
> If you want a V6, stay away from the 1998-2004 models. *Even the 05
> models are suspect in my mind, but absolutely the 2004 models and below
> are dangerous buys--that is, unless you enjoy replacing automatic
> transmissions.
>
> If you want a 4 cylinder, 2000-2002 are excellent choices.

"Jason Bourne" <jg@spy.net> wrote in message
news:hk2dcp$ta7$1@news.albasani.net...
> 1. Library: Consumer Reports
> 2. Consumer Reports online

The #2 option requires subscription though ($!)

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:elmop-9207B7.19370330012010@nothing.attdns.com...
> In article
> <20bb9b44-e500-403f-9cdd-8e49ec1f1e83@a16g2000pre.googlegroups.com>,
> "Human Factors in the Training of Pilots By Jefferson M. Koonce"
> <stephenjacob@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Are there Accord models of certain years that have particularly good
>> track record for maintenance and reliability? I'm interested in the
>> years 1998 to 2008.
>
> If you want a V6, stay away from the 1998-2004 models. Even the 05
> models are suspect in my mind, but absolutely the 2004 models and below
> are dangerous buys--that is, unless you enjoy replacing automatic
> transmissions.
>
> If you want a 4 cylinder, 2000-2002 are excellent choices.

Hi Elmo,
4 years on our 2006 EX V6 and no tranny problems. Been an all-around
pleasure to drive.

Jon

In article <7sombkFqsaU1@mid.individual.net>,
"Zeppo" <zeppo@hotmail.org> wrote:

> 4 years on our 2006 EX V6 and no tranny problems. Been an all-around
> pleasure to drive.

Yep.

But the odds are way against anyone buying it used.