2004 Honda Accord EX 4 cylinder

Summary:

A full size boat that handles like a compact sports car

Faults:

Glove box rattles. Sun roof is leaking. Water is leaking into the trunk also. Excessive wind noise when driving down the road. Brakes squeal when applied. Pulls to the right constantly. Transmission is acting funky. Only getting around 17 mpg around town, and only 25 mpg on the highway.

General Comments:

Despite it's faults, I really can't complain about my new Accord. It looks good, runs good and has plenty of room inside. Honda did a good job with this version, as it is often mistaken for a Mercedes from the side view. This car is a behemoth size wise, and I wasn't sure if I could get used to it, but it didn't take long. Kudos to Honda for making a full size car that can actually be maneuvered around. This car is very peppy for it's size with the V4 motor. I've been told it makes 240 hp, and I can feel those ponies every time I drive it. In conclusion, I just want to thank Honda for making a full size car that isn't a lumbering boat, and can be handled with ease.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 16th October, 2004

15th Nov 2004, 19:47

The Accord is behemoth? What??

The Accord doesn't have a "V4", and even if you do have the 4 cyl, it doesn't make 240Hp. Try 160. And your trunk and sunroof leaks, but you can't complain. Geez this thing is new, take it in for service!

26th Dec 2004, 11:29

V4...honda makes no such thing...I'm not even sure there is such a thing. Straight 4 which is I-4 of Box 4 what the WRX uses... I know no more type of 4-cylinders. The accord is a very good car, just has suspension issues in the earlier years, and a mysterious rust spot always appearing over the rear wheel.

10th Apr 2005, 14:10

Dear, immediately take your car to the dealer and get those leaks fixed -- sit on them till it doesn't leak any more -- those leaks will EAT your car with RUST before long. Reading these comments I think I'll pass on this car.

16th Oct 2005, 18:29

Wait.. I have an 87 Accord LXi that does the exact same thing to the "T". My driveway is at an incline so I back it in so the water goes out the front drain holes because the back ones are hard to reach to unplug. It pulls to the right because of the used tires. The wind noise, trunk leak and transmission because it old. Get yours to the shop because the rust is eating away at the roof.

28th Oct 2008, 19:35

"Full size boat", eh?

Pitiful. Just plain pitiful.

2004 Honda Accord EX V-6 3.0L 24-Valve SOHC VTEC

Summary:

The 2004 Honda Accord EX V-6 is a well-tamed beast.

Faults:

My wife and I purchased this car in Denver and drove it to Chicago via scenic I-90. The car is as bland going through Northern Colorada, Wyoming, and South Dakota as any other, but when Milwaukee and Northern Chicagoland traffice kicked in--wheee!

General Comments:

Well, like the example in the general comments: "This car is seriously quick and handles like it's on rails." The tires are a bit narrow for this kind of driving, but with the Traction Control System (TCS), it can still handle a quick corner at 40 MPH.

With exception of the glove box, which flips open easily when triggered, the console, the head rests, moon roof sliding ceiling, and the back seat fold-down functions are tight, finger-popping, nail-bending ordeals.

The best feature has to be the "set it and forget it" automatic climate control. Number two would be the placement of the radio and cruise control function on the steering wheel. And number three would be the all-around styling inside and out. I have the white exterior with tan interior trim. Out on the western prairie, this car got many looks juxtaposed with against Silverados and F150s. Back in civilization, it's just another Honda on the road.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th July, 2004

23rd Jan 2005, 12:00

Did you guys drove that long distance right after you purchased the car? I hope you realize that the initial 1,000 miles is the motor break-in period. Long, constant speed driving should be avoided, and you should absolutely not take the car over 65mph. Motor break-in is critical to a trouble free, high mileage vehicle later in life.

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