Identity
Year:
2005
Make:
Honda
Model:
Accord
Generation Name:
7th Gen (UC/CL)
Generation Start Year:
2003
Generation End Year:
2007
Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Details:
Engine: 2.4L K24A / 3.0L V6 J30A. Drive: FWD. Trans: 5AT / 5MT / 6MT.
Rating
Repair & Maintenance:
Mechanical Design Vulnerabilities: V6 5-speed automatic transmissions are notorious for overheating and internal failure (2003-2004). Failure Modes: Ball joint failure, clear coat failure. Repair: Very easy; massive aftermarket support.
Recall & Legal:
Recall: 04V176000 (Transmission), Takata Airbags. Legal: Transmission litigation.
Vehicle Control:
A. Active Driving: None. B. Driver Warning: None. Rating: 0/10.
Driver Control:
No surveillance hardware. Rating: Excellent.
Dealer Capture:
No software locks. Rating: Excellent.
Recommendation:
YES. Specifically the 2006-2007 K24 models. These represent the peak of Honda build quality before cost-cutting measures of the late 2000s.