Used Honda Accord

What to know before buying: Honda Accord

From 1 video review and 2 press tests · updated 23/09/2026

What the reviews say

• The eighth-generation Accord is a well-equipped family saloon with a spacious, quiet cabin, although its boot is not especially large.[3]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation
• The model is valued for its handling and performance, with double-wishbone front suspension.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation
• Sources describe the Accord as generally dependable and durable, although the K24 engine needs particular attention.[3][1]8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation
• The five-speed automatic is slow and hesitant but described as reliable and durable; the six-speed manual is also considered dependable.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation

Typical faults

• The sills, especially beneath plastic covers, can rust badly; corrosion also occurs behind arch liners, near mud flaps and along wheel-arch edges.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation
• The 2.4-litre K24 can consume oil because of stuck oil-control rings, and its oil-level sensor should not be relied upon.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation

  2.4 K24

• The K24 exhaust-cam lobes can wear or crumble; the source associates this costly fault with roughly 200,000 km.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation

  200 000–200 000 km · 2.4 K24

• Pitting can develop inside the CV joints and cause vibration: typically at 80–120 km/h on the right and 40–60 km/h on the left.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation
• The steering rack may knock as its right-hand guide bush wears; if the housing is also worn, a standard repair bush will not solve it.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation
• The rear springs are relatively weak: they can sag and break.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation

Which engine and version to take

• The 2.0-litre petrol suits everyday use; the R-series engine is described as reliable and simple, though its catalytic converter needs watching.[2][1]8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation
• The 150- or 180-hp 2.2 i-DTEC is described as reliable and well made, and as the most popular engine listed.[2]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation

What to avoid

• The 2.4-litre K24 is quicker, but buy only after careful inspection: the source reports oil consumption and costly exhaust-cam wear.[2][1]8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation

What to check at the inspection

• Inspect the sills beneath plastic covers, wheel-arch edges, areas behind the mud flaps and front pillars after any windscreen replacement.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation
• When buying a K24, remove the valve cover and inspect the exhaust-cam lobes; also check the oil level rather than trusting only the sensor.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation
• During the test drive, check for vibration at 40–60 and 80–120 km/h, which may indicate left- or right-side CV-joint wear respectively.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation
• Listen for steering-rack knocks and check whether the rear sits low because of sagging or broken springs.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation
• On cars with a sunroof, inspect its frame for corrosion; after rain or washing, check the front-pillar trim and rear lamps for water ingress.[1]one source8. paaudze / 8-е поколение / 8th generation

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]АвтоСтронг — 🤩 Honda Accord 8: надежно – и точка??? Обсуждаем явные проблемы безупречной "Хонды". · ▶ video
2. [2]whatcar.lv — Kopējais iespaids - Honda Accord (08-) sedans - What Car? · press
3. [3]whatcar.lv — Kopējais iespaids - Honda Accord (08-) sedans - What Car? · press

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